Mr Andy Forester
BSc(Hons), MBChB, FRCS(Ed)OrthOrthopaedic Surgery
37 years of experience
26 years as a specialist
Practices worked at
Chelsea Bridge Road, London, United Kingdom, SW1W 8RH852 reviews
280 Kings Road, London, United Kingdom, SW3 5AW205 reviews
About
Mr Andrew Forester is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon working for the Imperial College Healthcare Trust. He qualified from the University of Leicester in 1984, before taking his higher surgical training in Northwest Thames. He was appointed as a Senior Lecturer in Trauma and Upper Limb Surgery between the Royal Postgraduate Medical School, Hammersmith Hospital and Central Middlesex Hospital, London and then took up a consultant post at Imperial College Healthcare at Charing Cross Hospital, West London.
After qualification Mr Forester studied Design and Engineering with the Open University to understand better Orthopaedic principles. He later continued his studies completing a Diploma in French in 2001.
Mr Forester sees patients with all common shoulder and elbow conditions. His main area of interest includes minimally invasive treatment/arthroscopic surgery, particularly for frozen shoulder, stiff elbow, rotator cuff pathology and instability. He is an expert in upper limb reconstructive procedures, including joint replacement surgery, and offers a full range of both open and arthroscopic management.
Mr Forester is actively involved in teaching and training of surgical residents and general practitioners. He is a member of the Faculty of Examiners for the Royal College of Surgeons at Edinburgh and takes an active part in post-graduate training.
In his spare time Mr Forester enjoys sailing his Dart 16 catamaran, cycling, tennis, snowboarding (badly), DIY and gardening. He particularly enjoys taking Kevin his collie campervanning with his wife Rachael.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments
- Arthroscopic surgery
- Upper limb reconstructive procedures (open and arthroscopic)
- Rotator cuff repair
- Joint replacement surgery
- Elbow Replacement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Stabilisation
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder pain
- Shoulder arthritis
- Rotator cuff tears
- In Space balloon for rotator cuff tears
- Rotator cuff imingement
- Recurrent shoulder dislocation
- Elbow pain
- Elbow stiffness
- Elbow instability
- Elbow loose bodies
- Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
- Shoulder Instability
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- De Quervain's tenosynovitis
- Ganglion
Procedures
- Tendon Repair
- Arthroscopy
- Elbow Replacement
- Joint Injection
- MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
- Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Stabilisation
- Steroid Injection
- Ulnar Nerve Release
- Video Consultation
Special interests
- Arthritis (Shoulder)
- Dislocated Shoulder
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Pain
- Arthritis (Elbow)
- Bone Spurs
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Elbow Instability
- Elbow Stiffness
- Fracture (Broken Bone)
- Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteomyelitis (Upper Limb)
- Rotator Cuff Injury
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Labral Tear
- Shoulder Tendinopathy (Pitcher’s Shoulder)
- Sports Injuries
- Stress Fractures
- Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Education
- MB ChB, University of Leicester (1984)
- FRSC(Ed) (1989)
- BSc (Open University) (1993) (Design and Engineering)
- FRCS(Ed)Orth (1993)
- Diploma French (Open University) (2001)
- British Elbow and Shoulder Society
- Anglo-French Medical Society
Reviews
4.9 Overall Patient Trust rating
Arthritis (Shoulder)
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Dislocated Shoulder
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2/13
Frozen Shoulder
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2/13
Shoulder Pain
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1/13
Tendon Repair
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A very pleasant and empathetic doctor. Very efficient and effective. Advised on and arranged for my treatment, which was wholly successful, very quickly.
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I understood everything, pre op and post op and what might be next steps
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Mr Forester was excellent at communicating what and why was happening and how it would effect me. I felt comfortable and assured under his care/knife. I would highly recommend Mr Forester if I anyone needs this kind of surgery.
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I wouldn't want to entrust myself in any other physician in Andy's field based on my completely satisfied past professional experiences with him!
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Mr Forester helped me to regain the use of my shoulder.
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My experience with Dr. Forrester was amazing - he was extremely helpful, diagnosed me really well and gave me the correct advice to go to get an MRI / physio, and Diane (his PA) was very prompt with providing me with appointment options. His referrals were also of a really high quality and gave me real clarity on my shoulder issue and what next steps I should take.
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Mr Forester is friendly and answered all my questions. I felt at ease with him
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Saw Dr Forester for shoulder pain. Clearly knew his stuff and i was grateful for his insight and support
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Mr Forester has been excellent with quick and thorough diagnosis followed by a treatment and recovery plan. Appointments are on time and he is informative and easy to talk to.
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Mr Forester looked after me every step of the way at a very difficult time for everyone during COVID-19. He was professional and reassuring at each visit. I felt supported throughout the process which helped me to recovery.
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