MBBS FRCS (Tr & Orth) EDHS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
30 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
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Mr Elliot Sorene is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic, Hand & Upper Limb Surgeon currently serving at University College London Hospital. He obtained his medical degree from University College London and Middlesex School of Medicine in 1995 and completed his Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery training in 2004. Building on this solid foundation, he pursued specialised fellowships in hand, wrist, and upper limb surgery at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby (2004–2005) and at the Centre for Hand and Upper Limb Surgery at Wrightington Hospital, Lancashire (2006). His exceptional skills were recognised when he was awarded the European Diploma in Hand Surgery as the best candidate in 2005, along with the prestigious Churchill Livingstone Medal. He became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in 2006.
In addition to his clinical responsibilities, Mr Sorene is an active educator and researcher. He is an invited faculty member at hand and wrist surgery courses held at Wrightington and Derby, as well as wrist arthroscopy courses organised by the Royal College of Surgeons of England. His expertise is further acknowledged through various speaking engagements at courses and trusts across the region. Mr Sorene also serves as an editorial board member for the Journal of Children Orthopaedics, the official journal of the European Paediatric Orthopaedic Society (EPOS). Mr Sorene is a reviewer for a number of peer-reviewed journals.
Mr Sorene lectures and undertakes surgery internationally, demonstrating surgical techniques and teaching. In addition, he undertakes charity work and surgical expeditions in India and Nepal undertaking surgery for post-traumatic reconstruction, paediatric hand surgery for congenital abnormalities and leprosy surgery.
Mr Sorene is an examiner for the British diploma in surgery of the hand.
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General Medical Council
No. 4207698
University of London
Medicine
Graduated 1995
Educated Haberdashers' Aske's School Elstree
University College London and Middlesex School of Medicine MBBS 1995
Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery training 1998-2004 AO scholarship 2002
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD) scholarship for excellence 2004
Fellowship hand, wrist and upper limb surgery training at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre Derby 2004-2005 and the Centre for Hand and Upper Limb Surgery Wrightington Hospital Lancashire 2006
European Diploma in Hand Surgery best candidate 2005 Churchill Livingstone Medal
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery 2006
Consultant Orthopaedic and Hand surgeon University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust appointed 2006
Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of England
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery GMC Specialist Registration
Sub-Specialist Qualification (EDHS June 2005)
European Diploma in Hand Surgery of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand.
Winner of the Churchill Livingstone Medal 2005
Examiner for the British Diploma in Hand Surgery
Top Teacher Award University College London 2010
Royal Society of Medicine
Member of British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
British Orthopaedic Association
American Association for Hand Surgery
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
European Wrist Arthroscopy Society
Fellow of the British Orthopaedic Association
Read publications and papers written by this specialist.
31 / 12 / 2005
Self-Amputation of a Healthy Hand: A Case of Body Integrity Identity Disorder
Published in Journal of Hand Surgery
31 / 12 / 2012
Distal interphalangeal joint arthrodesis in extension using a headless compressive screw
Published in Acta Orthop Belg
12 / 07 / 2007
Magen David Adom—–The EMS in Israel
Published in Resuscitation
18 / 09 / 2013
Corrective distal radius osteotomy following fracture malunion using a fixed-angle volar locking plate
Published in Journal of Hand Surgery (European Volume)
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Mr Elliot Sorene's patient interactions are professional and clear, inspiring confidence. His expert and efficient approach leads to accurate diagnoses and speedy action for various complex hand and wrist conditions, with many patients reporting successful results and minimal pain after operations for procedures such as broken wrist repair and tendon repair. Some patients mention his manner can be brisk or brusque, occasionally feeling rushed. His patients frequently seek his expertise for treatment of fractures, including wrist fractures, carpal tunnel decompression, and hand arthritis.
Elliot Sorene bothered to come out and see me on a Sunday He found time to operate on me the following day. He was quick, efficient and very professional I had no pain after a complex broken wrist operation I am now having physio and am pretty sure, I will have a good recovery in a few months time.
Mr Sorene was extremely helpful, kind and supportive within my appointments with him. i am finally out of pain, highly recommended!
Very professional and obviously an expert. Quite brisk in his manner. I felt quite rushed through.
Mr. Soreen mended my broken left wrist some thirteen years ago. When I broke my right wrist last November , I did not hesitate to consult him again.
Very clear , matter of fact. Gives confidence. Highly recommend
Extremely to the point. Clear, precise And exceptionally expert in my case. Successful result.
Dr Richard Shaffer
OncologistFast, efficient world-class expert. The go-to surgeon for arm problems.
02 Jul 2025Dr Benjamin Jacobs
Paediatricianone of the best hand surgeons I have worked with.
15 Dec 2024Mr Ahsan Sheeraz
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Mallet finger is an injury which results in the inability to maintain the extended (straight) position of the end joint of one of the fingers.
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Trigger Finger is a form of tenosynovitis which results in the finger becoming bent in towards the palm of the hand.
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Tennis elbow or lateral epicondylitis is a common injury causing pain on the outside of the elbow. .
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A Bennett fracture is a fracture-dislocation of the 1st carpometacarpal (CMC) joint (between the metacarpal and the carpal bones at the wrist).
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A TFCC tear is an injury to the Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex, found in the wrist, between the end of the Ulna bone and the Carpals.
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A Colles fracture is a break at the distal end (near the wrist) of the Radius (one of the two forearm bones, on the thumb side of the wrist).
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Mr Elliot Sorene's overall patient rating is 4.71 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 32 reviews.
What languages does Mr Elliot Sorene speak?
Mr Elliot Sorene speaks English, Arabic, French, Hebrew and Spanish
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Mr Elliot Sorene primarily practices at St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, located at 60 Grove End Road, London, United Kingdom, NW8 9NH
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