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Mr James Hepburn
👤 10 years of experience
4,018+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr. James Hepburn is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon affiliated with the Mater Private Network in Cork. Originally from Vancouver, Canada, Mr. Hepburn completed a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of British Columbia. He later pursued his medical education at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland (RCSI), graduating in 2006.
Driven by a passion for orthopaedic surgery, Mr. Hepburn earned a Master of Surgery from University College Dublin (UCD) in 2011. His dedication to advancing his expertise led him to join the Specialist Training Scheme in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in Ireland in 2013. During his residency, Mr. Hepburn gained valuable experience at Cork University Hospital and the South Infirmary Hospital, specialising in trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery. He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in 2019.
Seeking further specialisation, Mr. Hepburn pursued training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery at University Hospital Southampton, UK, in 2019. Here, he developed his surgical skills, focusing on areas such as patellar instability, adolescent ACL reconstruction, and developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Upon completing his fellowship, Mr. Hepburn returned to Ireland and served as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at University Hospital Limerick, where he focused on paediatric surgery, trauma, and hip arthroplasty during the pandemic. Eager to expand his expertise, he undertook a fellowship at the Sports Surgery Clinic in 2022, where he gained proficiency in ACL reconstruction, knee and hip arthroplasty, and meniscal repair.
Mr. Hepburn's special interests lie in hip and knee primary arthroplasty, including partial knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscal tears, cartilage damage, and tendinopathies. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, Mr. Hepburn continues to provide exceptional care to his patients.
Driven by a passion for orthopaedic surgery, Mr. Hepburn earned a Master of Surgery from University College Dublin (UCD) in 2011. His dedication to advancing his expertise led him to join the Specialist Training Scheme in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in Ireland in 2013. During his residency, Mr. Hepburn gained valuable experience at Cork University Hospital and the South Infirmary Hospital, specialising in trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery. He was awarded the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons in trauma and orthopaedic surgery in 2019.
Seeking further specialisation, Mr. Hepburn pursued training in paediatric orthopaedic surgery at University Hospital Southampton, UK, in 2019. Here, he developed his surgical skills, focusing on areas such as patellar instability, adolescent ACL reconstruction, and developmental dysplasia of the hip.
Upon completing his fellowship, Mr. Hepburn returned to Ireland and served as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at University Hospital Limerick, where he focused on paediatric surgery, trauma, and hip arthroplasty during the pandemic. Eager to expand his expertise, he undertook a fellowship at the Sports Surgery Clinic in 2022, where he gained proficiency in ACL reconstruction, knee and hip arthroplasty, and meniscal repair.
Mr. Hepburn's special interests lie in hip and knee primary arthroplasty, including partial knee replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscal tears, cartilage damage, and tendinopathies. With a wealth of experience and a commitment to excellence, Mr. Hepburn continues to provide exceptional care to his patients.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr James Hepburn
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
IE — Medical Council of Ireland
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 988 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 586 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 634 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,533 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 810.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 540.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 14
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3139/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34126933 · cited by 196
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2421/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38615029 · cited by 78
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.6767/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32970142 · cited by 168
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Cork · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Cork · 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 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2017
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 · james.hepburn@euroclinics.example
- Accepted international insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
195 verified reviews4.98
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195 reviews
- 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
- 99.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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