Dr. Ali Noorani

• Professor Ali Noorani MBBS, BSc (Hons), MRCS, FRCS (Trauma & Orth) is a globally renowned consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, specialising in shoulder, elbow, and upper limb surgery.
• He is internationally recognised for his expertise in managing complex sports injuries and trauma. He is trusted by elite athletes, including Premier League footballers, professional rugby players, international cricketers, boxers, UFC competitors, bodybuilders, and powerlifters.
• His reputation also extends to the entertainment industry, where he regularly treats A-list actors and high-profile individuals.
• Professor Noorani has held prestigious positions, including serving as the UK team doctor for the NBA, the NFL, and the Rugby World Cup (2015).
• In addition to his elite sports medicine work, he provides highly specialised care for patients with complex upper limb conditions, using a multidisciplinary, patient-centred approach that prioritises accurate diagnosis and non-surgical treatment wherever possible.
• Only around 20% of his patients require surgery, and when surgery is necessary, he employs minimally invasive and joint preservation techniques to ensure optimal recovery outcomes.
• Operating primarily in London, Professor Noorani also maintains practices in the Cayman Islands, Shanghai, and Pakistan, reflecting his international standing and dedication to making world-class orthopaedic care accessible globally.
• As the Founder, Medical Director, and Chairman of OS Clinic, he leads a team of internationally recognised specialists, delivering cutting-edge treatments to both adult and paediatric patients.
• His leadership extends to several prestigious London hospitals, including The London Clinic, Harley Street Specialist Hospital, BUPA Cromwell Hospital, and St John & St Elizabeth Hospital.
• Alongside his clinical work, Professor Noorani is deeply involved in research, education, and innovation.
• He has been published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributed to major textbooks, and served as principal investigator on multicentre randomised controlled trials.
• He is also a pioneer in telemedicine and innovative patient care models, including one-stop clinics and streamlined pathways using LEAN methodology.
• His academic contributions include serving as a Visiting Professor of Orthopaedics and Medical Education at the Institute of Medicine, University of Bolton, where he plays a key role in shaping the next generation of medical education.

Conditions treated by Dr. Ali Noorani

• Joint preservation and management of early-onset arthritis
• Stem cells for management of joint pain and disability
• Frozen shoulder
• Subacromial impingement
• Rotator cuff tears
• Rotator cuff repairs
• Shoulder instability/dislocation
• Clavicle fractures
• ACJ injuries/dislocation
• ACJ reconstruction
• Shoulder and elbow arthritis/osteoarthritis
• Biceps injuries
• Pectoralis major injury
• Shoulder and elbow fractures
• Shoulder impingement
• Complex shoulder and elbow sports injury and trauma
• Tennis/golfer’s elbow
• Ulnar nerve entrapment
• Ulnar nerve decompression
• Comprehensive arthroscopic management of the shoulder (CAM)
• Open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF)
• Shoulder decompression surgery
• Capsular release for frozen shoulder
• Elbow arthroscopy
• Shoulder replacement
• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• De Quervain’s syndrome
• Intersection syndrome
• Trigger finger
• Wrist tendonitis
• Minimally invasive arthroscopic ( keyhole ) surgery
• Regenerative treatments

Area of Interest

• Orthopaedic surgery
• Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
• Hand & Wrist Surgery
• Sports Injury

Qualification

• BSc (Hons), University College London (1997)
• MBBS, Imperial College London (2000)
• MRCS
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Trauma & Orth)(2009)

Work Experiences

• Professor Ali Noorani is the Founder, Medical Director, and Chairman of OS Clinic, where he leads a multidisciplinary team of more than 30 internationally recognised orthopaedic and maxillofacial specialists, providing advanced care for complex upper limb and sports injuries worldwide.
• He served as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Barts Health NHS Trust, working at The Royal London Hospital, Europe’s largest Level 1 trauma centre, where he provides a tertiary referral service for complex upper limb cases.
• In the field of sports medicine, Dr Noorani has served as the UK team doctor for the NBA, the NFL, and the Rugby World Cup in 2015, treating elite athletes across multiple disciplines.
• Professor Noorani has completed several prestigious international fellowships, including the British Shoulder and Elbow Society Fellowship (2010), the British Orthopaedic Association Fellowship (2011), and the AO Trauma Fellowship in Salzburg.
• He also trained at some of the world’s leading centres of excellence, including Harvard University, Mayo Clinic, Columbia University, the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia.
• In addition to his clinical practice, he has played a pivotal role in advancing healthcare delivery as the co-founder of The Harley Street Specialty Hospital, The Orthopaedic Specialists, and The Regenerative Clinic.
• He has served as a principal investigator in multicentre clinical trials, including research in stem cell therapies currently under FDA preparation.
• Professor Noorani also holds leadership roles within the profession, being a founding member of the Royal London Orthopaedic and Trauma Society and the Barts Orthopaedic Fund, as well as a board member of the European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation (EUSSER).