Mr Angus Maclean — Consultant Hand Surgeon, Cardiff
BM MRCS FRCS (Tr&Orth) MD Eur Hand Dip
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Mr Angus Maclean is a Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon. Imperial-trained, Oxford-fellowship-trained, with a European Hand Diploma — and a former Great Britain international 1500m runner.
Meet Angus
Mr Angus Maclean is a full-time Consultant Hand & Wrist Surgeon at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and one of Acorn's lead surgeons for carpal tunnel and hand surgery.
He qualified from the University of Southampton Medical School in 2005 and trained in trauma at the Royal Perth Hospital in Australia before returning to the UK. He completed Core Surgical Training in Bristol where he was awarded a Royal College of Surgeons Research Fellowship and an MD investigating the safety of orthopaedic implants.
He completed higher surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics in Wales, specialising in hand and wrist surgery, then undertook a travelling hand surgery fellowship at the University Hospital of Zurich, followed by a year of specialist hand surgical training at the John Radcliffe Hospital and the Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Oxford. He was awarded the European Hand Diploma in 2018 — the highest qualification in hand surgery in Europe.
Outside surgery, Mr Maclean ran competitively for Great Britain between 1999 and 2006 and was GB Under-23 1500m champion in both 2000 and 2001. He still runs with Swansea Harriers. He's a member of the British Society for Surgery of the Hand.
Carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist and hand, joint replacement, joint fusion, Dupuytren's disease, ganglion removal, trigger finger, hand and wrist trauma, hand & wrist deformity correction after fracture.
Services performed by Angus
4 services available at our Cardiff clinics, serving Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan.
Education & training
Qualifications & achievements
- GB Under-23 1500m Champion (2000, 2001)
- Royal College of Surgeons Research Fellowship
- European Hand Diploma (2018)
- Member, British Society for Surgery of the Hand
- MD research degree, University of Bristol
What patients say about Acorn
Acorn Private Clinic holds an overall 4.9-star rating across 376 Google reviews. Our patients consistently mention the calm, professional and unhurried care they receive.
Common questions
How do I book an appointment with Mr Angus Maclean?
Book directly online or call 029 2199 9300. No GP referral required — you can self-refer. Most patients are seen within the same week at our Cardiff clinics.
Where will I see Mr Angus Maclean?
At our private clinic in Cardiff and the surrounding area. Full address details will be confirmed at booking.
Is Mr Angus Maclean covered by my private health insurance?
We are recognised by major UK insurers including Bupa, AXA, Vitality, WPA and Benenden. Please check with your insurer for pre-authorisation requirements before booking.
How much will my appointment cost?
Pricing varies by service. Visit our full price list for current consultation, scan and procedure fees. We’re transparent about costs — you’ll know the price before you book.
What qualifications does Angus hold?
Mr Angus Maclean holds BM MRCS FRCS (Tr&Orth) MD Eur Hand Dip. All Acorn clinicians are GMC-registered (or equivalent professional body), HIW-regulated, and trained to UK consultant or senior clinician level.
Book with Mr Angus Maclean
Same-week appointments at our Cardiff clinics — serving the Vale of Glamorgan.