The Reading Shoulder Unit

The Reading Shoulder Unit is an International Centre of Excellence, treating both private and NHS patients at our clinics based within The Berkshire Independent Hospital and Spire Dunedin Hospital in Reading.

The Unit was originally established in 1999 at the Royal Berkshire Hospital, the Berkshire Independent Hospital and Spire Dunedin Hospital and was responsible for developing "The Copeland Shoulder", a cementless resurfacing shoulder replacement technique now used worldwide.

The 'Verso Shoulder Replacement System', a cementless bone preserving reversed geometry shoulder replacement, was also designed and developed within the unit.

We investigate and treat patients from across the UK and worldwide with all disorders of the shoulder and elbow

Professor Ofer Levy and his team continue to provide the highest possible standards of care that make the Reading Shoulder Unit worthy of its reputation as the world leaders in shoulder surgery.

Patients can consult and be treated at either The Berkshire Independent Hospital or Spire Dunedin.

Private patients (self pay or insured) can call and book directly.

GP’s can refer NHS patients, using the NHS Choose & Book system, to the Reading Shoulder Unit at the Berkshire Independent Hospital.

  • Berkshire Independent Hospital

  • The Reading Shoulder Unit at the Berkshire Independent Hospital

  • Dunedin Hospital

The unit was established by two leading orthopaedic surgeons.
  • Stephen Copeland

    Stephen Copeland FRCS

  • Ofer Levy

    Ofer Levy MD MCh(Orth) FRCS

The Reading Shoulder unit is the official shoulder and elbow treatment centre for GB Rowing Team

The main Unit is located on the ground floor of the Berkshire Independent Hospital, with a fully equipped x-ray, MRI and physiotherapy department on site, with further clinics at Spire Dunedin.

Surgery takes place either at The Berkshire Independent Hospital or the Spire Dunedin Hospital.

The Unit has produced standardised rehabilitation protocols in conjunction with specialist shoulder physiotherapists at the Reading Hospitals. These protocols are currently being adopted by other hospitals and physiotherapists in the area.