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Mr Rafik Fanous

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Arnold

Mr Rafik Fanous

15 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

11,392+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rafik Fanous at a glance

Mr Rafik Fanous is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Arnold, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 17+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Arnold, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Rafik Fanous is a Consultant Shoulder and Elbow Surgeon at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, specialising in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of shoulder and elbow conditions. He is a member of the Nottingham Shoulder and Elbow Unit, where he performs primary, complex, and revision joint replacements, as well as arthroscopic (keyhole) and awake procedures.

Mr Fanous graduated from St George’s, University of London in 2009 and went on to complete a Master’s degree in Musculoskeletal Sciences at the University of Oxford. He undertook specialist orthopaedic training on the North West London rotation, gaining experience in leading institutions including Imperial College Hospital and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. He completed his fellowship training in Nottingham and has also worked as a Consultant in a major trauma centre in Manchester.

His clinical expertise covers all aspects of shoulder and elbow surgery, including arthroplasty, arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair, frozen shoulder, calcific tendonitis, AC joint arthritis and instability, subacromial impingement, shoulder dislocation and instability, as well as nerve compression syndromes such as cubital and carpal tunnel.

Mr Fanous is actively involved in clinical audit, research, and teaching, and is a GMC-recognised trainer for orthopaedic trainees within the East Midlands deanery. He was recently named trainer of the year.

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

— Mr Rafik Fanous

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Arnold (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Arnold (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-757428 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-28B8A985 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,068
Annual physical exam 99395 1,042
Vaccination administration 90471 2,098
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 253

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 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Rafik Fanous in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rafik Fanous with the team
WITH TEAM
Rafik Fanous at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 121s
Meet Rafik Fanous

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 9

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rafik Fanous, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5577/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39124844 · cited by 124
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Rafik Fanous, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7481/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33924960 · cited by 126

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Arnold · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · rafik.fanous@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
5.00
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1 review
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Rafik Fanous speaks English.

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