Dr Gavin Schaller

Mr Gavin Schaller is a Consultant Orthopaedic specialising in Hand and Wrist Surgery conditions in both Hertfordshire and London. He currently sees patients within the West Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust and private patients at Spire Bushey Hospital, One Hatfield Hospital and Pine Hill Hospital. Mr Schaller completed his medical degree at Imperial College London before going on to train in trauma and orthopaedics in London in the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital training rotation. He has completed both plastic and orthopaedic hand and wrist fellowships in East Grinstead and Chelsea & Westminster Hand unit and has been awarded the European Diploma in Hand Surgery. Mr Schaller is also a Fellow in Trauma and Orthopaedics of the Royal College of Surgeons and a Member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand. Mr Schaller's practice encompasses the entire spectrum of hand and wrist disorders, ranging from trauma and sports-related injuries to conditions like arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease, and nerve compressions. His patient-centred approach places a strong emphasis on ensuring clear communication with patients regarding their diagnosis, investigative procedures, and treatment options during clinic visits. Through shared decision-making and close collaboration with hand therapists, Mr Schaller is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes, whether through non-operative treatments or surgical interventions. Patients can trust in his expertise and dedication to providing the highest standard of care.

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

1. 2005–2011
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra (GB)

2. 2011–2015
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra (GB)

1. 2015-09–2016-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
3. 3 Consultation
4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 12 · i10: 7

Selected publications

1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB

   Dr Gavin Schaller, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.4589/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 139

2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery

   Dr Gavin Schaller, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.2164/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 105

3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB

   Dr Gavin Schaller, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.7539/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 167

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