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Dr David Shepherd

Orthopaedic Surgery Melbourne

Dr David Shepherd

2 years of experience

8,388+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr David Shepherd at a glance

Dr David Shepherd is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

About

Dr David Shepherd is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon. Dr Shepherd has a particular interest in patient-specific total ankle replacement and modern techniques for ankle instability. Their scope of practice covers trauma, sports injuries and instability conditions, forefoot conditions, bunions, degenerative and arthritic conditions, and deformity and flat-foot correction.
Dr Shepherd completed surgical visitations with internationally renowned Foot and Ankle surgeons in Bordeaux, Paris, and Barcelona in forefoot surgery (bunions) and minimally invasive techniques. They then completed a 6-month fellowship in Lyon, France, at the Centre Orthop��dique Santy, specialising in ankle, hip, and knee arthroplasty. Dr Shepherd has also completed further training in patient-specific total ankle replacement.

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

— Dr David Shepherd

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-283413 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-8D9CD147 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,880
Annual physical exam 99395 1,662
Vaccination administration 90471 974
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 665

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 90 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 103s
Meet David Shepherd

Research & publications

h-index: 7 · i10: 11

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David Shepherd, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2783/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34342778 · cited by 40
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Shepherd, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5433/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30189926 · cited by 162

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

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.shepherd@euroclinics.example

Location

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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 Shepherd's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Dr David Shepherd treats, with the size of the national pool of Australia doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does David Shepherd specialise in?

    David Shepherd specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Melbourne, AU.

  • What conditions does David Shepherd treat?

    David Shepherd treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David Shepherd practise?

    David Shepherd practises in Melbourne, AU. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David Shepherd speak?

    David Shepherd speaks English.

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