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Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh
The Wright Choice for Orthopaedic Patients

We have more than 37 of the UK's leading Orthopaedic Consultants, and 60+ supporting Therapists, many of whom also have an international reputation for surgical excellence.

The Wright Choice for Orthopaedic Patients

MEET OUR OTHROPAEDIC CONSULTANTS AT

WRIGHTINGTON HOSPITAL

Find a consultant, choose a type of surgery:

Mr Andrew Wright

Consultant Elbow & Shoulder Surgeon

Qualifications

BSc(Hons) First Class, MBChB, FRCS (Tr&Orth), MSc(Res)

Availability


Specialist Areas

  • Sports injuries of the Elbow and Shoulder
  • Trauma reconstruction of the Upper Limb
  • Arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the Elbow and Shoulder
  • Complex instability of the Shoulder and Elbow
  • Tennis and Golfers Elbow
  • Rotator Cuff Impingement
  • Rotator Cuff Repairs
  • Frozen shoulder
  • Joint replacement of the Elbow and Shoulder

Contact Details

Wrightington Hospital Secretary
01257 256289

Clinic Times

Elective Clinic Friday 1.30pm - 5pm (alternate between Wrightington and Leigh hospitals)
Fracture Clinic Monday 1.30pm - 5pm Royal Albert Edward Infirmary


Background

Andrew was appointed to Wrightington hospital in January 2020. He is a Fellowship trained Specialist Elbow and Shoulder surgeon who has joined us from Salford Royal where his Consultant practice began. He trained at both St Andrews University and the University of Manchester before completing his Specialist Orthopaedic training rotation here in the North West.

His practice specialises in surgery for all aspect of Elbow and Shoulder sports injuries, pain and instability, as well as being experienced in Trauma to the whole Upper Limb. His previous position as a Consultant at Salford Royal hospital in Manchester has allowed him to bring a breadth of experience to the WWL Team.

Andrew is passionate about providing bespoke, evidence based care for his patients. During his training he obtained a First Class Honours degree from St Andrews University for research into Medical science and more recently was awarded a Master’s degree for work on the Biomechanics of Shoulder instability from the University of Central Lancashire.

He is a keen teacher and regular faculty member on Elbow and Shoulder courses. He is also the Course Director for the Shoulder and Elbow section of the Fellowship examination course held at Wrightington tri-annually.

Consultants in a similar field:

Professor Adam Watts

Mr Ian A Trail

Professor Lennard Funk

Mr Mike Hayton

Mr Mike Walton

Mr Puneet Monga

Professor S. Raj Murali

Mr Stephen Bale

Mr Sumedh Talwalkar

Mr Sohail Akhtar

Mr Chye Yew Ng

Mr Matthew Ricks

CLICK HERE TO VIEW ALL CONSULTANTS

Wrightington Hospital
Hall Lane, Appley Bridge, Wigan, WN6 9EP
T: 01942 244000 E: wrightington.enquiries@wwl.nhs.uk

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