Private Hand & Wrist Surgery Darlington

Woodlands Hospital offers private hand & wrist surgery for patients across Darlington and further afield

At Woodlands Hospital in Darlington, our team of experienced hand and wrist surgeons offer a range of treatment options.

Our experienced team of hand and wrist surgeons at Woodlands Hospital offer regular private outpatient appointments. Here, they can diagnose and treat any concerns you may have relating to your hand or wrist. These appointments give patients reassurance as they will be seen quickly, and benefit from the peace of mind of having fast access to any further treatment, tests and results if required.

If further treatment is necessary following consultation, our facilities allow for procedures to be performed in our own theatres. For smaller procedures, we have a day-care unit where patients can receive treatment and go home the same day.

For more information on private dermatology treatment pricing, please refer to our price list.

To arrange an initial appointment with one of our hand and wrist surgeons for private treatment, please call our friendly Patient Liaison Officers on 01325 341786. Alternatively, you can book online with a specialist of your choice.

Hand and wrist pain can be caused by various conditions, including:

Rheumatoid arthritis
Osteoarthritis
A sprain or fracture
Tendonitis

Living with joint pain can make small, everyday activities in life feel like an uphill battle. But it doesn’t have to be this way.

At Woodlands Hospital, we have a network of specialist consultants who work with multi-disciplinary teams comprising of:

Pain management specialists
Physiotherapists
Radiologists and more

Our dedicated healthcare professionals are here to help you get better – faster.

Begin your journey with us today booking an appointment online or phoning our friendly enquiry team on 01325 968 195.

Our hand and wrist surgeons treat a number of conditions at Woodlands Hospital. Some of the most common procedures carried out are below.

Accessing private healthcare with us is easy, whether you choose to pay directly or use private medical insurance.

If you are paying for yourself, we can usually offer an upfront cost which you can then choose to pay in full or access one of our easy payment options.

If you have insurance, we can arrange direct settlement with your insurance provider, although you should check in advance to see if your treatment is covered. There are usually only three steps to accessing private treatment using insurance:

Speak to your GP: Let your GP know that you have private medical insurance during your appointment with them. Ask them to refer you to Woodlands Hospital, and in you have already chosen which consultant you would like to see, let your GP know their name so they can give you a specific referral letter. The letter should include the hospital and consultant name, as well as the recommended treatment. Your GP can also give you a referral letter with no specified consultant.
Speak to us: Once you have your referral letter from your GP, give our friendly Patient Liaison Officers a call on 01325 341786. If your GP gets in touch with us directly with your referral, we will be in touch with you.
Speak to your insurer: After speaking to your GP, ensure that you call your insurer and activate your insurance. Have your insurance details to hand when you call, as they will need it to confirm that the treatment you need is covered by our policy. If the treatment is not covered but you would still like to go private, you can explore alternative methods.

For more information, visit our private medical insurance page.

At Woodlands Hospital, we help people living in Darlington and further afield. With us, you can benefit from:

Assessments ASAP – Hand and wrist conditions are best treated at the earliest possible stage. If you’ve been experiencing any of the associated symptoms, our consultants can see you for an assessment without delay, getting you an accurate diagnosis and the necessary treatment before your symptoms progress any further.
Patient satisfaction – 98.1% of patients in 2024 said they would be likely or extremely likely to recommend their consultant to their friends or family. 96% also said that their overall experience of the nursing care was very good or excellent. We aim to make your stay with us as comfortable as possible, and these results highlight our continued efforts to ensure this is achieved.
Personalised care – We believe in a bespoke approach to treatment, tailoring each experience to our patients’ needs and whatever may be best for you. This is regularly reviewed, ensuring you get the necessary treatment at every stage of your patient journey.
A multi-disciplinary approach – Our teams at Woodlands work in tandem with each other to provide you with the best possible care from start to finish. Working closely alongside a dedicated team of radiographers, anaesthetists, and nurses, you have support from medical professionals every step of the way during your treatment.
Convenient appointments – With appointments available between 10am and 8.30pm Monday-Saturday, you are sure to find an appointment slot that suits your needs and availability.
Park with ease – We know that parking should be the least of your worries when attending hospital, so our car park has ample space to accommodate your needs. This also includes 4 electric vehicle charging points. Alternatively, we are very close to Darlington Railway Station, should you wish to visit us by train. We are also a short walk from multiple bus stops, including Morton Park Way (Morrisons) and Yarm Road.

Our Patient Liaison Officers are available to support you throughout your entire journey with us. Whether it be advice or an answer to a pricing query you're looking for, the team will liaise with our specialists to provide you with all of the information you may need ahead of treatment/surgery. They are contactable on 01325 341786.

Woodlands Hospital first opened in Darlington in 2001, and we have been treating patients from Darlington and the wider area ever since.

We are located on Morton Park Way, opposite Dunelm and Premier Inn and over the road from Morrisons. Darlington Train Station is approximately 3.5 miles away and there is a taxi rank at the station with cabs available throughout the day. We are also a short walk from numerous bus routes, with stops at Morrisons and on Yarm Road. We are a short distance from local attractions such as Hopetown, the brick train sculpture and the Hippodrome.

We have free parking available on-site, with 4 electric vehicle charging points. The hospital has an accessible entrance, however please do let a member of the team know if you require a wheelchair and one of our friendly porters can assist you into the building.

Each of our rooms feature an en-suite for added comfort and privacy. The rooms are spacious with a remote controlled TV and free Wi-Fi available during your stay. Our catering team are on-hand to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner at regular mealtimes. We offer a range of choices available, please do let us know of any special dietary requirements you have prior to your admission.

As well as offering surgery, we have a number of fantastic facilities on-site at Woodlands.

Our physiotherapy department consists of many experienced senior physiotherapists with a range of clinical interests including MSK, women's health and men's health. We also have a fully equipped gymnasium, including an anti-gravity treadmill, exercise bike and numerous weights. The team will work closely with you to reach your goals, and you can self refer to book an appointment. If you're interested, please give the team a call on 01325 341712 and choose option 2.

We also have imaging facilities on-site, including a wide-bore MRI scanner, x-ray, ultrasound, fluoroscopy and access to a CT scanner. Please note: appointments for any imaging service at Woodlands Hospital can only be made once the department receives a referral from a GMC-registered consultant. For more information, please give our friendly enquiry team a call on 01325 968 195.