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Referring to Prof. Singh

GP Referral Information

Guidance for General Practitioners on referring patients to Prof. Bijayendra Singh, Consultant Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon.

About Prof. Bijayendra Singh

Prof. Bijayendra Singh is an award-winning Consultant Upper Limb Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Kent, with over 30 years of experience. He specialises exclusively in the management of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand conditions. He has performed one of the largest numbers of shoulder joint replacements in the country and is recognised for his expertise in complex upper limb surgery.

Prof. Singh holds FRCS (Tr & Ortho), PG Dipl (T&O), FRCS, MS (Ortho) and DNB (Ortho) qualifications and is board-certified in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery. He is committed to providing timely, evidence-based care for all referred patients.

Prof. Bijayendra Singh - Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon

30+ Years Experience

How to Refer

Making a Referral

NHS Referrals

For NHS patients, please refer through the NHS e-Referral Service (choose-to-book) or send a referral letter to:

Secretary: Kim White
Phone: 07361 895875
Email: secretary@kentorthopaedicpractice.co.uk

Alternatively, fax referral letters to the appropriate NHS Trust:

Spire Alexandra Hospital (Private): 01634 687166
Medway NHS Trust: 01634 976749

Private Referrals

For private patient referrals, please send a referral letter addressed to Prof. Bijayendra Singh and contact the practice team directly. Patients may self-fund or use private medical insurance. We accept all major insurance providers including Bupa, AXA PPP, Vitality, Aviva, and WPA.

Referrals can be made to any of the following locations where Prof. Singh consults:

Spire Alexandra Hospital – Impton Lane, Walderslade, Chatham ME9 5PG

Guidance

Conditions Commonly Referred

Shoulder Pain & Conditions

Rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, shoulder impingement, shoulder arthritis, instability/dislocation, acromioclavicular joint problems, proximal humerus fractures.

Elbow Pain & Conditions

Tennis elbow, golfer's elbow, elbow arthritis, ulnar nerve entrapment, elbow instability, distal biceps tendon ruptures, elbow fractures.

Hand & Wrist Problems

Carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren's contracture, wrist arthritis, ganglion cysts, scaphoid fractures, thumb base arthritis, De Quervain's tenosynovitis.

Sports Injuries

Acute and chronic sports-related upper limb injuries including ligament sprains, tendon injuries, dislocations, stress fractures, and overuse injuries of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Investigations

Investigation & Imaging Guidelines

Recommended Investigations Before Referral

To help expedite the patient's journey, we recommend the following investigations be arranged prior to referral where clinically appropriate:

Plain radiographs (AP & lateral views) of the affected joint

MRI scan for soft tissue pathology (rotator cuff, ligaments, cartilage)

Ultrasound for dynamic assessment of tendons and joints

CT scan for complex fractures and joint assessment

Nerve conduction studies for suspected nerve entrapment (e.g. carpal tunnel)

Imaging Requests

If you require advice on the most appropriate imaging for a specific clinical presentation, please contact the practice team and we will be happy to provide guidance. Patients should bring all relevant imaging (X-rays, MRI scans, CT scans) on CD or USB to their appointment.

Clinics

Clinic Locations

Spire Alexandra Hospital

Address: Impton Lane, Walderslade, Chatham ME9 5PG

Private outpatient clinics are available at Spire Alexandra Hospital. The hospital provides comprehensive facilities including diagnostic imaging and physiotherapy.

Phone: 01634 687166

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Resources

Downloads & Letter Templates

Patient Information Leaflets

Download patient information leaflets to provide to your patients regarding common conditions and procedures:

GP Referral Letter Templates

Please use the following templates for making referrals to Prof. Bijayendra Singh:

If you require any further information or would like to discuss a potential referral, please do not hesitate to contact our team.

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