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Mr Sam Vollans

Mr Sam Vollans

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Leeds, LS1 3EB

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18 years of experience
Verified profile
18 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.97

103 patient reviews

7 professional endorsements

4.99
Overall Experience
4.96
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.97
Explanation

179 recommendations for:

Shoulder & Elbow Surgery(24)
Shoulder Pain(23)
Joint Injection(9)
Other(123)

Recent patient review

27 Mar 2024

Mr Vollans explained what the problem was with my wrist and what my options were for...

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Appointments available most Wednesdays (flexible for urgent self-pay cases, professional sport and remote consultation)

Mr Sam Vollans is a subspecialist upper limb orthopaedic surgeon.

He has undertaken special training in the UK and abroad in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has worked alongside and been trained by three of the world's most renowned elbow surgeons (Mr D Stanley, Prof D Eygendaal, Dr van Riet).

Mr Vollans graduated from the University of Leeds in 2005 and then completed his specialist training in Yorkshire. Following this, he undertook further training in both elective and trauma shoulder & elbow surgery in Sheffield. As well as this, he also completed a European Travelling Fellowship awarded by the British Elbow & Shoulder Society.

Mr Vollans has developed a particular interest in elbow surgery including primary and complex revision elbow replacement, elbow arthroscopy, and paediatric/adolescent elbow deformity, osteochondritis and instability.

He prides himself on excellent communication with patients and is passionate about innovation that improves patient care and experience.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

SHOULDER

  • All trauma, fractures, acute rotator cuff tears, ACJ injuries
  • Arthroscopic / key hole shoulder surgery
  • Shoulder decompression
  • Shoulder release for frozen shoulder
  • Shoulder stabilisation for instability/dislocations
  • Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
  • Shoulder replacement and resurfacing
  • All investigations and injections as required

ELBOW

  • All trauma, fractures, distal biceps rupture, dislocations (must have attended A&E first)
  • Arthroscopic / keyhole elbow surgery including children if required
  • Ulnar nerve release at the elbow / Cubital tunnel release
  • Tennis elbow and Golfer's elbow - injections, PRP, keyhole and open release
  • Total elbow replacement for arthritis
  • Osteotomies for deformity

WRIST

  • Wrist fractures (must have attended A&E first)
  • Carpal Tunnel release
  • De Quervain's (Lateral wrist pain)
  • Trigger Finger

BASE OF THUMB

  • Base of thumb replacement

CHILDREN

  • All aspects of shoulder & elbow surgery

Mr Vollans is a specialist shoulder & elbow surgeon treating all the most common conditions. He prides himself on excellent communication and will always take time to explain your diagnosis before offering you all treatment options (with and without surgery) quoting current evidence and results.

He has written a number of book chapters on Elbow Replacement, for which he receives referrals from all over Yorkshire and beyond. 

Mr Vollans regularly treats children with shoulder and elbow complaints. These include problems with deformity, clavicle instability (Sternoclavicular instability), shoulder instability, elbow instability, elbow pain and osteochondritis of the elbow.


Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (13%)
  • Shoulder Pain (13%)
  • Joint Injection (5%)
  • Shoulder Stabilisation (4%)
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy (4%)
  • Others (60%)

Subspecialties
  • Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
  • Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Shoulder Pain
  • Forearm Fractures
  • Frozen Shoulder
  • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Shoulder Labral Tear
  • Clavicle Fractures
  • Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
  • Arthritis (Elbow)
  • Arthritis (Shoulder)
  • Joint Injection
  • Shoulder Stabilisation
  • Ulnar Nerve Release
  • Shoulder Arthroscopy
  • Rotator Cuff Repair
  • Tendon Repair
  • Arthroscopy
  • Elbow Replacement
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
  • Fracture Fixation Surgery

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6128355


Qualifications

Primary Medical Qualification

MB ChB 2005 University of Leeds

Specialist Register entry date

Trauma and orthopaedic surgery From 04 Aug 2015

Further Qualifications

FRCS (Orth) RCS 2013

Professional Memberships

British Elbow & Shoulder Society

British Orthopaedic Association


languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £100

insurers
  • Legal & General
  • Healix
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • health-on-line
  • Saga Insurance
  • The Exeter
  • Norwich Union
  • Bupa Platinum
  • Vitality Health
  • WPA
  • Simply Health
  • Cigna
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Bupa
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured

Location

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Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital

4.84
(364)
2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB
2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB
Monday
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Tuesday
18:00 - 19:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
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Friday
08:00 - 17:00
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Sunday
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Reviews

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Shoulder & Elbow Surgery (23)
Shoulder Pain (21)
Joint Injection (7)
Shoulder Stabilisation (6)
Ulnar Nerve Release (5)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

103 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Vollans explained what the problem was with my wrist and what my options were for treatment. He listened and answered my questions. I was really pleased with the results of the injection as the pain has gone.

