Mr Philip Holland

Qualifications

MBChB, MSc, FRCS

GMC number: 6114999

Practising since: 2005

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Elbow and Shoulder surgery

Consultation times

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About

Phil is a highly respected Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon, known for his advanced expertise in shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder replacement surgery, and the treatment of sports‑related shoulder injuries.

With a reputation for exceptional patient care and outstanding surgical outcomes, he attracts patients from across the North  — including a large number of golfers, tennis players and cyclists who value his specialist understanding of upper‑limb performance and overuse injuries.

Patients consistently praise Philip for his clear communication, approachable manner, and commitment to personalised care. He takes time to understand each patient’s symptoms, lifestyle and activity goals, ensuring that decisions — whether surgical or non‑surgical — are made collaboratively and tailored to the individual.

Philip graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2005 and completed extensive surgical training across Merseyside, including time at the internationally renowned Wrightington Hospital, one of the UK’s leading centres for orthopaedic excellence. During this period he also completed a Master of Science degree with Distinction at Salford University, demonstrating his strong academic and research‑based approach to patient care.

After earning his Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training (CCST) in 2015, Philip undertook a year of advanced fellowship training in shoulder arthroscopy (keyhole surgery) and shoulder arthroplasty (joint replacement) at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust, working alongside internationally recognised surgeons. This hands‑on experience allowed him to develop highly specialised skills in complex shoulder surgery.

He was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at South Tees Hospitals NHS Trust in 2016. Within this busy and respected shoulder unit, Philip routinely treats military personnel, elite and recreational athletes, and patients with complex degenerative shoulder conditions. His ability to understand the mechanics of sport — especially the rotational demands of golf and tennis, and the upper‑limb loading common in cycling — has made him an increasingly popular choice for patients seeking fast, expert assessment and safe return to sport.

Philip now has one of the highest‑volume shoulder replacement practices in the UK, regularly managing complex cases and receiving tertiary referrals from other hospitals for difficult shoulder and elbow problems. Working within one of the UK’s 22 Major Trauma Centres, he has also developed extensive expertise in the surgical management of severe and complex upper‑limb trauma.

Special interests

Shoulder and Elbow Arthroscopy (Keyhole Surgery)
Shoulder and Elbow Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement Surgery)

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Philip Holland at Nuffield Health

  • Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
  • Upper Limb Fractures and Injuries
  • Shoulder manipulation
  • Carpal tunnel release
  • Shoulder stabilisation
  • Shoulder decompression - keyhole surgery
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Elbow surgery
  • Cubital tunnel release
  • Tennis elbow release

Locations Mr Philip Holland works with

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    Junction Road, Norton, Stockton on Tees, TS20 1PX

    01642 360 100
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Related experience

Research

A selection of Philip’s latest publications are:

A Comparison of the Minimum Data Sets for Primary Shoulder Arthroplasty Between National Shoulder Arthroplasty Registries. Is International Harmonisation Feasible?
Shoulder Elbow (accepted, pending publication)
Aveledo R, Holland P, Rangan A.

Intraoperative complications during revision shoulder arthroplasty: a study using the National Joint Registry dataset.
Shoulder Elbow 2017;9(2):92-99 Ingoe HM, Holland P, Cowling P, Kottam L, Baker PN, Rangan A. (PubMed Index 28405220)

Shoulder in juries to canoers and kayakers.
Clinical Journal of Sports Medicine 2017
Holland P, Torrance E, Funk L.
(PubMed Index 28708704)

Risk factors associated with intraoperative complications in primary shoulder arthroplasty.
Acta Orthop 2017;7:1-5
Cowling PD, Holland P, Kottam L, Baker P, Rangan A.
(PubMed Index 28782448)

Seven-year survival analysis of the GLOBAL® CAP® (Conservative Anatomic Prosthesis) un-cemented shoulder hemi-resurfacing.
Shoulder and Elbow 2017
Ingoe HM, Holland P, Tindall E, Liow R, McVie JL, Rangan A.
(PubMed Index 21770481)

Distance of translation as a predictor of failure of fixation in paediatric supracondylar fractures.
Annals of the Royal College of Surgeons of England 2017;99(7):524-528
Holland P, Highcock A, Bruce C.
(PubMed Index 28517958)

Memberships

  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons of England
  • Member of British Elbow and Shoulder Society

Other posts held

  • Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough
  • The Friarage Hospital, Northallerton

Insurers Mr Philip Holland works with

Mr Philip Holland works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa

Declaration

Mr Philip Holland does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Philip Holland does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Philip Holland does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.