Tim Halsey
Mr Halsey is a highly renowned hand and wrist specialist. With over 21 years of experience, he is internationally recognised as an expert in his field and performs over 500 procedures a year.
| Medbelle position | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
| Titles | MB ChB, MFST(Ed), FRCS (Tr&Orth) Dip Hand Surg | |
| Specialisation | Hand & Wrist | |
| Experience | 25 years | |
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Summary
Mr Halsey is an experienced consultant orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon and is very active within his profession. He regularly publishes research articles, presents at national and international conferences, and has won multiple awards for his work. Mr Halsey is very driven to provide the highest quality treatment for his patients, furthering his knowledge internationally throughout his career. During his surgical training, he was awarded the prestigious Royal College of Surgeons prize to study at centres of excellence in Europe; this led him to decide to further his knowledge with a European Diploma in Hand Surgery. His expertise and leadership in hand and wrist surgery have led him to gain membership to a number of distinguished national and international societies.
Positions
2020 - Present: Consultant Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon, Rotherham Hospital
2015 - 2019: Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon, Chelsea & Westminster Hospital
2014 - 2015: Consultant Orthopaedic & Hand Surgeon, Rotherham Hospital
2014: European Wrist Arthroscopy Society (EWAS) Wrist Arthroscopy Tour, France
Member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Honorary Visiting Research Fellow, Leeds Beckett University
AO Trauma Faculty
Education
- European Diploma in Hand Surgery, 2014
- FRCS (Tr&Orth), 2011
- MRCS (England), 2004
- MB ChB, University of Bristol Medical School, 1999
Awards and achievements
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand Trainee Presentation Prize (Senior Author), 2017
- Royal College of Surgeons of England Ethicon Foundation Short Term Travel Award, 2014
- AO Trauma Fellowship, 2014
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand Education & Travel Bursary, 2011
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand Poster Prize, 2010
- East Anglian Orthopaedic Club, First Prize Podium Presentation, 2007
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand Poster Prize, 2005
- Bristol University Medical School Elective: Distinction & Enid Linder Foundation Award, 1999
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC) number: 4615341
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS)
- British Medical Association
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Society of Surgery for the Hand
- European Wrist Arthroscopy Society
- British Mountain Medicine Society
- Faculty of Surgical Trainers
- AO Trauma
Specialist surgical interests
- Management of hand and wrist trauma
- Tendon injury and dysfunction, including Trigger finger release
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
- Treatment of Dupuytren’s contracture
- Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the hand and wrist
- Arthroscopic wrist surgery
- Climber’s hand injuries
