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Mr Ronan McKeown

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Belfast

Mr Ronan McKeown

12 years of experience 4.9 (73 verified reviews)

10,691+
Patients seen
12
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Ronan McKeown at a glance

Mr Ronan McKeown is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Belfast, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital. They have 32+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de Barcelona (MD, 2010). Serves patients in Belfast, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Mr Ronan McKeown is an experienced Consultant  Trauma and  Orthopaedic Surgeon with specialist expertise in shoulder and upper limb conditions. He provides comprehensive care for a wide range of problems including rotator cuff tears, impingement syndrome,  shoulder arthritis,  shoulder instablity,  Acromioclavicular Joint dislocation, frozen shoulder, sports injuries, and complex shoulder trauma. His practice includes arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, shoulder replacement, and advanced reconstructive procedures.

Mr McKeown graduated from Queen’s University Belfast Medical School in 1994, before completing higher surgical training on the Northern Ireland Trauma and Orthopaedics Regional Training Programme. Alongside his clinical training, he conducted significant research in the field and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine (MD) from Queen’s University Belfast in 2003. He went on to complete the FRCSI (Tr & Orth) intercollegiate examination in 2004.

Initially as Lead Clinician for Trauma and Orthopaedics in the Southern Trust and later as Clinical Director, Mr McKeown has established himself as a highly respected medical professional in his field. 

Known for his clear communication and supportive approach, Mr McKeown is committed to guiding each patient through their treatment journey with expertise, compassion and high-quality care. 

Mr. McKeown is committed to finding the best solutions for his patients and providing high-quality treatment throughout their journey. His exceptional skills and professional affiliations, including the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland and British Shoulder and Elbow Society, attest to his dedication to his profession. He has a reputation for offering his patients an exceptional level of care, and his knowledge and experience have earned him the trust of his patients and colleagues alike.

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

— Mr Ronan McKeown

Education & training

  1. 2004–2010 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de Barcelona, Belfast (GB)
  2. 2010–2014 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Belfast (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2014-09–2015-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-685782 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-D86C1959 · issued 2015 · renewal 2025
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,105
Annual physical exam 99395 2,639
Vaccination administration 90471 263
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,960

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

Office, team & in practice

Ronan McKeown
HEADSHOT
Ronan McKeown in consultation
IN OFFICE
Ronan McKeown with the team
WITH TEAM
Ronan McKeown at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 76s
Meet Ronan McKeown

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Ronan McKeown, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.7177/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37417968 · cited by 129
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Ronan McKeown, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5654/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 32135498 · cited by 11
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Ronan McKeown, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.8340/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39578476 · cited by 165

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

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2015
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2015

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-07 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-18 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.ronan.mckeown@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

73 verified reviews
4.88
★★★★⯨
73 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
4.9
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.6
Staff Friendliness
4.9
Ease Of Appointment
4.8
Value For Money
4.8
Would Recommend Pct
97.0
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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 Ronan McKeown's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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    Ronan McKeown specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Belfast, GB. 32 years of clinical experience.

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