
Mr Amjid AliConsultant shoulder and elbow surgeon in Sheffield
Mr Amjid Ali
FRCSEd (Trauma & Orth) MBChB MRCS Ed
GMC: 4301891Professional statement
Mr Amjid Ali is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the treatment of shoulder and elbow problems and is based in Sheffield. He is renowned for his expertise in shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff surgery and shoulder prosthesis as well as elbow pain and osteoarthritis of the elbow.
Mr Ali qualified in Medicine from the University of Sheffield in 1996 before undergoing further surgical and specialist orthopaedic training in Sheffield. He travelled to Sydney, Australia to undergo further specialist training in shoulder and elbow surgery. Mr Ali is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics), member of the British Orthopaedic Association and British Elbow and Shoulder Society. He was awarded the British Elbow and Shoulder Society Travelling Fellowship which allowed him to visit the esteemed Mayo Clinic in the USA.
Mr Ali was appointed as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder and elbow surgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in 2008. With his wealth of clinical experience and expertise, he is often consulted in highly complex cases within the wider Yorkshire region. He sees patients in private practice at Spire Claremont Hospital and through Sheffield Orthopaedics Limited. Mr Ali has held several senior positions in his field and is a leading name in medical education. He has previously been an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons Speciality examination in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
He is regularly involved in national and international courses, providing specialist training to fellow consultants, trainee surgeons, GPs and therapists. During his training, Mr Ali invented a set of surgical instruments that continue to be used in elbow replacement surgery to this day. His research and academic work are published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and he has also authored several book chapters on shoulder and elbow problems. Mr Ali is currently the Clinical Director of Musculoskeletal Services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Mr Ali qualified in Medicine from the University of Sheffield in 1996 before undergoing further surgical and specialist orthopaedic training in Sheffield. He travelled to Sydney, Australia to undergo further specialist training in shoulder and elbow surgery. Mr Ali is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics), member of the British Orthopaedic Association and British Elbow and Shoulder Society. He was awarded the British Elbow and Shoulder Society Travelling Fellowship which allowed him to visit the esteemed Mayo Clinic in the USA.
Mr Ali was appointed as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder and elbow surgery at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals in 2008. With his wealth of clinical experience and expertise, he is often consulted in highly complex cases within the wider Yorkshire region. He sees patients in private practice at Spire Claremont Hospital and through Sheffield Orthopaedics Limited. Mr Ali has held several senior positions in his field and is a leading name in medical education. He has previously been an examiner for the Royal College of Surgeons Speciality examination in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery.
He is regularly involved in national and international courses, providing specialist training to fellow consultants, trainee surgeons, GPs and therapists. During his training, Mr Ali invented a set of surgical instruments that continue to be used in elbow replacement surgery to this day. His research and academic work are published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals and he has also authored several book chapters on shoulder and elbow problems. Mr Ali is currently the Clinical Director of Musculoskeletal Services at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals.
Clinics

Sheffield Orthopaedics Ltd
Sheffield, Claremont Hospital, 401 Sandygate Rd, S10 5UBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- Consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon, Sheffield Orthopaedics Limited
- Consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon, Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Subspecialties
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff repair
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- British Orthopaedic Association
Education
- MB ChB, University of Sheffield (1996)
- MRCS Ed, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2001)
Teaching posts
- Examiner for the Royal College Intercollegiate Specialty Examination in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery
Positions in organisations
Publications and conferences
- A list of Mr Ali's publications can be found on his ResearchGate profile.
Prizes and awards
- Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Highly Commended, Healthcare Hero Award
- British Elbow and Shoulder Society Travelling Fellowship Award, The Mayo Clinic, USA
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4301891
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- after struggling with a shoulder accident I went Mr Ali and finally I have no pain at all the treatment and care I received was amazing many thanks once again
- Mr Ali was fantastic, he was very informative , supportive and put me at ease through my operation and help!
- Mr Ali, was fantastic with dealing with a cycling injury to my shoulder. I unfortunately developed a frozen shoulder which was quickly and professionally treated by Mr Ali at the same time via an injection to reduce the inflammation.Mr Ali’s care was exemplary many thanks.
- After nearly a year of pain, finally someone who has identified the problem, based on previous reviewed x-rays and we have a solution. Very pleased thank you.
- Lovely little hospital, very friendly staff, very comfortable waiting areas with no waiting time. Mr Ali was friendly and approachable, very clear with instructions and explanation of diagnosis and next steps. Couldn't have asked for a nicer or more efficient session.