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Dr.
Mr Michael Craigen
Orthopaedic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr Michael Craigen
Mr Craigen is a Consultant Hand, Wrist and Elbow surgeon based at the BMI Priory Hospital in Birmingham. His NHS practice is based at the Royal Orthopaedic Hospital and Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. Mr Craigen qualified at Guys Hospital in London and did specialist Orthopaedic training in Nottingham, Aberdeen, Glasgow, and Southampton. He also underwent specialist training in hand and wrist surgery at the world famous Wrightington hand and upper limb unit in Manchester and the Kleinert Institue in Lousiville Kentucky USA. Prior to moving to Birmingham in 1997 he spent 2 years as a senior lecturer in hand surgery at the University of Nottingham. Mr Craigen is currently a senior consultant at the Birmingham Hand Centre based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the regional centre for hand surgery. He has a particular interest in the management of complex wrist problems, surgery for upper limb spasticity and arthritis of the hand and wrist, as well as other common hand condition such as carpal tunnel syndrome.
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-363630
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-FDD61A65
Renewal due 2027
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AXA Healthcare Liability
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2006–2012
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universidad de Navarra
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2012–2016
Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
UAB Barcelona
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2016–2017
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
AP-HP Paris, FR
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08
Junior consultant
Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,821 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,147 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,683 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
1,228 |
Patient reviews
See all 808"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 10
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2440/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 109
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6383/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 119
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5802/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 65
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Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr Michael Craigen
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr Michael Craigen is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
Please use the booking flow to enter your insurance — we verify and confirm before your slot.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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