Meet the Team

Mr Zaf Naqui and Laura Miller (Specialist Hand Therapist) in joint Hand & Wrist Sports Injury Clinic

Specialist Hand Therapist

Since qualifying as a Physiotherapist in 2006, Laura spent her post-graduate career working within the NHS in London. Having completed general rotations, she progressed into the musculoskeletal field, gaining experience in musculoskeletal outpatients, Plastic Surgery and Orthopaedics before specialising in Hand Therapy.

She is experienced in treating traumatic hand and wrist injuries, post-operative rehabilitation following elective procedures and triage assessment and management of GP or Consultant referred hand and wrist problems.

Mr Naqui and Laura also run a joint multi-disciplinary Hand & Wrist Sports Injury Clinic

Secretary

Carol is a highly experienced medical secretary. She holds diplomas in IAM Business & Administrative Management, LCCI Business Practice and AMSPAR Medical Administration. She is usually your first point of contact dealing with telephone calls, post and emails.

Musculoskeletal Hand & Wrist Radiologists

Mr Naqui works very closely with specialist expert Hand & Wrist Consultant Radiologists Dr. Jonathan Harris, Dr. Sarah Jackson and Prof. Waqar Bhatti. All three practice within Manchester and hold the Fellowship of the Royal College of Radiologists (FRCR). They are proficient in the performance of ultrasound and interpretation of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT) and nuclear medicine studies. If you require imaging for your condition this is usually performed and reported within seven days.

Anaesthetists

Mr Naqui’s anaesthetists are all highly experienced NHS Consultants holding the Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA). In addition they are trained in the art of regional anaesthesia enabling patients to be able to have their operation awake whilst the arm is put to sleep. They will ensure your utmost safety during the surgical procedure.

Your anaesthetist will carefully discuss all the options available to you for your choice of anaesthetic and help you reach your decision as to which anaesthetic you wish to chose.