Mr Alex Reid

Mr Alex Reid

Consultant in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery

BA(Hons) BM BChir MA(Cantab) FRCS(Plast) MFSTEd Dip Hand Surg(Br) FEBHS

"I enjoy working with the team at Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital to deliver exceptional care to patients."


Specialises in

  • Benign skin lesions
  • Skin cancer surgery
  • Hand surgery (eg carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren's disease)

I am a highly experienced consultant plastic and hand surgeon based in Cambridge, specialising in hand surgery, nerve injuries of the upper limb and skin surgery. I provide expert care for adults, helping patients restore hand function, mobility and confidence after injuries, degenerative conditions, or skin concerns, drawing on my exceptional precision and dexterity to achieve the best outcomes in complex cases.

Across my practice, I manage approximately 1,600 clinic appointments each year and perform or supervises over 600 surgical procedures annually. I am a carpal tunnel specialist in Cambridge, performing over 140 carpal tunnel releases each year, almost all using the WALANT (wide-awake local anaesthetic no tourniquet) technique. I also carries out around 44 Dupuytren’s contracture surgeries annually, with about 90% of private sector cases performed under the WALANT technique.

I treat a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, Dupuytren’s contracture, arthritis and tendon injuries. I also provide advanced care for serious hand and upper limb trauma as part of the plastic and hand surgery team at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, assisting patients in recovering from complex injuries. In addition, I specialise in skin and soft tissue surgery, managing moles, cysts, lipomas, warts and skin cancers, including basal cell carcinoma and other malignant lesions.

My expertise have been recognised by national media outlets, including the BBC and ITV, reflecting my reputation for clinical excellence.

Alongside my clinical practice, I am actively involved in surgical education and research, serving as a by-Fellow and Tutor at Hughes Hall, Cambridge University, a former Honorary Lecturer at University College London, and a member of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh. I have also received the Cambridge University Clinical School Excellent Teaching Award and an approved tutor for the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) and the University of Manchester Diploma in Hand Surgery, supporting the development of future hand surgeons.

Committed to patient-centered care, I ensure that every patient receives personalised treatment tailored to their condition and goals. I see adult patients for a broad range of hand, nerve, and skin conditions, providing expertise, compassion, and the latest surgical techniques in Cambridge and at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.

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General Medical Council Number: 6151476

Treatment information

Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mr Alex Reid at Spire include:

Orthopaedics

Dermatology

Orthopaedics - hand and wrist

Other treatments

  • Cubital tunnel syndrome
  • Finger and thumb arthritis
  • Flexor tendon surgery
  • Lipoma removal
  • Nerve surgery
  • Skin cancer surgery

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Additional information

Dermatological surgery
Hand and wrist surgery
Orthopaedic surgery
Reconstructive surgery
Skin cancer
Soft tissue injury

BM BChir / University of Cambridge / 2006
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
First qualification in medicine and surgery


Professional memberships

First qualification in medicine and surgery

Fellow of European Board of Hand Surgery (FEBHS)

Full Member of British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)

Member of Faculty of Surgical Trainers (Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh)

By-Fellow of Hughes Hall, Cambridge University

Consultant in Plastic Surgery and Hand Surgery, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Trust.

I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children. I am also a pianist. 

Private secretary Emma Selby
Private secretary telephone 07380 720 550
Private secretary email emma@alexreidmedical.com