
Professional statement
Mr David Bodansky is an expert hand and wrist orthopaedic surgeon who focuses on understanding how your problem affects you. He aims to get you back to your normal life, hobbies, and sports as swiftly as possible.
Mr Bodansky ranked first in Europe for hand and wrist surgery in the European Hand Diploma, the exam most consultant surgeons specialising in hand surgery sit. He is an expert in both orthopaedic and plastic surgery problems of the hand and wrist.
Specialising in surgical and non-surgical treatments of the hand and wrist for both adults and children, Mr Bodansky treats over 3,000 patients a year, of whom 500 undergo surgery, meaning most are treated successfully without surgery. He trained in orthopaedics in Liverpool, London, and North America, including fellowship training at Great Ormond Street, Wrightington Hospital, East Grinstead Hospital, and Chelsea and Westminster Hospital. Mr Bodansky is also dual speciality trained for plastic surgery treatments pertaining to hand and wrist related issues.
During his medical training, he won over thirty prizes and represented the British Hand Society, teaching about hand injuries in Ethiopia. This year, he won the ‘I Want Great Care’ Certificate of Excellence, voted by patients and colleagues for delivering outstanding care.
Clinics

Chase Lodge Hospital
Central London, Page St, London NW7 2ED, UKMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon, Chase Lodge Hospital (present)
Subspecialties
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
Professional memberships
- British Hand Society
Education
- BSc, University of Birmingham (2008)
- MBChB, University of Birmingham (2011)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
- Treatment of the doctor
- Treatment of the staff
- Waiting time
- Condition of facilities
- I saw Mr David Bodansky in North London for a hand issue. He clearly explained my diagnosis, answered all my questions, and made me feel at ease. Surgery and aftercare were excellent—pain gone in weeks. Highly recommend him for expert hand/wrist treatment