Dr Nicola Fine

Dr Nicola Fine is a dedicated Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the comprehensive evaluation and management of complex musculoskeletal conditions, with a particular emphasis on hand and wrist disorders. She delivers objective, evidence-based surgical and non-surgical care tailored to individual patient requirements, aiming to relieve pain and restore full movement. Her patient-centred philosophy ensures that individuals receive reassuring guidance, transparent communication, and fully personalised treatment plans throughout their recovery journey.

Dr Fine completed her medical degree at the University of Bristol before undertaking extensive higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics across the South West region. Demonstrating exceptional clinical proficiency, she achieved top performance nationally in the Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Trauma and Orthopaedics, earning the Sir Walter Mercer Medal. Her commitment to maintaining high clinical standards is supported by advanced postgraduate training and specialist qualifications in hand surgery, as well as active participation in clinical research and surgical education.

In her day-to-day practice, Dr Fine manages a broad range of elective upper limb conditions and acute musculoskeletal injuries. Her clinical focus encompasses the treatment of hand and wrist trauma, nerve compression syndromes, tendon injuries, degenerative joint disease, and bone fractures. She utilises modern, evidence-informed surgical techniques, including wide-awake local anaesthesia options and minimally invasive interventions, to support safe, effective outcomes and optimal functional recovery.