Riem Johnson

MB ChB, MD, FRCS (T&O)
Consultant Orthopaedic Hand Surgeon

Specialities

All aspects of hand and wrist surgery. Special interests in Dupuytren’s disease, joint replacement, tendonitis and nerve compression syndromes including at the elbow.

Current Posts

Consultant Hand Surgeon:
University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Consultant Hand Surgeon:
Montefiore Hospital, Hove
Nuffield Health Hospital, Brighton

Training & Qualifications

Qualified: Leicester University
Basic Surgical Training: North East Deanery
Orthopaedic Training: North East Deanery
Higher Qualifications: MD, University of Newcastle, British Diploma of Hand Surgery
Fellowship: Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London 

Professional Interests

Local Service Development:
Local Medical School teaching and GP training.
Training courses for KSS T&O trainees.

Research:
Biomechanics of the thumb base.
Principle Investigator for DISC trial in Brighton (Dupuytren’s disease study)

Exploring:
Green sustainability lead for T&O department
Prevention of hand injuries Lead – British Society for Surgery of the Hand

Teaching:
Advance Trauma and Life Support trainer, Brighton & Hastings.
Hand Fracture Fixation, Cardiff
British Hand Diploma Faculty 

Personal Interests

I enjoy spending my non-working time with my husband, 3 lively children and dog. We try and make the most of the great outdoors together, either at the beach or in the hills. I am fortunate to have discovered the joy of sea swimming and have completed two 5km sea swims for charity.