Mr Sam Gidwani
BSc MBBS FRCS(Tr&Orth) DipHandSurg
31 years of experience
London, SE1 9BS
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54 connections in healthcare
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by Dr Ravleen Sabharwal, Dr Naveen Bhadauria and 24 other professionals
31 years of experience
London, SE1 9BS
(+4 more)
54 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr Ravleen Sabharwal, Dr Naveen Bhadauria and 24 other professionals
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About Mr Sam Gidwani
Mr Sam Gidwani is a Consultant Hand and Wrist surgeon, based at Guy's & St Thomas' Hospitals, London since 2009. His practice is focused entirely on disorders and injuries of the hand, wrist and forearm. He regularly treats musicians, as well as professional and amateur sportsmen and women, and was one of the surgeons dealing with athletes' hand and wrist injuries during the 2012 London Olympics.
Mr Gidwani completed his orthopaedic training in 2006, and obtained his Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma & Orthopaedics). He then spent two years in further training at specialist hand and wrist centres including the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford, the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, and the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane, Australia. This period of training culminated in the award of the British Hand Surgery Diploma. Between 2014 and 2017, he was the Lead Consultant of the Guy's Orthopaedic Department, one of the largest and busiest units in London.
As well as being a busy clinician, Mr Gidwani is actively involved in training junior surgeons; he previously served on the British Hand Surgery Society's Instructional Course Committee, and was co-founder and convener of the St Thomas' cadaveric hand trauma course. He keeps his own knowledge and skills up-to-date by regular attendance at national and international conferences, whether as a delegate or member of the teaching faculty. His research interests include the treatment of hand, wrist and scaphoid fractures, and the use of joint replacement in the hand and wrist, and he has been a member of the BSSH Research Committee since 2021. He also has served as a member of council for the BSSH since 2026.
Mr Gidwani, is extremely knowledgable and experienced within his field; he treats his patients with kindness and respect, and ensures that they feel included in the whole process of their care and treatment.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Finger Joint Replacement
- Thumb Joint Replacement
- Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Joint Fusion (Hand)
- Joint Fusion (Wrist)
- Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
- Tendon Repair (Hand)
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Arthritis (Hand)
- Arthritis (Wrist)
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Hand Deformities
- Hand Pain
- Hand Problems
- Mallet Finger
- Trigger Finger
Subspecialties
- Hand Surgery
- Sports Injury
- Trauma Surgery
- Hand & Wrist Surgery
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4208981
Education
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1995
Qualifications
Qualifications
MB BS 1995 University of London
MRCS 1999
FRCS(Tr&Orth) 2006
British Diploma of Hand Surgery 2011
Memberships
British Society for Surgery of the Hand
International Wrist Arthroscopy Society
British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma and Arthroscopy Association
British Orthopaedic Association
Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons of England
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- Bupa Fee Assured
- General and Medical
- Freedom Health Insurance
- Bupa
- The Exeter
- Simply Health (Dental)
- Healix Health Services
- Allianz Worldwide Care
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Saga Health Insurance
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
- Cigna
- Aetna
- The PHC
- National Friendly
- Benenden Health
- Bupa Global
Fees
New appointment
£275Follow-up appointment
£200
Locations
London Bridge Orthopaedics
32 St Thomas' St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
HCA UK at The Shard
St Thomas Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
HCA Healthcare UK London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street, London, United Kingdom, SE1 2PR
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Spire Bushey Diagnostic Centre
290 Centennial Ave, Elstree Borehamwood, London, United Kingdom, WD6 3SU
Welbeck
1 Welbeck St, Marylebone, London, London, United Kingdom, W1G 0AR
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AI Review Summary
This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews
Mr Sam Gidwani is friendly, professional, and reassuring. He gives clear details on patient conditions, treatment options, and recovery. Patients report successful outcomes for wrist fracture repair, carpal tunnel release, and Dupuytren's fasciectomy. These experiences highlight his exceptional care for a broad range of hand and wrist surgical treatments.
Having any surgery is never fun, but Mr Gidwani made the end-to-end experience a real pleasure. After working out what was needed, he briefed me on the procedure and explained the risks. The operation went well, and the scar on my wrist has healed nicely, leaving only a tiny mark. I would recommend Sam Gidwani to anyone!
I can’t praise Mr Gidwani highly enough for his knowledge, explanation and advice regarding my issue of a severed forefinger tendon and a ruptured thumb tendon from a metal plate implant from a fall I encountered a few years ago. I am so glad I chose Mr Gidwani to perform the surgery and my recovery is 100%. I can now use my finger and thumb correctly without any issues or pain. I am extremely grateful to be back to normal and a little in disbelief that the operation was so successful.
I knew I was in the best hands with Mr. Gidwani which was totally reassuring in such an unknown situation. It was wonderful to have his expertise which I trusted from meeting him. My cast is off and turns out I was right. Thank you, hope I don’t need to return for another broken wrist but if I do I will be back !
Mr Sam Gidwani and his team were absolutely amazing. I was very nervous about my hand surgery. It was very daunting but Mr Gidwani put me completely at ease and made my experience as easy as possible..
Mr Gidwani is professional knowledgable and a great doctor
My experience of Mr Gidwani has been excellent. He is friendly, efficient and ensures he understands all problems. He ensured I was well looked after during both surgeries and appointments, and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
My experience with Mr Gidwani could not have been better. His bedside manner was excellent and I felt comfortable and fully informed throughout the whole process. Friends in the medical profession who saw my hand afterwards were struck by the quality of the surgery. Thank you, Mr Gidwani
Repair of ruptured tendon in my thumb - excellent communication of options, process and potential risks in operation.. team for the operation at welbeck again clear in communication and care.
Mr Gidwani was very approachable and put me at ease. This helped with my anxiety. He was very thorough about my condition. I would recommend him to anyone. I was lucky to be referred to him.
Skill Endorsements
Personable and pragmatic surgeon. A pleasure to work with.
12 Oct 2025
Dr Ravleen Sabharwal
General PractitionerDr Gidwani is one of the leading hand orthopaedic surgeons in London. He has a very high level of expertise and I have had excellent feedback from patients regarding his care. He is extremely thorough and will go the extra mile for his patients. I always confidently refer my patients to Dr Gidwani as I know they will be in the best of hands.
24 Sep 2025
Dr Naveen Bhadauria
RheumatologistFantastic Surgeon and great with patients
24 Sep 2025ML
Mr Darren F Lui
Orthopaedic SurgeonMr Gidwani is a skilled, compassionate hand and wrist surgeon. He listens carefully, explains options clearly, and most importantly delivers excellent results.
24 Sep 2025
Mr Asmat Din
Plastic SurgeonFAQ
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Mr Sam Gidwani's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 169 reviews.
What languages does Mr Sam Gidwani speak?
Mr Sam Gidwani speaks English
Where is Mr Sam Gidwani located?
Mr Sam Gidwani primarily practices at London Bridge Orthopaedics, located at 32 St Thomas' St, London, United Kingdom, SE1 9BS
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