MR SIMON ROCHE
HAND & WRIST SURGEON
For Appointments: 01706 655 121
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The Highfield Hospital

Mr Simon Roche
Hand & Wrist Surgeon
I am an experienced consultant in trauma and orthopaedic hand and wrist surgery, working at the Northern Care Alliance since 2014. I have expertise in treating conditions of the hand, wrist and elbow including fractures and injuries.
I have specialist training in the area of trauma and orthopaedic hand and wrist surgery having completed prestigious fellowships at Wrightington Hospital Upper Limb Unit and The Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby.
I am actively involved in orthopaedic research and education. I am a published author of scientific articles in several international surgical journals. I regularly engage in peer review of surgical literature acting as a journal reviewer for a number of prominent medical journals.
I completed a MD degree (Doctorate in Medicine) in cartilage repair using stem cell technology. I am a trainer of surgical trainees who are undertaking their clinical training in hand and wrist surgery.
I have completed a specialist qualification in my field of expertise called the European Diploma in Hand Surgery.
Training and Experience
I qualified with an honours medical degree in 2000. I have done fellowship training at Wrightington Hospital and the Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby.
I completed my MD Thesis on the use of stem cell technology to help treat osteoarthritis.
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I am an experienced NHS consultant in trauma and orthopaedic surgery at the Northern Care Alliance since 2014.
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Click this link to see my publications and research-
https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Simon-Roche
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Qualifications and Memberships:
Honours Medical degree: MB BCh NUI (honours) 2000
Member of the Royal College of Surgeons (MRCS) 2004
MD 2010
FRCSGlasg (Tr and Orth) 2011
European Diploma in Hand and Wrist surgery 2014
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My NHS practice is primarily based at Rochdale Infirmary and The Royal Oldham Hospital as part of the Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust.
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My private practise is currently based at The Highfield Hospital, Rochdale.
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The Highfield Hospital
Manchester Road
Rochdale
OL11 4LZ
Tel: 01706 655 121
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Contact:
If you would like to make an appointment or find our more information about your treatment, please contact me by email or phone.
01706 655 121