27 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Sam is professional, kind and very approachable. He accommodated my surgery date to my personal commitments, which was completed within 2 weeks from my injury. Couldn’t ask for better service. He also did a fantastic job. Couldn’t be happier.

28 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Acromioclavicular Joint (ACJ) Stabilisation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

scar its not that big like i was think will be left on my hand brilliant job. no pain and was explain me everithink before operation

28 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent experience, would highly recommend.

20 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ganglion Cyst Removal

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Very clear on the issues that were causing my pain and on the options available to me. On the day of the operation, he saw me prior to theatre, explained again what would happen and visited after surgery. Excellent bedside manner. At my follow-up appointment Mr Vollans showed me before an after pictures thoroughly explaining each one. He is easy to speak to, shows great empathy and even supported me with a consultant recommendation for a family member having problems with their ankle. Wonderful service, thank you.

17 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Brilliant, he was through in explaining what he needed to do, was friendly and kind to approach and felt at ease with the whole process. He was also accommodating to me and my home/social life when scheduling for my operation

07 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Stabilisation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Excellent care, explained diagnosis and treatment in easy to understand way. Approachable and answered all questions well

15 Nov 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Shoulder Labral Tear
Shoulder Stabilisation

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Relaxed people person, who immediately puts you at ease.

26 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Ulnar Nerve Release

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Professional, friendly, efficient and clear.

25 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

From the start of the first consultancy, Sam Vollens explained the surgery along with how my recovery would progress. He explained that it would be a long process but I have got to where I wanted to be after 4.5 months of hard work. Sam has a very professional and caring manner and I cannot be more happy.

11 Oct 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Elbow Instability
Trauma Surgery
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Endorsements

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Most endorsed treatments/conditions
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Shoulder Arthroscopy (4)
Arthroscopy (4)
Orthopaedic Surgery (4)
Elbow Replacement (3)

7 endorsements

Sam is a superb MTC consultant. Ive worked with him in partnership with some of the sickest trauma patients in Leeds with a great team outcome. Highly recommended!

28 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy

Mr Jiten Parmar

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Is a colleague

Sam is one of those rare breeds of surgeon. A thoroughly decent human being with emotional intelligence and an excellent surgeon not least because of the former two qualities! I highly recommend Sam.

27 Mar 2024
Endorsed for
Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
+ 2 more

Mr Alistair R Phillips

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

Sam is an experienced upper limb surgeon who I have worked with for many years. He is committed, approachable, hard working and an excellent surgeon.

11 May 2022
Endorsed for

Mr Robert Farnell

Orthopaedic Surgery
Is a colleague

I know Sam since he was my trainee years back in Mid Yorkshire. His passion for Shoulder and Elbow surgery was already very clear then. Sam is very knowledgeable, great fun and an excellent communicator. He has trained with the best Shoulder and Elbow surgeons around. I am very happy to recommend Sam for all aspects of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. We are lucky to have him close to us in Mid Yorkshire to benefit from his expertise.

18 Nov 2020
Endorsed for
Orthopaedic Surgery
Arthroscopy
Shoulder Arthroscopy
+ 34 more

Mr Kurt Haendlmayer

Orthopaedic Surgery
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What are Mr Sam Vollans's reviews like?

Mr Sam Vollans's overall patient rating is 4.97 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 103 reviews

What languages does Mr Sam Vollans speak?

Mr Sam Vollans speaks English

Where is Mr Sam Vollans located?

Mr Sam Vollans primarily practices at Nuffield Health Leeds Hospital, located at 2 Leighton Street, Leeds, United Kingdom, LS1 3EB
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Mr Sam Vollans is working Tuesday (18:00 - 19:00), Wednesday (08:00 - 18:00), Friday (08:00 - 17:00)

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