Mr Saurabh Mehta
Professional statement
Mr Saurabh Mehta is a highly experienced and meticulous consultant orthopaedic shoulder and upper limb surgeon based in Newcastle under Lyme, currently practising at Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital and Rowley Hall Hospital. He has seen over 5,000 episodes of patients and has been practising privately since 2015. Mr Mehta specialises in the treatment of complex upper limb conditions including frozen shoulder, rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability, carpal tunnel syndrome, and shoulder replacement. With over 30 years of experience, he combines advanced arthroscopic (keyhole) techniques and joint replacement surgery to manage both degenerative and sports-related shoulder and upper limb disorders.
Mr Mehta obtained his medical degree in India, where he was awarded gold medals in both MBBS and MS Orthopaedics. He completed his basic surgical training in Leeds and went on to pursue higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics in London and Leicester. His specialist expertise was further enhanced through fellowships at internationally renowned centres: the Wrightington Hospital, where he focused on shoulder and upper limb surgery, and the British Orthopaedic Association’s travelling fellowship at Hôpital L’Archet in Nice, France.
A passionate educator and researcher, Mr Mehta regularly teaches undergraduate and postgraduate trainees. He has delivered numerous presentations to national and international orthopaedic societies, and has authored several publications on shoulder instability, frozen shoulder, tendon injuries and small joint conditions. Mr Mehta’s dedication to excellence in patient care, teaching, and clinical advancement marks him as a respected leader in his field.
For more information visit Mr Mehta’s personal website.
Clinics
Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital
Newcastle-under-Lyme, Clayton Rd, ST5 4DBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic surgeon, Nuffield Health North Staffordshire Hospital
Subspecialties
- Frozen shoulder
- Rotator cuff tears
Professional memberships
- Shoulder and Upper Limb Fellowship, Wrightington Hospital (2014)
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA) Travelling Fellowship, Hôpital L’Archet, France (2013)
Education
- Completion of Specialist Training (CCT), Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh) (2014)
- MS (Tr and Orth), King George’s Medical College, Lucknow University, India (1997 - 2000)
Teaching posts
- Teaches on postgraduate courses
Positions in organisations
- Has been the Governance Lead for the Trauma and Orthopaedics Department for eight years
Publications and conferences
- Evidence for Thumb CMC Joint Arthritis treatment: From: Hand Surgery Evidence updates: Jan 2026 Joint replacement versus trapeziectomy for trapeziometacarpal osteoarthritis: A systematic review. Datta S, Bandyopadhyay B, Tahir M, Shah R, Baid M, Hussain MW, Subbaraman K. Cureus. 2025 Oct 19;17(10):e94908. doi: 10.7759/cureus.94908. eCollection 2025 Oct. PMID: 41262787. Free PMC article.
- Mr Mehta's publications are available on ResearchGate|https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Saurabh-Mehta-8
Prizes and awards
- Best Scientific Poster, British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS) (2013 and 2015)
- Best Scientific Poster, British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) (2007)
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
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- Highly skilled and compassionate. Worked on my very badly broken shoulder as an emergency on Christmas Day, and over 3 hours of surgery put me back together. I understand it was a very challenging operation, but I am making a good recovery and after care meetings have been very positive. We are very lucky to have such kind, dedicated and highly skilled practitioners in our NHS.
- Absolutely amazing hospital and doctor. Showed a lot of compassion with my symptoms and made sure I got the right help and surgery very quickly. 100% would recommend this doctor to everyone.
- After a motorbike crash, fracturing and dislocating my shoulder I was left with a labrum tear. I got surgery booked in to fix the tear and hopefully fix the instability and within 3 months there is already an improvement compared to before, a few more months of healing and it will be a clear improvement. I can't recommend this surgeon enough, this was my first ever operation and has been professional and understanding from the inital consulation, all the way through to being discharged. Thankyou
- I am very happy with all services that I have received from Mr Mehta and his team. I waited 3 years and 9 months to get this sorted and he stuck his neck out for me to be able to have the operation done. It has been a success so far and I hope to be able to carry on with my job and life now.
- If it had not been for Mr Mehta intervening on my behalf as my appointment was cancelled I would be still in pain and waiting, he as done a fantastic job and can not thank him enough for is help and support
- Excellent! Mr Mehta has been exceptional! He explained everything clearly and truthfully! A very friendly man who put me at ease! Definitely would recommend him to anyone needing surgery on a shoulder!
- Was knowledgeable and to the point. He had an in depth appreciation of my issue and solved it really quickly. Great communication before during and post procedure
- Great service and excellent outcome from my reverse shoulder operation. Mr Mehta has exceeded my expectations, the result has enabled me to get back to functioning at a good level. Time is a great healer but the right surgeon enables a speedier outcome..Mr Mehta has achieved this. Thank You.Doctor's response -Thank you very much for your thoughtful and generous feedback. I am delighted to hear that you are pleased with the outcome of your Reverse Total shoulder Replacement surgery and that you have been able to return to a good level of function. As you rightly say, recovery does take time, but it is always our aim to support patients in achieving the best possible outcome as efficiently and safely as possible. I am very glad that we were able to help you along that journey. Wishing you continued progress and excellent health going forward.