Expert Non-Invasive Treatment for Dupuytren’s and Ledderhose Disease Across the UK

Dr Richard Shaffer set up Dupuytren’s UK in April 2011 to provide non-invasive treatments for people who suffer from benign conditions such as Ledderhose disease and early-stage Dupuytren’s contracture in the Guildford area. Today, Dupuytren’s UK offers this service to patients throughout the UK.

A bright, clean hospital hallway with white walls, light floors, and closed doors on both sides. Empty chairs line the wall—a calm scene where patients may await evaluation for Dupuytren’s contracture symptoms. Overhead lights softly illuminate the corridor.

About Us

Dr Richard Shaffer set up Dupuytren’s UK in April 2011 to provide non-invasive treatments for people who suffer from benign conditions such as Ledderhose disease and early-stage Dupuytren’s contracture in the Guildford area. Today, Dupuytren’s UK offers this service to patients throughout the UK.

A bright, clean hospital hallway with white walls, light floors, and closed doors on both sides. Empty chairs line the wall—a calm scene where patients may await evaluation for Dupuytren’s contracture symptoms. Overhead lights softly illuminate the corridor.

Why choose Dupuytren's UK?

Two light gray armchairs face each other with a small round wooden table in between, holding stacked books about Dupuytrens disease. A green potted plant sits behind the table, against a textured beige wall.
A professional and engaging image of Dr. Richard Shaffer, featuring his warm smile, distinctive glasses, and a classic dark shirt against a clean backdrop.

Meet Dr Richard Shaffer

Dr Shaffer is a Consultant Clinical Oncologist and a prominent UK expert in the use of radiotherapy for treating benign disease (including Dupuytren’s disease, Ledderhose, plantar fasciitis and keloid scarring) and skin and urological cancers.

Our centres

Appointments with Dr Shaffer take place in London, Guildford and Nottingham. Treatment can be delivered in any of 15 centres around the UK (Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Chelmsford, Cromwell, Elstree, Guildford, London Cromwell, Wimbledon Cancer Centre London,  Maidstone, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Oxford, Portsmouth, Southampton, Windsor). See below for details:

Exterior view of Cromwell Hospital in London, surrounded by lush green trees.

London - Cromwell Hospital

164-178 Cromwell Road, SW5 0TU

Wimbledon Cancer Centre London

49 Parkside, London SW19 5NB

Guilford BMI St. Martha Oncology Centre, Genesis Care

Guildford - GenesisCare Surrey

Rosalind Franklin Close, Guildford, Surrey, GU2 7AW

Nottingham - The Park Centre Oncology

Sherwood Lodge Drive, NG5 8RX