Mr Christopher James

Professional Profile

Mr James qualified as a doctor in 2000 at St. Georges Hospital Medical School, London and went on to train with the prestigious Guys and St Thomas South East Orthopaedic Training Programme. Due to the progress and dedication he exhibited during his training, he was invited to join an Upper Limb and Microsurgical Fellowship Programme in Brisbane, Australia. During this fellowship, he worked tirelessly with internationally renowned Orthopaedic Surgeons, increasing his knowledge and capacity to treat complex orthopaedic issues.

Mr James was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic and Hand Surgeon in 2014, at Kent East NHS Trust. Christopher is also well established in the research community, authoring various journal publications.

Personal Profile

Mr James keeps fit with cycling and running regularly. This is often now with his 2 children and dog who join him.  Aside from this he is an avid cook and truly enjoys an evening of great food and drink.

Memberships & Associations

• General Medical Council
• Royal College of Surgeons

Research & Publications

Chris has always been involved in up to date practice of medicine. He has published internationally and co-authored books. Currently he is an investigator for a clinical trial within the Trust assessing effectiveness of treatment for hand arthritis.

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome – Key Facts

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) is a common disabling condition of the hand, caused by pressure on the median nerve in the wrist. It can be extremely painful, causing numbness, tingling, itching and weakness in the palm of the hand and fingers, especially the thumb, index and middle fingers.

To read the full article, click here

Wide Awake Surgery

Following the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the safety of our patients is becoming even more crucial than ever. Where previous operations were mostly performed asleep under general anaesthetic, medical advances have made it possible to now operate with patients awake during their procedure. 

To read the full article, click here

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome at Home and in the Workplace

Mr Chris James, Consultant Orthopaedic Hand and Wrist Surgeon at One Ashford Hospital explains more on Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, along with treatment options available at the hospital.

To read the full article, click here

Mr Chris James discusses Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, common symptoms, causes, and recommended treatments

Learn more on Mr Chris James, why he chose to become an Orthopaedic Surgeon and what he enjoys most about his job

Learn more on Dupuytren’s Contracture with Mr Chris James, Orthopaedic Hand & Wrist Surgeon

Hand and wrist arthritis, common symptoms and available treatment options