Mr Kevin Smith
Qualifications
MA (Cambridge), MBBS (London), FRCS Ed (Orth)
GMC number: 3203882
Practising since: 1999
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery, Hand Surgery
Consultation times
- Tuesday PM
- Overview
About
Mr Kevin Smith is a Senior Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in hand surgery. He treats a wide range of common hand conditions, including Dupuytren’s disease, carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome and hand arthritis.
With over 25 years of clinical experience as a consultant, in both the NHS and independent sectors , Mr Smith is committed to delivering outstanding care to his patients. He is recognised for his skill, professionalism, and dedication to achieving optimal results. To provide the most effective treatments, Mr Smith keeps himself informed about the latest advancements and techniques in orthopaedic hand surgery.
Mr Smith has been a consultant for over 25 years and now focuses purely on hand and wrist problems, both electively and in the treatment of acute hand and wrist trauma and trauma.
Along with a colleague, he has recently established a local service which provides joint replacement as an option for people suffering with arthritis of the wrist, and more commonly, from pain at the base of the thumb.
Professional experience
- 25 years of experience as a consultant in private practice, with 24 of those at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital
- 25 years as a consultant in the NHS, providing care to the local population, and dealing exclusively with hand and wrist problems for the last 15 years.
Special interests
- Dupuytren’s disease
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Thumb arthritis – fusion, trapezectomy and replacement
- Wrist arthritis - fusion and replacement
- Fusion for Small joint arthritis
- Ganglions
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Kevin Smith at Nuffield Health
- Hand surgery
- Cubital tunnel release
Locations Mr Kevin Smith works with
Related experience
Other posts held
- Consultant Orthopaedic surgeon, University Hospital of North Staffordshire
- International Faculty Member
- Course Chairman
Declaration
Mr Kevin Smith does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Kevin Smith does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Kevin Smith does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.