Professor Noorani’s exceptional skill in managing complex sports injuries and trauma is recognized worldwide, leading many orthopaedic colleagues to refer their most challenging cases to him. His prestigious roles have included serving as the UK team doctor for the American National Basketball Association (NBA) and as an orthopaedic doctor for the American National Football League (NFL) and the Rugby World Cup (2015). He is also a trusted name in the film industry, regularly treating A-list actors.

Operating primarily out of London, Professor Noorani also maintains practices in the Cayman Islands, Shanghai, and Pakistan. His global presence reflects his commitment to providing top-tier care no matter where his patients are. His compassionate approach ensures that every patient receives an accurate diagnosis delivered in a clear and empathetic manner. Despite his world-renowned status, Professor Noorani remains deeply committed to ongoing research and development in his field.

Graduating from Imperial College School of Medicine (London) in 2000, Professor Noorani completed his orthopaedic and trauma training on the prestigious Royal London Hospital rotation, alongside 16 months of specialized training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, with the Shoulder and Elbow Service and the Peripheral Nerve Injury

Unit. He become a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS Trauma & Orth) in 2009. He further honed his skills with specialist fellowship training in shoulder, elbow, and upper limb surgery at the globally renowned Upper Limb Fellowship Programme at The Royal Liverpool Hospital.

He earned the Annual British Shoulder and Elbow Society Fellowship in 2010 and the British Orthopaedic Association Fellowship in 2011. These esteemed fellowships allowed him to gain invaluable insights into upper limb and trauma surgery at leading institutions in the USA, including Mass General (Harvard University), the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Columbia University, the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, and the Rothman Institute in Philadelphia. He was also awarded an AO trauma fellowship in Salzburg.

His NHS base is at Europe’s largest level 1 trauma centre at The Royal London Hospital. As part of Barts Health NHS Trust, Professor Noorani provides a tertiary referral service for complex upper limb patients.

As Medical Director, Founder, and Chairman of OS Clinic, he leads a team of over thirty internationally acclaimed orthopaedic and maxillofacial specialists, treating adult and paediatric patients from around the globe. He also heads the upper limb division at the Sports Injury Clinic at OS Clinic and serves at several prestigious hospitals, including Circle London Independent Hospital, Nuffield at Barts, BUPA Cromwell Hospital, St John & St Elizabeth Hospital, The London Clinic, and Harley Street Specialist Hospital.

As a visiting Professor of Orthopaedics and Medical Education at the Institute of Medicine, University of Bolton, Professor Noorani plays a crucial role in establishing a new medical college.

He is renowned for his multidisciplinary approach to upper limb treatment, emphasizing a holistic, patient-centric strategy. Only about 20% of his patients require surgery, thanks to his collaboration with physiotherapists and his meticulous approach to patient rehabilitation. When surgery is necessary, he utilizes minimally invasive and joint preservation techniques to ensure rapid recovery.

Professor Noorani firmly believes that accurate diagnosis is essential, but clear communication is equally important. Patients and therapists alike value the reassurance and detailed explanations he provides. An expert in setting up multidisciplinary teams and innovative one-stop clinics, he has streamlined the patient journey in upper limb services

through LEAN methodology. He has also been at the forefront of telemedicine, developing techniques now used globally, allowing seamless cross-border diagnoses and consultations.

As the founding member of the Royal London Orthopaedic and Trauma Society and the Barts Orthopaedic Fund, and a board member of the European Society for Shoulder and Elbow Rehabilitation (EUSSER), Professor Noorani’s influence extends beyond clinical practice. He is an active member of the British Shoulder and Elbow Society, the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Medical Association, and a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons. His contributions to education and clinical supervision are widely recognized, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals and significant research contributions, including previous roles as a principal investigator on multicentre randomised controlled trials.

Professor Noorani’s reputation as a caring and compassionate surgeon is well-earned. Patients trust him not only for his technical expertise but also for his deep understanding of their personal experiences and the impacts of their conditions. His holistic approach ensures that every patient feels valued and understood, cementing his position as one of the foremost surgeons in the world.