
Mr Joby George Malal
Professional statement
Mr Joby George Malal is an experienced and highly recommended consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic surgeon based in Bedford and Harpenden. He specialises in diagnosing and treating conditions with the upper limbs, including the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist. He is also an expert in performing joint replacement surgery.
He underwent higher surgical training at the Mersey Deanery, Liverpool where he earned his CCT (Specialist Accreditation). He then obtained additional subspecialist skills in upper limb by undertaking a fellowship training programme at the prestigious Liverpool Upper Limb Unit.
Since 2013, Mr Malal has been a consultant upper limb surgeon. He offers a holistic approach to treating his patients and takes pride in the care he provides, ensuring an unhurried and attentive consultation. You can expect ample time to discuss your problems and explore different treatment options with him.
Furthermore, Mr Malal is expertly trained in the most up-to-date minimally invasive and evidence-based surgical techniques to treat musculoskeletal problems. To have the best possible results and ensure a speedy recovery, he works closely with a team of specialist anaesthetists and therapists to help you return to function and regular life. He has a very active research and publication portfolio and is tasked with teaching and training junior doctors at his hospital. He also hosts visitations for surgeons wanting to learn his surgical techniques.
Clinics

The Manor Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Bedford, Church End, Biddenham, MK40 4AWMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 22 years of experience
- Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon, BMI The Manor Hospital, Bedford (present)
Subspecialties
- Arthroscopic shoulder and elbow surgery
- Shoulder joint replacement
Professional memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- British Medical Association
Education
- Fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen Hospitals (2012)
- Certificate of Completion of Training, Trauma & Orthopaedics (2012)
Publications and conferences
- View Mr Malal's publications on ResearchGate
Prizes and awards
- Gold Medallist in Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Treatment of the staff
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- Six months ago Dr Joby George Malal repaired my shoulder with a super bridge, a spur removed, 2 joints excised and a lipoma removed. I would absolutely recommend his skills and expertise. I can now use my arm normally and am pain free.
- Very professional and helpful. Would recommend.
- Absolute wonderful service - and definitely recommended to work with dR joby George malal.
- Excellent treatment by everyone at the clinic.
- I had complete rupture of rotator cuff in July 2024. I had the repair done by Mr Joby Malal in Oct2024. I have recovered with 99 percentage movement of my right shoulder. Excellent and skilled surgeon, Highly recommenced.
- Caring, patient and professional. Very effective treatment and suggestions for the future.
- Mr Malal has done an excellent job on repairing my shoulder. Pre / post op he took me through all the steps that would happen and everything he said was spot on. Very pleased with the outcome and would highly recommend Mr Malal.
- At last someone listened to me! Such a lovely man who listened, investigated and treated in one appointment. Explained procedures clearly and what the future may hold. Such a lovely man. Referred me for other problem there & then too!! Highly recommend.
- Mr Malal and his team were extremely professional, friendly and accommodating. In our opinion the best consultant we could have had for our son's broken collarbone treatment. He's very attentive and always explained everything in detail, whilst answering all our questions.
- Mr Malal is caring understanding clever and does what is best for the patient. He has transformed my life and I can now sleep at night! Genius