Mr Mark S Falworth
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Bushey, WD23 1RD
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27 years of experience
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27 years of experience
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Mr Falworth is a consultant orthopaedic and shoulder surgeon who performs all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery, including arthroscopic and open surgery. He takes a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of shoulder and elbow problems, and he uses rehabilitation and interventional radiology techniques before considering surgery. Mr Falworth uses evidence-based techniques and involves the patient in every part of the decision-making process.
Mr Falworth graduated from King's College Hospital, London in 1996 before completing his specialist orthopaedic training in London and the South East. He then undertook further training at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore. Mr Falworth went on to pursue almost two years of fellowship training in shoulder and elbow surgery both in the UK and overseas before being appointed as consultant orthopaedic shoulder and elbow surgeon at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in 2006.
During his career, Mr Falworth has held several esteemed positions and is currently the elected Vice President of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS). He previously held the position of Honorary Treasurer beween 2017-'22 and was the Clinical Lead for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital's Shoulder and Elbow Unit from 2012-'17. He also currently holds the position of Chairman of the BESS Instructional Course Committee, and is responsible for coordinating educational content for the annual Instructional Course for shoulder and elbow surgeons in the UK. He also has a long list of publications in the orthopaedic literature, and he gives national and international seminars on shoulder and elbow surgery on a regular basis. Mr Falworth was awarded the prestigious BESS Copeland Fellowship in 2018, which enabled him to lecture in India over three week period in order to help project BESS's work abroad.
Areas of expertise
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- Shoulder Pain (30%)
- Rotator Cuff Repair (14%)
- Frozen Shoulder (10%)
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan) (7%)
- Rotator Cuff Injury (7%)
- Others (32%)
Subspecialties
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Sports Injury
- Trauma Surgery
All conditions and treatments
- Shoulder Pain
- Frozen Shoulder
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Arthritis (Shoulder)
- Arthritis (Elbow)
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Fracture (Broken Bone)
- Elbow Instability
- Elbow Stiffness
- Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Steroid Injection
- Tendon Repair
- Shoulder Replacement
- Joint Injection
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Biceps Tenodesis and Tenotomy
- Elbow Replacement
- Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Excision
Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 4316271
Qualifications
- MBBS
- FRCS(Eng)
- FRCS (Tr & Orth)
- British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS)
- European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and Elbow (SECEC/ESSSE)
- Royal College of Surgeons (RCS Eng)
- General Medical Council (GMC)
languages spoken
- English
consultation fees
- New appointment: £225
- Follow-up appointment: £150
insurers
- General Medical
- Bupa Fee Assured
- April
- Simply Health
- Healix
- Bupa
- CS Healthcare
- WPA
- Legal & General
- The Exeter
- Cigna
- Norwich Union
- Aviva Health
- Vitality Health
- AXA PPP Healthcare
Location
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Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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290 Centennial Ave, Elstree Borehamwood, London, United Kingdom, WD6 3SU
290 Centennial Ave, Elstree Borehamwood, London, United Kingdom, WD6 3SU
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Brockley Hill, London, United Kingdom, HA7 4LP
Brockley Hill, London, United Kingdom, HA7 4LP
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45 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AQ
45 Bolsover Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 5AQ
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The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BS
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St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
St Johns Wood, London, United Kingdom, NW8 7JA
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*Star rating based on patient reviews
192 reviews
5
Mr Falworth instilled me with confidence, in his thorough clinical assessment and professional manner during consultation. After confirming his diagnosis with MRI scan, he advised surgery which will take place shortly.
5
Mr Falworth was extremely professional, explained everything very clearly to me, had a nice bedside manner and most importantly, I have no shoulder pain now!
5
Mr Falworth explained my problem and recommended the treatment which resulted in a huge improvement in my condition
5
Mr Falworth was exceptionally diligent & thorough
5
Mark was friendly and efficient. His knowledge was peerless and he knew the natre of the issue instantly
5
I was very pleased at Mr Falworth's honesty about the negative side of having an elbow replacement and as a result was persuaded to put up with the arthritic pain in my elbow as this meant I was still able to garden and do my yoga & tai chi. I will contact Mr Falworth again if I need further advice.
5
I was given a clear explanation of what had happened to my shoulder and a plan of action that has worked
5
The appointment ran like clockwork. Mr Falworth was easy to communicate with and quickly diagnosed my issue - later confirmed by an MRI
5
I felt safe and comfortable with him at all times and have every confidence that he will get the job done to the very best of his ability.
5
Thorough, rapid assessment. Honest detailed estimate as to potential outcomes. When decision taken to go ahead with treatment/surgery rapid, efficient organisation and hospital admission. (Hospital Quality: Good, Staff and Care: Excellent). Surgery prep and completion: Excellent, support staff: Excellent. The whole program never missed a beat. Post - Op detail and support also Excellent, with strong recommendations as to who to engage going forward to recovery. (Physio etc). Periodic re-visit to Mr Falworth to support recovery well scheduled with valuable step-by-step suggestions on progress. No complaints at all. Will definitely go back if needed going forward.
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Mr Mark S Falworth's overall patient rating is 4.93 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 192 reviews
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Mr Mark S Falworth speaks English
Where is Mr Mark S Falworth located?
Mr Mark S Falworth primarily practices at Spire Bushey Hospital, located at Heathbourne Road, Bushey, United Kingdom, WD23 1RD
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Mr Mark S Falworth is working Monday (09:00 - 20:00), Tuesday (18:00 - 21:00), Saturday (08:15 - 10:30)
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