Approved insurers
Aviva
AXA Health
Bupa
Bupa Global
Cigna
Healix Health Services
VitalityHealth
WPA
Medical director
32 years’ experience
365+ yearly procedures*
£95 consultation
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Alison Edwards
Miss Alison Edwards is a highly experienced consultant orthopaedic surgeon with specialist expertise in hand and wrist surgery, including carpal tunnel release, thumb joint replacement and trigger finger procedures. She is the medical director at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet, where she leads with both clinical excellence and compassionate patient care.
Biography
Miss Edwards graduated from Oxford University Medical School in 1992 and has over 20 years of experience in orthopaedic surgery. She completed her specialist training at the West Midlands Deanery, followed by a prestigious fellowship in upper limb surgery at the Wrightington Hospital – a centre of excellence for orthopaedics.
She has held senior consultant positions across leading NHS trusts, including University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire and University Hospitals Bristol and Weston, where she also served as Deputy Medical Director.
Since 2022, Miss Edwards has focused exclusively on hand and wrist surgery at Shepton Mallet, Somerset, offering a range of procedures such as: carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, thumb base joint replacement, ganglion cyst removal, and Dupuytren’s contracture surgery.
Her patient-centred approach, surgical precision and leadership in orthopaedics make her a leading choice for patients seeking expert care in hand and wrist conditions.
Private patients 0330 058 1804
NHS patients 0333 321 8278
Procedures
Expert in hand and wrist surgery
Miss Edwards specialises in carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren’s disease and trigger finger release
Expert in joint replacement surgery in the hand
Miss Edwards specialises joint replacement techniques in the fingers and thumb
Miss Edwards has a special interest in the following treatments and procedures:
Hand and wrist surgery, trigger finger release, carpal tunnel release surgery, ganglion cyst removal, thumb base joint replacement and Dupuytren’s treatment.
Please note, this may not be an exhaustive list of treatments and procedures that Miss Edwards covers. Please call for more details:
Private patients 0330 058 1804
NHS patients 0333 321 8278
Qualifications
BM BCh
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, Oxford University, 1992
FRCS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons
FRCS Orth
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Orthopaedics
Fellowship
Upper limb surgery, Wrightington Hospital
Research
Miss Edwards has been involved in research into wrist fractures and instability conditions. Miss Edwards has also written a book about orthopaedics aimed at GPs.
Reviews
Mark Grove – Hand and wrist surgery patient, Shepton Mallet
"A really big thank you to Alison Edwards and the team that helped with my 2 operations for trigger finger. I cannot praise this place enough for the treatment I received. Well done and thank you again. 5 star hospital and staff."
About me
£95 consultation
Including x-rays, bloods and swabs
Languages
English
2022
Started at Practice Plus Group
Hobbies and interests
Miss Edwards enjoys keeping fit, horse-riding, skiing and travel.
Miss Edwards regularly visits India as part of a charity organisation delivering orthopaedic care to rural communities.
If you’d like a consultation with Miss Edwards, please call for more details:
Private patients 0330 058 1804
NHS patients 0333 321 8278
Learn more about Alison TJ Edwards
Miss Edwards is not only a respected orthopaedic surgeon and medical director, but also actively contributes to global healthcare. She regularly travels to India as part of a charitable organisation, providing orthopaedic care to patients in rural and underserved communities — reflecting her dedication to improving lives beyond the NHS and private sector.
Away from her clinical work, Miss Edwards enjoys a busy and active lifestyle. She keeps fit through skiing and horse-riding, loves to travel, and finds relaxation in tending to her homegrown fruit and vegetables.
At Practice Plus Group Hospital, Shepton Mallet a private consultation with Miss Edwards is a very affordable £95. This price includes: an in-depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs and a tailored treatment plan – no GP referral needed, simply call 0330 058 1804 or fill out the form on this page.
Miss Edwards’ specialist interests include soft tissue conditions and degenerative arthritis in the hands. She undertakes surgery to treat carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger fingers and thumb, Dupuytren’s contracture, ganglions, arthritis of the thumb and fingers including joint replacements. Miss Edwards performs the majority of surgery under local anaesthesia.
*Average yearly procedures at Practice Plus Group Hospitals. Data from 2023-2024. Figure correct as of 31st December 2024.
Miss Edwards has undertaken specialist training in hand and wrist surgery at Wrightington Hospital and in joint replacement techniques in the fingers and thumb.
Fellowships
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- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons.
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- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Orthopaedics.
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- Wrightington Hospital Upper Limb Unit.
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FAQs about the consultant
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Where is Alison TJ Edwards located?
Alison TJ Edwards practises at Shepton Mallet
Does Alison TJ Edwards accept new patients?
Yes, Alison TJ Edwards is always happy to welcome new patients for Orthopaedics.
Does Alison TJ Edwards accept insured patients?
Yes, Alison TJ Edwards accepts insured patients. The approved insurers are:
AvivaAXA HealthBupaBupa GlobalCignaHealix Health ServicesVitalityHealthWPA
Does Alison TJ Edwards accept self-pay patients?
Yes, Alison TJ Edwards is happy to welcome patients seeking Orthopaedics via the self-pay route.
Does Alison TJ Edwards accept NHS patients?
Yes, Alison TJ Edwards accepts NHS Orthopaedics patients.
Do I need a referral to see Alison TJ Edwards?
If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Alison TJ Edwards.
Can I pay to see Alison TJ Edwards?
Yes. An initial consultation with Alison TJ Edwards costs £95. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.
What can I expect during my consultation with Alison TJ Edwards?
First, Alison TJ Edwards will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options.
This will likely involve them carrying out medical tests such as X-rays or blood tests. They may also ask questions about your medical history.
How much does it cost to see Alison TJ Edwards?
It costs £95 to have an initial consultation with Alison TJ Edwards.