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Mr Ashley I. Simpson

Mr Simpson's path ultimately led him to the Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital - one of the few centres in the world dedicated to complex nerve surgery.

As a Consultant Peripheral Nerve Surgeon, he specialises in treating both adults and children with complex conditions including:

  • Traumatic and brachial plexus birth injuries (Erb's palsy)
  • Entrapment neuropathies
  • Surgical complications
  • Nerve reconstruction following injury

Education

1

St John's College, University of Cambridge

Neuroscience (Bachelor of Arts with Honours)

2

St Bartholomew's and The London School of Clinical Medicine

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)

3

St John's College, University of Cambridge

Medical Sciences (Master of Arts - MA)

4

St Bartholomew's and The London School of Clinical Medicine

Trauma Science (Master of Science - MSc)

5

University of Dundee

Medical Education (Postgraduate Certificate - PGCert)

6

University of Manchester

Clinical Data Science (Postgraduate Certificate - PGCert)

Career Development

European Space Agency

Flight Surgery Intern - Astronaut Training Centre, Cologne, Germany

Academic Foundation Programme

Research into how high intensity exercise alters pain thresholds in elite athletes - Queens Medical Centre, Nottingham

Core Surgical Training

Trauma & Orthopaedic surgical training - Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford

Junior Upper Limb Fellowship

Specialist training in upper limb orthopaedic surgery - Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London

Specialist Training

Specialist Trauma & Orthopaedic Training - Percivall Pott Programme, North Central & North East London

Locum Trauma & Upper Limb Consultant

Queen Elizabeth Hospital, London

Perth Sports Surgery Fellowship

Perth, Western Australia

Senior Upper Limb Fellowship

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London

Trauma & Upper Limb Consultant

Guy's and St Thomas' Hospital, London

Consultant Peripheral Nerve Surgeon

Peripheral Nerve Injury Unit, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore

Professional Qualifications

Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (MRCS)

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England (FRCS)

Fellow of the Academy of Medical Educators (FAcadMEd)

Professional roles

Mr Simpson is actively involved in several professional committees, contributing to the advancement of orthopaedic and nerve surgery:

Education Committee

British Elbow and Shoulder Society (BESS)

Contributing to educational initiatives and professional development programmes for surgeons specialising in upper limb surgery.

Shoulder and Elbow Committee

International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT)

Collaborating with international colleagues to advance shoulder and elbow surgery techniques and education globally.

Chair of Trustees

Pain UK

Championing patient advocacy and equitable access to care for those suffering from chronic pain conditions.

Virtual Education Lead

Global Nerve Foundation

Developing a global and standardised curriculum for peripheral nerve surgeons to enhance patient care across the world.

Research and Publications

Mr Simpson's research interests span from space medicine to nerve reconstruction techniques, reflecting his diverse career path:

Artificial intelligence in medical education and peripheral nerve surgery

Pain threshold alterations in elite athletes during high-intensity exercise

Advanced examination techniques in peripheral nerve injury

Outcomes and diagnostics in upper limb pathology

Educational methodologies in surgical training

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Last reviewed: 26 May 2026