Trust score 8/100
Mr Brian Rooney
👤 2 years of experience
6,792+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr Brian Rooney graduated medicine from University of Glasgow in 1993. He undertook his specialist training in orthopaedic surgery in Tayside and Glasgow. Following that, he completed a specialist knee fellowship in a leading European knee surgery clinic in Grenoble in the French Alps, where the use of computer navigation in knee surgery was pioneered.
He was appointed as a Consultant in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow in 2005. He moved to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in 2015, where he has a practice as one of the specialist knee surgeons. Since his appointment, he has been involved in the advancement of computer navigation techniques for knee replacement surgery and the development of unicompartmental knee replacements for arthritis of the knee.
Mr Rooney specialises in all aspects of knee surgery, including arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction following sports injuries or trauma, surgery for patellar instability to treatments for arthritis including osteotomy, unicompartmental and total knee replacement.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsKnee arthroscopy
Cruciate ligament reconstruction/Soft tissue knee surgery
Surgery for Patellar Instability
Total and Unicompartmental knee replacement surgery
Revision Total knee replacement surgery
Osteotomy around the knee
ACL Injuries
Arthritis (Knee)
Patella (kneecap) Dislocation
He was appointed as a Consultant in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at the Western Infirmary in Glasgow in 2005. He moved to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in 2015, where he has a practice as one of the specialist knee surgeons. Since his appointment, he has been involved in the advancement of computer navigation techniques for knee replacement surgery and the development of unicompartmental knee replacements for arthritis of the knee.
Mr Rooney specialises in all aspects of knee surgery, including arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction following sports injuries or trauma, surgery for patellar instability to treatments for arthritis including osteotomy, unicompartmental and total knee replacement.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsKnee arthroscopy
Cruciate ligament reconstruction/Soft tissue knee surgery
Surgery for Patellar Instability
Total and Unicompartmental knee replacement surgery
Revision Total knee replacement surgery
Osteotomy around the knee
ACL Injuries
Arthritis (Knee)
Patella (kneecap) Dislocation
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr Brian Rooney
Education & training
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2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2021–2025 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,063 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,745 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,897 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,566 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.4004/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32109904 · cited by 31
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.7670/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30767145 · cited by 189
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
DOI: 10.5692/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36968597 · cited by 99
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Glasgow · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026
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 · mr.brian.rooney@euroclinics.example
Location
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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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