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Mr Gavin McLean

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Belfast

Mr Gavin McLean

2 years of experience 4.9 (11 verified reviews)

12,947+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Gavin McLean at a glance

Mr Gavin McLean is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Belfast, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2023). Serves patients in Belfast, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Gavin McLean is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon with many years of experience in orthopaedic techniques such as meniscus reconstruction, stabilisation, realignment and repair, in addition to total knee replacements and revisions. He sees private patients at The Belfast Knee Clinic and the Ulster Independent Clinic, Belfast.

Mr McLean earned his primary medical qualification in 2003 at the University of Glasgow, after which he undertook his basic surgical training in Scotland and Northern Island, where he also went on to undertake his specialist orthopaedic surgical training. During this time, he gained much knowledge and expertise in orthopaedic surgery, in addition to teaching and research. Upon completion, Mr McLean undertook his examination with the Royal College of Surgeons (Trauma and orthopaedic) and later earned his Certificate of Completion of Specialist training in 2015.

During his specialist training, Mr McLean also studied toward his medical doctorate, in which he focused his research on Immune response to trauma and Acute Kidney Injury. He has since been an active member of the research community and has authored several papers in renowned medical journals. Mr McLean also had the opportunity to gain fellowships in lower limb arthroplasty under Professor David Beverland and also in knee ligament reconstruction, at Southmead Hospital, Bristol, prior to his Consultant appointment.

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

— Mr Gavin McLean

Education & training

  1. 2017–2023 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Belfast (GB)
  2. 2023–2027 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Belfast (GB)
  3. 2027–2028 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2027-09–2028-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-553292 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-567A4726 · issued 2028 · renewal 2038
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 423
Annual physical exam 99395 793
Vaccination administration 90471 2,705
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 238

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 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Gavin McLean
HEADSHOT
Gavin McLean in consultation
IN OFFICE
Gavin McLean with the team
WITH TEAM
Gavin McLean at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 86s
Meet Gavin McLean

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 12

  1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gavin McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5739/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 35882337 · cited by 143
  2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Gavin McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6248/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30598311 · cited by 133
  3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Gavin McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3754/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 38172125 · cited by 43
  4. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Gavin McLean, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.1163/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 33758957 · cited by 105

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Belfast · 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 2028
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2028
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2028

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 · gavin.mclean@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

11 verified reviews
4.94
★★★★⯨
11 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
4.8
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

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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