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Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui

Orthopaedic Surgery Cheadle

Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui

6 years of experience

4,149+
Patients seen
6
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui at a glance

Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Cheadle, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2016). Serves patients in Cheadle, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui FRCS (Tr & Orth), Dip Hand Surg (BSSH, FESSH) is a Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon who practises exclusively in hand and wrist surgery. He specialises in thumb arthritis, advanced thumb joint reconstruction, hand and wrist pain, nerve compression and complex injury.

He has over 25 years of surgical experience and has been a consultant since 2008. He focuses on careful assessment, clear explanation of treatment options and tailored management, including both

non-surgical and surgical approaches.

Mr Naqui performs a high volume of thumb joint reconstruction procedures and teaches these techniques to other surgeons. He leads national cadaveric masterclass training courses in hand surgery and is an

examiner for both the British and European hand surgery diplomas.

He completed advanced fellowship training in hand and wrist surgery in the UK and internationally. He holds both the British and European Diplomas in Hand Surgery and was awarded the UK’s first Master of Hand Surgery degree by the British Society for Surgery of the Hand and the University of Manchester. He grew up in Manchester and was educated at Manchester Grammar School before studying medicine at University College London. He is actively involved in research, teaching and surgical training, with publications and contributions to specialist textbooks, and is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at the University of Manchester.

He has held senior leadership roles at Salford Royal Major Trauma Centre, including Clinical Director and lead roles in governance and patient safety. He has also held senior roles within the British Society for Surgery of the Hand over more than a decade, including as Honorary Treasurer.

He holds senior leadership roles within European hand surgery and is due to take up the Presidency of the Federation of European Societies for Surgery of the Hand (FESSH), becoming the first UK surgeon to hold this role.

Outside of surgery, he enjoys weight training and trekking

CLINICAL INTERESTS


Thumb arthritis (including joint reconstruction and replacement)

Carpal tunnel syndrome

Dupuytren’s disease

Trigger finger and trigger thumb

Wrist pain

Hand and wrist arthritis

Ganglions and soft tissue lumps

Tendon conditions (including De Quervain’s)

Hand and wrist fractures

Sports injuries of the hand and wrist

Nerve compression syndromes

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Zafar (Zaf) Naqui

Education & training

  1. 2010–2016 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Cheadle (GB)
  2. 2016–2020 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Cheadle (GB)
  3. 2020–2021 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2020-09–2021-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-133048 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-5D1901F6 · issued 2021 · renewal 2031
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 233
Annual physical exam 99395 2,911
Vaccination administration 90471 2,455
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,512

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 30 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Zafar (Zaf) Naqui
HEADSHOT
Zafar (Zaf) Naqui in consultation
IN OFFICE
Zafar (Zaf) Naqui with the team
WITH TEAM
Zafar (Zaf) Naqui at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 140s
Meet Zafar (Zaf) Naqui

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Zafar (Zaf) Naqui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9654/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37322576 · cited by 49
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zafar (Zaf) Naqui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7568/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35439518 · cited by 27
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Zafar (Zaf) Naqui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7372/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31906981 · cited by 109
  4. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Zafar (Zaf) Naqui, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.2620/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33242050 · cited by 15

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Cheadle · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Cheadle · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2021
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2021

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-25 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-19 · 5 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.zaf.naqui@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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