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Mr David Machin

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Chester

Mr David Machin

5 years of experience 5.0 (105 verified reviews)

3,388+
Patients seen
5
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David Machin at a glance

Mr David Machin is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Chester, United Kingdom, practising at UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at UAB Barcelona (MD, 2017). Serves patients in Chester, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr David Machin is an experienced Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in foot & ankle surgery.

He provides surgical consultations and operations for patients with foot & ankle disorders at The Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital in Chester, The Spire Yale Hospital in Wrexham and The Spire Abergele rooms.

Mr Machin is committed to providing quality care to patients and is happy to hold virtual as well as face-to-face consultations according to his patient's needs.

In addition to his private practice, Mr Machin is a Consultant Trauma and Foot & Ankle surgeon at The Countess of Chester Hospital.

Mr Machin previously worked at Mid-Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the same clinical role with the additional responsibility of being the Associate Medical Director for Surgery & Cancer.

He completed his orthopaedic training at Wirral University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, where he received advanced training in the management of complex elective, revision, and trauma foot and ankle conditions.

Prior to this, he underwent six years of specialist orthopaedic training in the Mersey Deanery, after graduating with Honours from The University of Liverpool School of Medicine in 2003.

Mr Machin has expertise in the following areas:


Ankle Ligament Reconstruction

Bunion Surgery

Arthritis Surgery for the foot and ankle

Big Toe Arthritis

Osteotomy Surgery

Sports Injury

Injections to the Foot & Ankle

Achilles Tendon Repair & Reconstruction

Chronic Compartment Syndrome Treatment

Flat Foot Reconstruction.

Tibalis Posterior Tendon Dysfunction

Cavus (High Arch) Foot Reconstruction

Rheumatoid Foot Treatment

Drop Foot Treatment

Tendon Transfers

Curley Toe Correction

Pain under the Ball Of The Foot Treatment

Heel Pain Treatment

Bony Lump Excision

Ganglion Excision

Foot and Ankle fractures

Ligament injury

Tendon injury

Stress Fractures

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

— Mr David Machin

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    UAB Barcelona, Chester (GB)
  2. 2017–2021 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Chester (GB)
  3. 2021–2022 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08 Junior consultant
    UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-272282 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-7EF68C1A · issued 2022 · renewal 2032
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 963
Annual physical exam 99395 2,109
Vaccination administration 90471 333
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,314

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

David Machin
HEADSHOT
David Machin in consultation
IN OFFICE
David Machin with the team
WITH TEAM
David Machin at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 135s
Meet David Machin

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David Machin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5543/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34486320 · cited by 43
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Machin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2487/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38802685 · cited by 201
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David Machin, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.6684/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 35868719 · cited by 47

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Chester · 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 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2022

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.david.machin@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

105 verified reviews
4.95
★★★★⯨
105 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
4.9
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

Mr David Machin's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    David Machin speaks English.

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