Dr. Onur Berber

• Dr. Onur Berber is a highly skilled Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in conditions and injuries of the upper limb, with a particular focus on the hand, wrist, and elbow.
• He is also a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Free Hospital in London, where he provides both surgical and non-surgical treatments for a wide range of upper limb disorders.
• Dr. Berber graduated from University College London Medical School, achieving awards in anatomy and physiology, and also earned a First-Class Honours degree in Medical Biochemistry, reflecting his strong academic foundation.
• His expertise covers microsurgery, nerve repair, wrist arthroscopy, spasticity management, and complex hand and wrist injuries, making him one of the leading specialists in his field.
• Alongside his clinical role, he is actively engaged in medical education and academic research.
• He serves as an Honorary Clinical Lecturer at UCL Medical School and is also a tutor for the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Hand Diploma.
• Dr. Berber has published numerous peer-reviewed research papers and book chapters and has presented his work at both national and international conferences, contributing significantly to advancing knowledge in orthopaedics and hand surgery.
• Known for his patient-centred and holistic approach, he works closely with multidisciplinary teams including physiotherapists and occupational therapists to ensure the best outcomes for his patients.
• His international training and fellowships have equipped him with advanced surgical skills, allowing him to treat complex cases with precision and innovation.

Conditions treated by Dr Onur Berber

• Carpal tunnel syndrome
• Arthritis and osteoarthritis
• De Quervain’s syndrome
• Intersection syndrome
• Trigger finger
• Thumb joint distraction
• Wrist tendonitis

Area of Interest

• Trauma and Orthopaedic
• Hand and Wrist Surgeon
• Upper Limb

Qualification

• Bachelor of Science (BSc), King's College London (1996 - 1999)
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery-MBBS, University College London Medical School, (1999 - 2004)
• Master of Science - MS Trauma and Orthopaedics, University of Brighton,(2011 - 2017)
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
• Diploma in Sports and Exercise Medicine, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
• Diploma in Hand Surgery, BSSH / University of Manchester, (2016 - 2018)

Work Experiences

• Dr. Onur Berber completed his core orthopaedic training and gained specialist experience at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hand Unit in London.
• He undertook a fellowship with the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) at Oxford University Hospitals.
• He further specialised at the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, focusing on complex hand surgery.
• He was awarded a Traveling Fellowship by the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH), training at the Institut de la Main in Paris in microsurgery, nerve repair, and wrist arthroscopy.