Mr Carlos Heras-Palou

Qualifications

FRCS (Tr & Orth), LMS (Medical Degree), FRCS (Eng)

GMC number: 3306369

Practising since: 1988

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Hand and Wrist Surgery, Elbow surgery

Consultation times

  • Weekly Tuesday 12:30 - 17:00
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About

I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hand and wrist surgery. I have many years of experience treating both simple and complex conditions affecting the hand and wrist.

I qualified in medicine from the University of Zaragoza in Spain in 1988.

I moved to the UK to continue my training. I completed my early surgical training and gained my Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS) in 1993.

I then completed higher specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery and Trauma in Leicester. I gained my FRCS in Trauma and Orthopaedics in 2000.

I went on to complete specialist training in hand surgery in Leicester. I also undertook advanced fellowships in Derby and Oxford.

In 2001, I was awarded the prestigious Pulvertaft Fellowship. This included training at St James’ University Hospital in Leeds.

Later that year, I joined the Pulvertaft Hand Centre as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Areas of expertise

I specialise in diagnosing and treating hand and wrist conditions, including:

  • Scaphoid fractures (a break in a small bone in the wrist) and non‑union (when a fracture does not heal properly)
  • Wrist pain and degenerative conditions (wear and tear in the joint)
  • Wrist instability (looseness or weakness in the joint)
  • Complications after distal radius fractures (fractures near the wrist)

I have particular expertise in complex wrist problems and reconstruction after injury.

Teaching and training

I am actively involved in teaching and postgraduate education.

I co‑chair the Derby Wrist Course and regularly teach on national and international training courses.

I am also a long‑standing faculty member for AO Hand and Wrist courses, where I help train surgeons in advanced techniques.

My approach

I aim to provide clear advice and specialist care tailored to your needs. I will take time to explain your condition and treatment options.

My goal is to help you regain function, reduce pain and feel confident throughout your treatment.

Special interests

  • Scaphoid fractures and non-unions, wrist pain, wrist instability and problems with distal radius fractures.

Personal interests

Specialised Sports Surgery: I have an immense personal passion for motorcycle racing

Languages spoken

Spanish, English

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Carlos Heras-Palou at Nuffield Health

  • Hand surgery
  • Trigger Point Injections
  • Elbow surgery
  • Tennis elbow release

Locations Mr Carlos Heras-Palou works with

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    Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4SN

    01332 540100
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Related experience

Research

Research interests include scaphoid fractures and wrist injuries.

Memberships

  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Society for Surgery of the Hand
  • Federation of European Societes for Surgery of the Hand

Other posts held

  • Consultant Hand Surgeon, Pulvertaft Hand Centre, Royal Derby Hospital

Insurers Mr Carlos Heras-Palou works with

Mr Carlos Heras-Palou works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • The Exeter
  • Alliance Surgical
  • Healix
  • Bupa
  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Cigna
  • Benenden Health
  • WPA
  • Simplyhealth
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Health-on-Line

Declaration

Mr Carlos Heras-Palou does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Carlos Heras-Palou does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Carlos Heras-Palou does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.