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Mr. Paul Nicholson

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Ranelagh

Mr. Paul Nicholson

4 years of experience 5.0 (1 verified reviews)

11,171+
Patients seen
4
Years in practice
7
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr. Paul Nicholson at a glance

Mr. Paul Nicholson is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Ranelagh, Ireland, practising at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital. They have 39+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Trinity College Dublin (TCD) (MD, 2018). Serves patients in Ranelagh, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Paul Nicholson is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon with a career specialising in hip and knee surgery. He graduated from University College Dublin in 1987 before becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in 1992. He also obtained a Master of Surgery (MCh) in 1998. After completing the Irish Higher Surgical Orthopaedic Training Programme, he obtained the FRCS (Tr & Orth) in the same year and later received the Certificate of Specialist Training (CSST) in 2001. He is fully recognised on the Specialist Register of the Medical Council of Ireland.
Mr Nicholson further advanced his expertise through two years of fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia, focusing on hip and knee arthroplasty as well as major trauma.
In 2002, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon to the Meath and Adelaide Hospital, where he served for a decade. He is an active member of the Irish Institute of Orthopaedic Surgeons and remains committed to the highest standards of patient care.
Mr Nicholson’s primary interests lie in hip and knee joint replacement, and he performs more than 300 procedures each year. In addition to his arthroplasty expertise, he has considerable experience in trauma surgery, knee arthroscopy, and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.

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

— Mr. Paul Nicholson

Education & training

  1. 2012–2018 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD), Ranelagh (IE)
  2. 2018–2022 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Ranelagh (IE)
  3. 2022–2023 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    AP-HP Paris, FR

Career & appointments

  1. 2022-09–2023-08 Junior consultant
    Trinity College Dublin (TCD) Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-941172 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-52B36BD9 · issued 2023 · renewal 2033
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 3,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,496
Annual physical exam 99395 1,606
Vaccination administration 90471 830
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,529

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 90 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Paul Nicholson in consultation
IN OFFICE
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WITH TEAM
Paul Nicholson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 132s
Meet Paul Nicholson

Research & publications

h-index: 10 · i10: 6

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Paul Nicholson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5679/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 30705017 · cited by 184
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Paul Nicholson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5739/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 38421010 · cited by 98
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Paul Nicholson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.4789/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 36297374 · cited by 4
  4. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Paul Nicholson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.6890/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38279087 · cited by 150

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Ranelagh · 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 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 Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · paul.nicholson@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

1 verified reviews
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4★ 1
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Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
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

  • ★★★★★ ✓ 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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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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