
Mr Ranjit Sehjal
Professional statement
Mr Ranjit Sehjal is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in Kent, who specialises in hand and wrist conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts and arthritis, as well as fractures, Dupuytren’s contracture and trigger finger. He privately practises at Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital, and his NHS base is Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust, offering patients personalised care and advanced surgical techniques.
Mr Sehjal graduated from the University of Leeds in 2007 before completing his specialist training in trauma and orthopaedics in the South East of England. He further refined his expertise through prestigious fellowships at the Southampton Hand Unit and the Sydney Hand Unit in Australia, gaining significant experience in complex reconstructions and sports injury management.
Dedicated to providing the highest standards of care, Mr Sehjal employs innovative approaches such as rapid recovery techniques for Dupuytren’s contracture correction and fracture fixation methods that allow immediate post-operative movement, ensuring patients can return to their normal activities as quickly as possible. His patient-focused approach prioritises individualised treatment plans and close collaboration with expert hand therapists to optimise recovery and outcomes.
Actively involved in research, Mr Sehjal has a particular interest in carpal tunnel surgery and base of thumb arthritis. His work has been presented at international conferences, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of orthopaedics. Furthermore, he's a member of the British Orthopaedic Association and the British Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Clinics

Wells Health - Fordcombe Hospital
Tunbridge Wells, Fordcombe Road, TN3 0RDMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 19 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon, Wells Health, Fordcombe Hospital
Subspecialties
- Arthritis
- Nerve conditions
Professional memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
Education
- FRCS (Tr &Orth), Royal College of Surgeons
- MSc
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- I felt supported. Mr Sehjal asked questions, he listened, he explained the options was friendly and compassionate and helpful. He did not rush. I felt reassured. The clinic was very pleasant, not crowded and a better experience than one of the main hospitals.
- consultation and procedure was at KIMS - initial consultation and the operation was professional, courteous, friendly and relatively painless for trigger thumb and CTR.
- Excellent surgeon and Spire was a lovely locus for my finger day op
- Treatment was excellent and I would highly recommend Dr Ranjit Sehjal. I was treated at KIMS Maidstone
- The treatment and care I received was first class. Consultant and staff were all very kind and reassuring. The refreshment items and cost need reviewing.
- Mr Sehjal was very helpful and explained everything thoroughly
- Excellent
- Great nursing and surgical teams. Friendly, helpful, good-spirited. Mr Sehjal was a terrific surgeon. Informative, clear, confidence-inspiring and obviously a great team leader. Great experience from start to finish.