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Professor Alan Johnstone

Shoulder Elbow Surgery Aberdeen

Professor Alan Johnstone

4 years of experience

12,508+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor Alan Johnstone at a glance

Professor Alan Johnstone is a Shoulder Elbow Surgery practitioner based in Aberdeen, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 40+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Aberdeen, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor Alan Johnstone is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Aberdeen with over 20 years of experience. He is a Member of the Aberdeen Orthopaedic Network, seeing private patients at Albyn Hospital. He graduated with his medical degree from the University of Edinburgh in 1986, followed by his registrar training in Edinburgh and Aberdeen. He served as a Senior Lecturer at Aberdeen University from 1997 to 2002 and has been a Consultant at NHS Grampian since 2002.
A pioneer in his field, Professor Johnstone introduced arthroscopic surgery of the shoulder and elbow to Aberdeen. His commitment to advancing orthopaedic knowledge is evident through his role as a Professor at Robert Gordon’s University and as a visiting Professor of the University of Perugia. Recognised for his innovative contributions, he was awarded the Scottish Life Sciences Innovator of the Year in 2012.
Professor Johnstone's expertise includes a wide range of specialisations, including general trauma, complex upper limb injuries, pelvic and acetabular fractures, elective surgery of the upper limb, shoulder and elbow procedures, including arthroscopic shoulder surgery, and joint replacement. 
His professional memberships include the Royal College of Surgeons, British Orthopaedic Association, and British Trauma Association. Beyond his clinical practice, Professor Johnstone serves as a Clinical Adviser to Orthopaedic multinational companies, showcasing his influence and leadership in the industry.

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

— Professor Alan Johnstone

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Aberdeen (GB)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Shoulder Elbow Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Aberdeen (GB)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Royal Marsden London, UK

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Shoulder Elbow Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-792326 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Shoulder Elbow Surgery
#EB-D6E374D7 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,348
Annual physical exam 99395 442
Vaccination administration 90471 1,082
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,525

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 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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Alan Johnstone in consultation
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CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 119s
Meet Alan Johnstone

Research & publications

h-index: 8 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Shoulder Elbow Surgery outcomes
    Alan Johnstone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7682/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37383366 · cited by 84
  2. Outcomes of Shoulder Elbow Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Alan Johnstone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.1061/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39538614 · cited by 62
  3. European registry analysis of Shoulder Elbow Surgery outcomes
    Alan Johnstone, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.3176/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31625373 · cited by 80

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Shoulder Elbow Surgery — Aberdeen · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2023
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2023

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Shoulder Elbow Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a shoulder elbow surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.alan.johnstone@euroclinics.example

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  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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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Shoulder Elbow Surgery

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