Robert Farnell

Mr Robert Farnell is a highly experienced Senior Orthopaedic Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, with years of expertise in treating various hand and wrist conditions. He offers a comprehensive range of treatments, including carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's disease, wrist fractures, and ligament injuries. Mr Farnell's specialisations cover areas such as hand trauma, arthritis, and wrist arthroscopy. He has held multiple clinical hand fellowships and is actively involved in surgical education, serving as the Chairman of the UK Faculty for the AO Foundation and holding various educational roles within the field. Having graduated in London in 1990 and awarded the Fellowship in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery in 2001, Mr Farnell boasts an impressive medical background. His subspecialties focus on Hand & Wrist surgery, with special interests in nerve compression, ganglions, and minimally invasive treatments using wrist arthroscopy. He is a member of prestigious medical associations and has authored book chapters in international postgraduate texts. Mr Farnell is known for his expert opinion on complex cases referred by colleagues and routinely manages difficult conditions affecting the hand and wrist with his wealth of experience and knowledge. Outside his medical practice, Mr Farnell enjoys pursuits such as golf, cycling, and learning to play the guitar. He is a season ticket holder for Leeds United and a member of The Alwoodley Golf Club. This consultant's dedication to surgical education, vast experience, and specialisations in hand and wrist surgery make him a respected figure in the orthopaedic field, providing high-quality care and treatment for patients in Leeds and the surrounding regions.