Michael Thomas

Mr Michael Thomas, a highly experienced Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedics, has been serving at Heatherwood and Wexham Park Hospitals Foundation Trust since 1994. With over 30 years of expertise, he specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery, particularly in arthroplasty. Mr Thomas has a wealth of professional accolades, including being a Fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh, as well as serving in various leadership roles within the British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS). His notable contributions include publishing articles and patient care pathways related to shoulder and elbow problems. Having obtained his qualifications from prestigious institutions such as Kings College Hospital, London, Mr Thomas holds specialisations in shoulder and elbow surgery, focusing on arthroscopy and joint replacement procedures. He has received training both nationally and internationally, including working in the trauma unit at Groote Schuur Hospital in Cape Town. Mr Thomas has contributed significantly to the field through publications in renowned journals and his involvement in various societies, such as the British Orthopaedic Association and European Shoulder and Elbow Society. His dedication to shoulder and elbow arthroplasty is evident through his research interests and active involvement in advancing surgical techniques in this area. Beyond his professional commitments, Mr Michael Thomas is deeply engrossed in researching shoulder and elbow arthroplasty, surface replacement arthroplasty of the shoulder, and elbow arthroplasty in Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. His wide array of interests spans from shoulder decompression to elbow instability, reflecting his comprehensive expertise in treating a variety of orthopaedic conditions related to the shoulder and elbow. With a solid background in surgical training and a strong focus on patient care, Mr Thomas remains a distinguished figure in the field of trauma and orthopaedic surgery.