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Mr Sam Vollans
Shoulder Elbow Surgery · Leeds
👤 16 years of experience
10,942+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Appointments available most Wednesdays (flexible for urgent self-pay cases, professional sport and remote consultation)
Mr Sam Vollans is a subspecialist upper limb orthopaedic surgeon.
He has undertaken special training in the UK and abroad in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has worked alongside and been trained by three of the world's most renowned elbow surgeons (Mr D Stanley, Prof D Eygendaal, Dr van Riet).
Mr Vollans graduated from the University of Leeds in 2005 and then completed his specialist training in Yorkshire. Following this, he undertook further training in both elective and trauma shoulder & elbow surgery in Sheffield. As well as this, he also completed a European Travelling Fellowship awarded by the British Elbow & Shoulder Society.
Mr Vollans has developed a particular interest in elbow surgery including primary and complex revision elbow replacement, elbow arthroscopy, and paediatric/adolescent elbow deformity, osteochondritis and instability.
He prides himself on excellent communication with patients and is passionate about innovation that improves patient care and experience.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
SHOULDER
All trauma, fractures, acute rotator cuff tears, ACJ injuries
Arthroscopic / key hole shoulder surgery
Shoulder decompression
Shoulder release for frozen shoulder
Shoulder stabilisation for instability/dislocations
Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
Shoulder replacement and resurfacing
All investigations and injections as required
ELBOW
All trauma, fractures, distal biceps rupture, dislocations (must have attended A&E first)
Arthroscopic / keyhole elbow surgery including children if required
Ulnar nerve release at the elbow / Cubital tunnel release
Tennis elbow and Golfer's elbow - injections, PRP, keyhole and open release
Total elbow replacement for arthritis
Osteotomies for deformity
WRIST
Wrist fractures (must have attended A&E first)
Carpal Tunnel release
De Quervain's (Lateral wrist pain)
Trigger Finger
BASE OF THUMB
Base of thumb replacement
CHILDREN
All aspects of shoulder & elbow surgery
Mr Vollans is a specialist shoulder & elbow surgeon treating all the most common conditions. He prides himself on excellent communication and will always take time to explain your diagnosis before offering you all treatment options (with and without surgery) quoting current evidence and results.
He has written a number of book chapters on Elbow Replacement, for which he receives referrals from all over Yorkshire and beyond.
Mr Vollans regularly treats children with shoulder and elbow complaints. These include problems with deformity, clavicle instability (Sternoclavicular instability), shoulder instability, elbow instability, elbow pain and osteochondritis of the elbow.
Mr Sam Vollans is a subspecialist upper limb orthopaedic surgeon.
He has undertaken special training in the UK and abroad in shoulder and elbow surgery. He has worked alongside and been trained by three of the world's most renowned elbow surgeons (Mr D Stanley, Prof D Eygendaal, Dr van Riet).
Mr Vollans graduated from the University of Leeds in 2005 and then completed his specialist training in Yorkshire. Following this, he undertook further training in both elective and trauma shoulder & elbow surgery in Sheffield. As well as this, he also completed a European Travelling Fellowship awarded by the British Elbow & Shoulder Society.
Mr Vollans has developed a particular interest in elbow surgery including primary and complex revision elbow replacement, elbow arthroscopy, and paediatric/adolescent elbow deformity, osteochondritis and instability.
He prides himself on excellent communication with patients and is passionate about innovation that improves patient care and experience.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
SHOULDER
All trauma, fractures, acute rotator cuff tears, ACJ injuries
Arthroscopic / key hole shoulder surgery
Shoulder decompression
Shoulder release for frozen shoulder
Shoulder stabilisation for instability/dislocations
Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
Shoulder replacement and resurfacing
All investigations and injections as required
ELBOW
All trauma, fractures, distal biceps rupture, dislocations (must have attended A&E first)
Arthroscopic / keyhole elbow surgery including children if required
Ulnar nerve release at the elbow / Cubital tunnel release
Tennis elbow and Golfer's elbow - injections, PRP, keyhole and open release
Total elbow replacement for arthritis
Osteotomies for deformity
WRIST
Wrist fractures (must have attended A&E first)
Carpal Tunnel release
De Quervain's (Lateral wrist pain)
Trigger Finger
BASE OF THUMB
Base of thumb replacement
CHILDREN
All aspects of shoulder & elbow surgery
Mr Vollans is a specialist shoulder & elbow surgeon treating all the most common conditions. He prides himself on excellent communication and will always take time to explain your diagnosis before offering you all treatment options (with and without surgery) quoting current evidence and results.
He has written a number of book chapters on Elbow Replacement, for which he receives referrals from all over Yorkshire and beyond.
Mr Vollans regularly treats children with shoulder and elbow complaints. These include problems with deformity, clavicle instability (Sternoclavicular instability), shoulder instability, elbow instability, elbow pain and osteochondritis of the elbow.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Sam Vollans
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Shoulder Elbow Surgery
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2010–2011 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Shoulder Elbow Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 954 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,924 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 580 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,995 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 8
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Outcomes of Shoulder Elbow Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7009/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36162033 · cited by 2
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European registry analysis of Shoulder Elbow Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7978/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33966656 · cited by 32
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Outcomes of Shoulder Elbow Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9084/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34456021 · cited by 86
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European registry analysis of Shoulder Elbow Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6538/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30091093 · cited by 12
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Shoulder Elbow Surgery European Annual Congress (Shoulder Elbow Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Shoulder Elbow Surgery National Society Meeting · Leeds · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Shoulder Elbow Surgery — Leeds · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Shoulder Elbow Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a shoulder elbow surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · mr.sam.vollans@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
125 verified reviews4.98
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125 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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