
Mr Dimitrios Tsekes Consultant Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
Committed to holistic orthopaedic care
- Specialises in the shoulder, elbow and hand
- Treats common conditions to complex injuries
- Expert in sport injuries and degenerative diseases
- Offers non-surgical treatment options

Mr Dimitrios Tsekes
Consultant Shoulder & Elbow Surgeon
Mr Tsekes provides a full comprehensive Shoulder and Elbow service for common conditions, degenerative diseases and sports injuries in London and Essex. His approach to patient care is holistic and multidisciplinary, working closely with Orthopaedic consultants and other skilled health professionals to provide a caring and evidence-based treatment for his patients.
Conditions Treated
Shoulder Conditions:
Shoulder Sport Injuries
Shoulder Dislocation (Shoulder Subluxation)
Shoulder Arthritis
Shoulder Osteoarthritis
Shoulder Pain (Subacromial Pain)
Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Impingement (Subacromial Impingement)
Frozen Shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)
Rotator Cuff Tear
Elbow Conditions:
Elbow Sport Injuries
Elbow Arthritis
Elbow Osteoarthritis
Elbow Pain
Elbow Stiffness
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
Golfer’s Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Biceps Tear
Hand & Wrist Conditions:
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Dupuytren's Contracture
Trigger Finger
Wrist and Hand Injuries
Procedures Performed
Shoulder Procedures:
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair (Keyhole Rotator Cuff Repair)
Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilisation Surgery (Keyhole Shoulder Stabilisation Surgery)
Arthroscopic Shoulder Capsular Release (Keyhole Shoulder Capsular Release)
Arthroscopic Subacromial Decompression (Keyhole Shoulder Decompression)
Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Injections (Steroid Injections, Orthobiological Joint Injections, Ultrasound Guided Injections)
Tendon Repairs
Elbow Procedures:
Elbow Replacement
Elbow Arthroscopy
Elbow Injections (Steroid Injections, Orthobiological Joint Injections, Ultrasound Guided Injections)
Fracture Fixation
Tennis Elbow Release
Golfer’s Elbow Release
Hand & Wrist Procedures:
Carpal Tunnel Decompression (Ulnar Nerve Release Surgery)
Dupuytren's Contracture Release
Hand Injections
Trigger Finger Release
Professional Memberships
British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS)
General Medical Council (GMC)
European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (EBOT)
Languages
English
Greek
Awards
Nominated for Trainer of the Year in 2018 - The Royal London Rotation
Patient Testimonials
About Mr Dimitrios Tsekes
Mr Tsekes holds a substantive post as a Trauma and Orthopaedic Consultant in Basildon University Hospital, specialising in shoulder and elbow surgery. His roles include Research and Development Lead, as well as Unit Training Director for the Orthopaedic Department. He has completed two substantive Upper Limb Fellowships at the Royal Free London and Royal London NHS Hospitals.
He graduated from the University of Athens Medical School in 2003. He completed his core surgical training in 2007 and began specialist training in Trauma and Orthopaedics at Athens Naval Hospital focusing in orthopaedic sports injuries. Following that he trained in hand surgery and microsurgery in Athens’ Major Trauma Center (KAT). In 2009 he obtained his MSc in Metabolic Bone Disorders from University of Athens Medical School.
Mr Tsekes trained in London as a registrar at The Whittington Hospital and Barnet and Chase Farm Hospitals, acquiring experience and skills in the whole spectrum of Orthopaedics, obtaining the Fellow of European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT) and Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS) diplomas. He has also completed two fellowships in upper limb surgery and worked as Orthopaedic Consultant and Upper Limb Specialist in Queens University Hospital.
Throughout his Orthopaedic career Mr Tsekes has completed research projects, published articles in peer reviewed journals, and has delivered numerous presentations at a national and international level. Mr Tsekes is passionate about training and teaching and was nominated for the Trainer of the Year Award in 2018 by the Royal London Hospital (RLHOTS) rotation. He also develops and provides courses on upper limb surgery as faculty a member for shoulder surgery cadaveric labs in Paris.
Mr Tsekes believes in a holistic and evidence-based approach to orthopaedic care. He is passionate about providing the best possible treatment for his patients and was inspired to study medicine after his experience with a compassionate doctor when he suffered illness as a young child.
Qualifications: FRCS(orth), FEBOT, MSc
Year of Qualifications: 2013
GMC number: 7059272
Main NHS base: Basildon and Thurrock University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust


What to expect
We want to ensure that your visit to Total Orthopaedics is seamless and relaxed as possible
- Fill out the form or call us to book a consultation
- Our team will contact you to book you in with a specialist suited to your treatment needs
- Our consultants will recommend the best form of treatment to get you back on your feet quickly
- In-person and virtual consultations are available with all of our specialists
Visit Me
Our consultants work out of several convenient locations in Central and Greater London. I also provide telephone and video consultations.
BMI The King’s Oak Hospital
Chase Farm (North Side)
The Ridgeway
Enfield
EN2 8SD
Highgate Private Hospital
17-19 View Rd
Highgate
London
N6 4DJ
Hospital of St John and St Elizabeth’s
60 Grove End Rd
London
NW8 9NH
Prime Health Harley Street
45 Queen Anne Street
Marylebone, London
W1G 9JF
Spire Hartswood Hospital
Eagle Way
Brentwood
Essex CM13 3LE