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Dr David Kitchen

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Ashford

Dr David Kitchen

15 years of experience 5.0 (19 verified reviews)

7,683+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
15
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Kitchen at a glance

Dr David Kitchen is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Ashford, Australia, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 13+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Ashford, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Kitchen is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacement, revision joint replacement, cartilage restoration, and lower limb sports injuries including ACL and meniscal injuries.
He completed advanced subspecialty fellowship training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, the UK’s leading orthopaedic centre, where he developed expertise in complex primary and revision hip and knee surgery, as well as joint preservation procedures. He has also undertaken visiting fellowships across Europe, including Switzerland, Germany, and France, gaining insight into innovative techniques and international best practice.
Dr Kitchen holds a PhD from Adelaide University and has published widely in peer-reviewed journals, reflecting a strong commitment to research-driven, evidence-based care. He is a Senior Clinical Lecturer at Adelaide University and Education Lead for musculoskeletal student teaching at Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals, where he holds public hospital appointments managing complex orthopaedic trauma and arthroplasty patients.
He uses advanced surgical techniques such as robotic-assisted joint replacement, anterior approach hip surgery, and patient-specific implants to provide precise, personalised care. Dr Kitchen is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centred treatment focused on relieving pain, restoring mobility, and helping patients return to work, sport, and everyday life with confidence.
Dr Kitchen consults at:
Sportsmed - Stepney, 32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069
Sportsmed - Henley Beach, 225 Military Road, Henley Beach SA 5022
Dr Kitchen operates at:
Ashford Hospital, 55 Anzac Highway, Ashford 5035
Burnside Hospital - Stepney, 32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069
Western Hospital, 168 Cudmore Terrace, Henley Beach 5022

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr David Kitchen

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Ashford (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Ashford (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-785527 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-7585EA99 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 748
Annual physical exam 99395 466
Vaccination administration 90471 1,322
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 221

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Kitchen
HEADSHOT
David Kitchen in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Kitchen with the team
WITH TEAM
David Kitchen at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 126s
Meet David Kitchen

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 15

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    David Kitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7387/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 35371306 · cited by 76
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    David Kitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9507/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 39802722 · cited by 54
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    David Kitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.7120/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 31278668 · cited by 168
  4. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    David Kitchen, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7845/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 36282366 · cited by 146

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Ashford · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Ashford · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · david.kitchen.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

19 verified reviews
4.95
★★★★⯨
19 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr David Kitchen's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Ashford matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Ashford carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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    David Kitchen speaks English, Spanish.

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