Mr Sam VollansOrthopaedic Surgery in Leeds
Mr Sam Vollans
BSc(Hons) MB ChB FRCS(Tr&Orth) DipSEM(UK&I)
GMC: 6128355Professional statement
Mr Sam Vollans is a highly skilled consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon based in Leeds, practising at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital. He is widely recognised for his expertise in elbow arthroscopy, elbow surgery, cubital tunnel release, and chondroplasty. His practice is focused on complex elbow conditions, including arthroplasty and cartilage reconstruction, providing advanced care to both adults and children.
Mr Vollans completed his orthopaedic training in Yorkshire before undertaking further specialist training in shoulder and elbow surgery across the UK and Europe. He trained alongside three of the world’s leading elbow surgeons and was awarded the prestigious British Elbow and Shoulder Society Travelling Fellowship. He currently holds a consultant post at Leeds General Infirmary, where he manages both elective and trauma shoulder and elbow cases, including paediatric and adolescent elbow disorders.
A respected figure in his field, Mr Vollans founded the Yorkshire Elbow Network and receives referrals for complex cases from across the region and beyond. He is Virtual Fracture Clinic Lead at Leeds General Infirmary and serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds. Committed to patient-centred care, he is known for his clear, compassionate communication and strives to ensure every patient fully understands their condition and treatment options.
Mr Vollans completed his orthopaedic training in Yorkshire before undertaking further specialist training in shoulder and elbow surgery across the UK and Europe. He trained alongside three of the world’s leading elbow surgeons and was awarded the prestigious British Elbow and Shoulder Society Travelling Fellowship. He currently holds a consultant post at Leeds General Infirmary, where he manages both elective and trauma shoulder and elbow cases, including paediatric and adolescent elbow disorders.
A respected figure in his field, Mr Vollans founded the Yorkshire Elbow Network and receives referrals for complex cases from across the region and beyond. He is Virtual Fracture Clinic Lead at Leeds General Infirmary and serves as an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Leeds. Committed to patient-centred care, he is known for his clear, compassionate communication and strives to ensure every patient fully understands their condition and treatment options.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Leeds, 2 Leighton St, Leeds LS1 3EBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 20 years of experience
- Consultant shoulder and elbow surgeon, Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital
Subspecialties
- Arthroplasty
- Cartilage reconstruction
Professional memberships
- British Elbow & Shoulder Society
- British Orthopaedic Association
Education
- FRCS (Orth), Royal College of Surgeons (2013)
- MB ChB, University of Leeds (2005)
Teaching posts
- Major Orthopaedic Trauma Surgeon Honorary Senior Lecturer, University of Leeds
Positions in organisations
- Founder of the Yorkshire Elbow Network
- Virtual fracture Clinic Lead, Leeds General Infirmary
Publications and conferences
- Mr Vollans' publications are available on ResearchGate
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 6128355
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- Mr Vollans is a very understanding and knowledgeable man that brings me reassurance in my recovery due to his experience and the way in which he conducts himself when he is talking to me