Mr Fizan Younis

Consultant Orthopaedic Hand & Wrist Surgeon

MBBCh MRCS FRCS (Tr & Orth) European Diploma of Hand Surgery PGDip MedEd

GMC Number

6045387

Number of procedures performed

10000

Years in Practice

Mr Younis is a European Board Certified Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon. He has been a consultant for over 13 years and has performed close to 9000 procedures. He is the founder and Medical Director of IIS Health The Cheshire Hand Clinic. He has served as the Chairman of the AOUK Hand and Wrist Course and is an examiner for the European Board of Hand Surgery. He has a strong track record in education and training. He has a specialist interest in minimally invasive techniques for the treatment of hand and wrist disorders, including wrist arthroscopy as well as endoscopic and ultrasound-guided procedures.

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Procedures Performed

Full Biography

Mr Fizan Younis is a highly experienced, European board-certified Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon with over 12 years of consultant experience, known for his expertise in minimally invasive surgical techniques, including WALANT (Wide Awake Local Anaesthesia No Tourniquet) surgery. He serves as the lead for the Lancashire Hand Clinic, providing comprehensive care for complex hand and wrist conditions.

Training and Education

Medical Degree: Graduated from the University of Wales College of Medicine in 2002.
Specialist Training: Completed higher specialist orthopaedic training in the UK, becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and Orthopaedics) in 2011.
Fellowships: Completed advanced fellowships in hand and wrist surgery at McGill University (Canada) and the prestigious Institut de la Main in Paris, France, where he specialized in wrist arthroscopy.
Board Certification: Awarded the European Diploma of Hand Surgery in 2014.

Professional Experience and Expertise

NHS & Private Practice: Served over a decade as an NHS consultant at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust (Royal Blackburn and Burnley General Hospitals) before transitioning to private practice.
Specialist Interests: Focuses on endoscopic carpal tunnel release, hand and wrist arthritis, Dupuytren’s contracture, sports injuries, and wrist arthroscopy.
Innovations: Introduced WALANT surgery to East Lancashire Hospitals, allowing patients to undergo hand procedures while awake under local anaesthetic. He also led the redesign of the fracture clinic to improve patient wait times.

Research, Education, and Leadership

Research & Teaching: Involved in national/international trials (CRAFFT, DISC, POINT, Hands-2) and serves as a Senior Clinical Lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire.
Awards: Awarded Trainer of the Year (Northwest, 2021) and Educator Excellence (2018, 2019).
Leadership: Former co-chair of the AO Hand and Wrist course (UK) and an examiner for the European Diploma of Hand Surgery.
Publications: Contributed to research on post-COVID hand complaints and gender pay gaps in orthopaedics.

Languages & Personal InterestsFluent in English, Urdu, and Punjabi, Mr. Younis is also a black belt in mixed martial arts and a cricket enthusiast.

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