Mr Gavin Schaller is a hand & wrist orthopaedic consultant based in Hertfordshire and London. His NHS practice is based in West Hertfordshire NHS Teaching Trust. Privately Mr Schaller runs clinics and operates from Spire Bushey Hospital, Pinehill Hospital & One Hatfield Hospital.
He underwent his orthopaedic and trauma training in London, on the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital rotation. Following this, Mr Schaller went on to sub-specialise in hand & wrist surgery, undertaking dual fellowship training in both orthopaedic and plastic hand surgery. He has been awarded the European Diploma in Hand Surgery and is a member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH).
Mr Schaller treats the full spectrum of hand and wrist problems from trauma and sports injuries through to arthritis, Dupuytren’s disease and nerve compressions.
Emphasis is placed on ensuring a clear patient understanding of diagnosis, investigation and treatment options in clinic. Shared decision making and working closely with hand therapists ensures the best outcomes whether non-operative treatments or surgical solutions are undertaken.
What patients say
Rated 5.0 by patients
★★★★★
5.0 from 31 verified reviews on iWantGreatCare
"I would thoroughly recommend Mr Schaller to anyone suffering with their hands. He was so kind, attentive and explained everything in detail. He operated on both my thumbs and both are absolutely perfect now. Superb doctor."
"After an unpleasant consultation with a different consultant, Mr Schaller was a breath of fresh air. He took the time to explain all options, with the pros and cons of each. I'd recommend him to anyone needing hand or wrist surgery."
"Exceptional clinician with outstanding communication skills. A very kind and caring approach, with detailed explanation of both the procedure and post-surgery expectations. I felt totally confident as his patient."
"Mr Schaller carried out a trigger finger procedure under local anaesthetic. I could not be happier with everything from start to finish — recovery has been quicker than ever before. Would highly recommend him."
"Very pleasant, reassuring and attentive manner, which left me confident I was getting the best treatment possible for my complaint."
"An absolute pleasure to be treated by someone with great care and consideration. From consultation through to discharge I was very impressed with his professionalism."