He studied at St. John’s College, Cambridge and St. Mary’s Hospital, London, where he qualified as a doctor in 1995. He undertook his Orthopaedic training in London before embarking on sub-specialty training in shoulder surgery. He was awarded a Fellowship in South Africa under Joe De Beer, one of the world’s leading arthroscopic(keyhole) shoulder surgeons. He subsequently undertook a further Fellowship in Arthroscopy and Athletic Injuries at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver under Professor McCormack (Chief Medical Officer for the Canadian Olympic Team). He was actively involved both in research and the treatment of numerous world class sportsmen during these periods abroad.

Mr Jennings specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of the whole spectrum of shoulder problems, but has a particular interest in performing advanced arthroscopic (keyhole) procedures to treat conditions ranging from instability to tendon damage. He is actively involved in the training of other doctors and surgeons and teaches on arthroscopic shoulder surgery courses.

In addition to his extensive arthroscopic experience he has also been trained in complex open procedures. These include operations for the treatment of irreparable tendon problems and arthritis including reverse shoulder replacements and tendon transfers (on which he has published internationally).

Mr. Jennings is frequently referred patients with complex shoulder problems from other orthopaedic surgeons.  He has special interest in: 

• Frozen Shoulder
• Rotator Cuff Injury
• Shoulder Instability
• Shoulder Impingement
• Clavicle Fractures
• Dislocated Shoulder
• Humerus Fractures
• Shoulder Labral Tear
• Shoulder Pain
• Arthritis (Shoulder)
• Bursitis
• Fracture (Broken Bone)
• Sports Injuries

His primary concern is with obtaining optimal results for his patients where goals can range from the reduction of pain and dysfunction to return to high level sporting activities. His practice is audited using internationally validated scoring systems. Mr. Jennings works closely with highly experienced physiotherapists, osteopaths, sports medicine specialists, anaesthetists, and radiologists to achieve the best outcome for his patients with shoulder problems.

Patient feedback: 

• Explained the procedure thoroughly which put me at ease,
• Gavin has been excellent at diagnosing, explaining and treating my problem.
• Very pleasant, easy going and cheerful; while also being very professional.
• Very good overall experience. A specialist with a personal touch.
• Gavin is a great surgeon and is well regarded by patients and colleagues alike.

Clinical Interests

The diagnosis and treatment of the whole spectrum of problems related to the shoulder girdle.

All arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder. Procedures performed include arthroscopic surgery for instability and rotator cuff problems.

Open procedures include joint replacement surgery for arthritis (joint resurfacing, hemiarthroplasty, total shoulder replacement and reverse polarity shoulder replacement), tendon transfer and surgery to treat trauma and fractures around the shoulder and clavicle.

• Frozen Shoulder
• Rotator Cuff Injury
• Shoulder Instability
• Shoulder Impingement
• Clavicle Fractures
• Dislocated Shoulder
• Humerus Fractures
• Shoulder Labral Tear
• Shoulder Pain
• Arthritis (Shoulder)
• Bursitis
• Fracture (Broken Bone)
• Sports Injuries

• British Orthopaedic Association
• British Elbow and Shoulder Society
• Royal College of Surgeons