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Mr Tim Crook

BM PgDip (SEM), MFSEM, FRCS (Tr and Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

26 years of experience

Dorchester, DT1 2DR

(+2 more)

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Benjamin Stubbs, Mr Ali Phillips

4.99

/5

(237 reviews)

26 years of experience

Dorchester, DT1 2DR

(+2 more)

8 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Benjamin Stubbs, Mr Ali Phillips

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
86
Dupuytren's Contracture
20
Trapeziectomy
19

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About Mr Tim Crook

Mr Tim Crook is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in Hand and Wrist Surgery. He qualified in 2000 from Southampton University, undertaking his Higher Surgical Training in the Wessex region and obtaining Fellowship to the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in Trauma and Orthopaedics in 2009.

Mr Crook has worked with some of the world's leading Upper Limb experts, travelling to Sydney in 2010 to undertake an internationally renowned Hand and Wrist Fellowship for one year. He returned to the UK to commence a Consultant post at Dorset County Hospital in July 2011. He has been working at The Winterbourne Hospital and The Harbour Hospital since 2012.

His Hand and Wrist practice includes the treatment of arthritis including joint replacement, nerve compression syndromes (carpal tunnel and cubital tunnel, Dupuytren's Disease, trigger finger, tennis elbow, lumps and bumps, and complex hand, wrist and elbow trauma. He performs arthroscopic (keyhole) treatment of wrist problems in addition to endoscopic carpal tunnel release. 

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
  • Finger Joint Replacement
  • Ganglion Cyst Removal
  • Joint Fusion (Hand)
  • Joint Fusion (Wrist)
  • Lunate Replacement
  • Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
  • Tendon Repair (Hand)
  • Wrist Arthroscopy
  • Wrist Replacement
  • Ulnar Nerve Release
  • Fracture (Broken Bone)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Arthritis (Hand)
  • Arthritis (Wrist)
  • Hand Deformities
  • Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
  • Hand Pain
  • Hand Problems
  • Kienbock's Disease
  • Mallet Finger
  • Trigger Finger
  • Elbow Stiffness
  • Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)

Subspecialties

  • Hand Surgery
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(220)
Skill Endorsements
(5)

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
86
Dupuytren's Contracture
20
Trapeziectomy
19
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
14
Trigger Finger
13
Arthritis (Hand)
11
1
Hand & Wrist Surgery
10
Ganglion Cyst Removal
9
Arthritis
6
Finger Injury
5
Osteoarthritis
5
Joint Fusion (Hand)
4
1
Tendon Injuries
2
1
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
3
Wrist Arthroscopy
2
Hand Fractures
2
Arthritis (Wrist)
2
Steroid Injection
2
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
2
Video Consultation
1
Hand Injury
1
Rotator Cuff Injury
1
Wrist Replacement
1
Tendon Repair (Hand)
1
Shoulder Arthroscopy
1
Rotator Cuff Repair
1
Fracture (Broken Bone)
1
Bone Spurs
1
Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
1
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
1
Arthritis (Shoulder)
1
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
1
Shoulder Impingement
1
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy
1
Fracture Fixation Surgery
Wrist Pain
Lipoma
Entrapment Neuropathy
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Joint Pain
Elbow Injury
Ulnar Nerve Injury
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Degenerative Conditions
Sports Injuries
Thumb Joint Replacement
Joint Replacement
Excision of Soft Tissue Masses
Elbow Arthroscopy
Open Reduction, Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Fractures
Mallet Finger
Kienbock's Disease
Lipoma Removal
Elbow Surgery
Hand Problems
Hand Pain
Hand Flexor Tendon Injuries
Hand Deformities
Joint Injection
Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
Lunate Replacement
Joint Fusion (Wrist)
Finger Joint Replacement

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4695756


Education

University of Southampton

Medicine

Graduated 2000


Qualifications

Primary Medical Qualification

BM 2000 University of Southampton


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • The Exeter
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Healix Health Services
  • Cigna
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Freedom Health Insurance
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Benenden Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £285
  • Follow-up appointment

    £165
*May vary on location

Locations

The Winterbourne Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

Herringston Rd, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 2DR

4.86(618 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
14:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
14:00 - 20:00
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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The Harbour Hospital (part of Circle Health Group)

St Marys Road, Poole, United Kingdom, BH15 2BH

4.81(161 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
14:00 - 19:00
Tuesday
Wednesday
14:00 - 19:00
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Dorset County Hospital

Williams Ave, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 2JY

4.91(11 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Video consultation

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
86
Dupuytren's Contracture
20
Trapeziectomy
19

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Mr Tim Crook provides clear explanations and excellent patient care. His expertise covers many hand surgeries, including carpal tunnel operations and thumb procedures. The full process, from first visit to aftercare, delivers significant improvements and pain relief. Patient feedback highlights very successful results for various hand conditions, especially carpal tunnel issues.

5
verified patient
16 Jun 2026

Very pleasant manner. Explained the situation at every stage. Put me at ease.

5
verified patient
16 Jun 2026

Mr Crook had a very reassuring and personable approach to my carpal tunnel ‘issue’. He offered a full explanation of both the condition, the surgery, and what to expect afterwards. I am very happy with result of the surgery, and the ongoing advice offered.

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5
verified patient
09 Jun 2026

Very satisfied with the outcome after surgery, easy to talk to mr Crook and explains everything very clearly.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
09 Jun 2026

He was fantastic, can’t say any faults. Thank you again!

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Jun 2026

Very friendly and prompt treatment

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
02 Jun 2026

Very good team who helped me during my procedure and afterwards

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
19 May 2026

Good communicator, clearly explained options and procedures,

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
19 May 2026

My experience was pretty good and very clear experience &. Every thing clearly explained to me

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
12 May 2026

He was very professional and informative. I felt very safe in his care

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
12 May 2026

Very straight forward and thorough. Very pleased with the result.

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Skill Endorsements

Mr Crook is an approachable and knowledgeable orthopedic surgeon. He is skilled and caring.

26 Feb 2026
Endorsed for
Video Consultation
Tendon Injuries

Mr Benjamin Stubbs

Mr Benjamin Stubbs

General Surgeon
Is a colleague

03 Apr 2024
Endorsed for
Hand Injury
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
Arthritis (Hand)

Mr Ali Phillips

Mr Ali Phillips

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

FAQ

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Mr Tim Crook's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 237 reviews.

What languages does Mr Tim Crook speak?

Mr Tim Crook speaks English

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Mr Tim Crook primarily practices at Video Consultation, located at Herringston Rd, Dorchester, United Kingdom, DT1 2DR
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Mr Tim Crook is working Monday (14:00 - 19:00), Tuesday (14:00 - 20:00), Wednesday (14:00 - 19:00)

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