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Mr Giuseppe Sforza MD, MCh(Orth)
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Mr Giuseppe Sforza studied medicine at the University of Bari, Italy, 1986-92. After his surgical training, he continued his higher orthopaedic training at the same University. In 1999 he was appointed shoulder surgery fellow at the Reading Shoulder Unit at the Royal Berkshire Hospital under Stephen Copeland and Professor Ofer Levy.

 

In 2000 after completion of his fellowship, he returned to Italy and was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Matera, Italy as head of the shoulder and elbow unit and from 2006 at Policlinico di Bari at the University Hospital. Since 2001 he has attended the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, USA annually for visiting fellowships under Mr Shawn O’Driscoll and Mr Bernard Morrey to improve his knowledge and clinical practice in elbow surgery. He achieved a master degree in Hand and Wrist Surgery at the University of Milan between 2013 and 2014.

 

In 2004 he joined the Reading Shoulder Unit, and he was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Redditch, Worcester Acute NHS Trust in 2007. From 2015 to 2017 he has held a contract with the Royal Berkshire Hospital for upper limb surgery.

 

He has published scientific papers and chapters to books on Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and lectures on several topics: Shoulder and Elbow arthroscopy, arthroplasty, sports injury, post-operative rehabilitation.

Our team

Claire Skinner (anesthetist) and Giuseppe Sforza

Tania Sandham (UK Secretary)

Recent Patient Feedback

  • I was well looked after, very friendly smiling face made me feel relaxed and positive.

    Patient G

  • Excellent prompt service helped by going the extra mile, thank you.

    Patient F

  • Professional, considerate service. Provides real confidence that you're in good hands.

    Patient E

  • Mr Sforza and the entire staff made me fully aware what was happening at all times, and always allayed any fears I might have had. Their professionalism and help was exceptional. Many thanks to all.

    Patient D

  • Before the operation I was in significant pain and now only have the occasional twinge. The support I received before, during and after the event was second to none.

    Patient C

  • Firstly Mr Sforza is most considerate and courteous. Secondly he was the most thorough in his explanation of the indicates of the procedure and the possible risks involved. So far I feel most positive about my operation.

    Patient B

  • Dr Sforza is effective and professional, these attitudes install confidence in the patient and he makes me feel at ease and reassured.

    Patient A

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  • Results of the 2013 GMC Revalidation Process.
SPECIAL CLINICAL INTERESTS

Open and arthroscopic shoulder, elbow, hand, wrist and upper limb surgery.
including: trauma, arthroplasty, primary and revision, stabilisation, tendons repair and transfer around the upper girdle.

 

Musculoskeletal Ultrasound.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS

British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS)
British Medical Association (BMA)
Member of the board of the Italian Shoulder and Elbow Society (SICSeG)
European Society of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery (SECEC)
Italian Arthroscopy Society (SIA)
Ordine Medici Bari (OMCEO)
Italian Society of Orthopaedic and Traumatology (SIOT)
Currently member of the SECEC Membership Committee

 

Formerly a board member of the Italian Shoulder Society (SICSeG)
Formerly an instructor of the Italian Arthroscopy Society (SIA)

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