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Dr David Melsom

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Auchenflower

Dr David Melsom

7 years of experience 4.9 (21 verified reviews)

6,080+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Melsom at a glance

Dr David Melsom is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Auchenflower, Australia, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 20+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Auchenflower, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. David Melsom is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Brisbane, Australia, specialising in hand and upper limb surgery. Dr. Melsom's professional focus includes microsurgery, trauma reconstruction, and joint replacements

He graduated from the University of London in 1990 with a degree in immunology, laying the foundation for his medical career. Subsequently, he earned his medical degree from the University of Bristol, UK. In 1998, Dr. Melsom completed a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, further honing his surgical skills, he obtained his FRCS (Tr & Orth) in 2004.

Dr. Melsom has completed fellowships at several renowned centres, including Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, UK, Hand fellowship in Nottingham, UK, and Upper limb Fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Australia. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2010, a testament to his exceptional skills and knowledge in his field.

Currently, Dr. Melsom holds the position of Director of Orthopaedics at Ipswich General Hospital, where he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery.

His professional memberships include organisations such as the Queensland Hand Surgery Society, Queensland Shoulder Society, British Surgery Society of the Hand, and the Australian Medical Association, among others.

Through his dedicated work and passion for improving the lives of patients with hand and upper limb conditions, Dr. David Melsom has established himself as a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Brisbane, renowned for his expertise and commitment to providing high-quality care.

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

— Dr David Melsom

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Auchenflower (AU)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Auchenflower (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-35323 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-4980C299 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 245
Annual physical exam 99395 995
Vaccination administration 90471 1,923
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,164

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 30 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 127s
Meet David Melsom

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 8

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    David Melsom, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9653/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32535523 · cited by 85
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    David Melsom, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5702/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37563452 · cited by 31

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Auchenflower · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-26 · 9 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-10 · 10 min read

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

21 verified reviews
4.86
★★★★⯨
21 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
4.9
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
96.0
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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 Melsom's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Auchenflower matters

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  • What does David Melsom specialise in?

    David Melsom specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Auchenflower, AU. 20 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David Melsom treat?

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  • Where does David Melsom practise?

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    David Melsom speaks English.

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