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Mr Efstathios Drampalos

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Efstathios Drampalos

15 years of experience 4.9 (57 verified reviews)

12,700+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
3
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Efstathios Drampalos at a glance

Mr Efstathios Drampalos is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Efstathios Drampalos is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialty focus in Foot and Ankle surgery. He provides comprehensive care for a wide range of conditions including bunions, deformities, arthritis, sports injuries, Achilles tendon problems, and diabetic foot complications.

He graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Bologna and completed orthopaedic specialist training in Greece, earning his CCT. He also holds an MSc and PhD in Orthopaedics with Distinction and is a Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT). He is listed on the GMC Specialist Register in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery since 2013.

Mr Drampalos has undertaken prestigious fellowships at Wrightington, Wythenshawe and Stepping Hill Hospitals, focusing on Foot & Ankle, limb reconstruction and trauma surgery. He currently works as the Chief Foot & Ankle Consultant at NHS Forth Valley and also consults privately at Spire and Circle Health Group hospitals in Edinburgh and Stirling. He is an Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Glasgow, an Academic e- Tutor at the University of Edinburgh, and a Professor of Orthopaedics at New Anglia

University. Mr Drampalos has published over 40 peer-reviewed articles and co-authored two textbooks. He is also a Cardiff University Bond Solon certified expert witness and regularly provides independent medico-legal reports in orthopaedics.

Treatments and Procedures

 - Bunion surgery (MICA)

 - Ankle arthroscopy and fusion

 - Ankle replacement

 - Minimally invasive foot surgery

 - Achilles tendon repair

 - Heel pain management (PRP, shockwave)




 - Diabetic foot and limb salvage

 - Correction of toe deformities

 - Foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction

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

— Mr Efstathios Drampalos

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-669624 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-77BEC461 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,798
Annual physical exam 99395 2,216
Vaccination administration 90471 128
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,727

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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Efstathios Drampalos in consultation
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WITH TEAM
Efstathios Drampalos at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 123s
Meet Efstathios Drampalos

Research & publications

h-index: 11 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Efstathios Drampalos, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.9237/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37571851 · cited by 22
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Efstathios Drampalos, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1735/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38971262 · cited by 164
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Efstathios Drampalos, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2911/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36970510 · cited by 186
  4. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Efstathios Drampalos, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.8395/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35023038 · cited by 72

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

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

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 · efstathios.drampalos@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

57 verified reviews
4.89
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57 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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

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