Personal Profile
Mr Ravi Mallina is a highly skilled and experienced Consultant Hand and Wrist Surgeon offering treatment within a multi-disciplinary team comprising of therapists, rheumatologists, anaesthetists and radiologists. He is known for his expertise in treating complex hand and wrist conditions, and has a reputation for providing high-quality care to his patients, reflected in consistently scoring high in patient surveys. Mr Mallina provides patient specific solutions using implants designed using 3D printing technology in London and Surrey, enabling patients achieve functional results to the highest standards. He offers patients fracture specific plate fixation of complex distal radius fractures, and provides a holistic approach in treating complex hand and wrist injuries.
Mr Mallina has extensive experience in managing a wide range of hand and wrist conditions, including carpal tunnel syndrome and other nerve compressions affecting the upper extremity, arthritis, Dupuytren’s contracture, and overuse injuries of the hand and wrist. He has particular interest in treating sports injuries of the hand and wrist using minimally invasive surgical techniques. Mr Mallina is an active member of several professional organizations, and recognised by all major national and international private medical insurance providers.
Fellowships
Pulvertaft Hand Unit, Derby UK
Hand Centre Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham UK
Hand, wrist & Microsurgery Unit Prince of Wales Hospital Sha Tin Hong Kong
Appointment as consultant Mr Mallina was awarded his Completion of Certificate of Specialist Training(CCST) in 2018 and is on General Medical Council’s specialist register. He then was appointed as consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon at Croydon Health Services (CHS) NHS Trust in 2020.
Qualifications
2009 MRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
2017 FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
2019 Dip Hand Surg, British Society for Surgery of the Hand
Teaching
Mr Mallina has a wealth of teaching experience, particularly in the field of Hand Surgery. His experience teaching undergraduates, aspiring surgeons, and on cadaveric courses suggests that he has a strong foundation in anatomy and surgical techniques. His experience teaching on FRCS examination courses and being employed as a Surgical College tutor for the Royal College of Surgeons of England indicates that he is well-versed in the current standards and requirements for surgical education and training. Mr Mallina is an educational supervisor for Orthopaedic trainees training in South West London and Surrey, mentoring aspiring next generation Orthopaedic surgeons.
Research
Mr Mallina has a strong commitment to research and evidence-based medicine, and regularly publishes in peer-reviewed journals. He has presented his research work at various national and regional meetings. Mr Mallina’s research is focussed on improving the outcomes of hand and wrist surgeries, reducing complications and improving patient satisfaction. He is a reviewer of Orthopaedic and hand surgery journals.