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Professor David Deehan

Orthopaedic Surgery Leeds

Professor David Deehan

15 years of experience

7,812+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Professor David Deehan at a glance

Professor David Deehan is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Leeds, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 37+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2007). Serves patients in Leeds, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Professor David Deehan was appointed as a Consultant Surgeon in 2000. He holds a chair in Orthopaedics at Newcastle and is a visiting Professor at Imperial College, London.
He completed his training in Newcastle, with time spent in Australia and Germany.
He holds degrees from Edinburgh (MBChB) Strathclyde (MSc) and Aberdeen (MD DSc) and is the chair of Orthopaedic Surgery at Newcastle University.
He is a co-founder and co-director of the NSTC (since 2007).
Additionally he has driven the creation of the Newcastle Retrieval Centre (2015).
Professor Deehan has co authored over 200 peer reviewed articles, several book chapters and given many national and international talks reflecting his interest in molecular biology, mechanics and patient outcomes. He has secured both large infrastructure and basic science research grants.
Clinical interests include primary and revision arthroplasty, soft tissue reconstruction and robotic surgery of the knee, biomechanics of the knee and immunotribiological aspects of host implant interaction. His clinical philosophy is to marry basic science with new technology with a view to improving patient outcomes from surgical intervention.
Diseases, Medical Tests and TreatmentsKnee replacement revision
Knee replacement
Knee arthroscopy
Chondroplasty
Hip revision
Subtalar fusion
Meniscectomy for meniscus tear
PCL reconstruction
Hip replacement
Osteotomy
Arthroscopy
Subtalar arthroscopy
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Tibial osteotomy
Patellofemoral joint replacement
Patella stabilisation
Trauma reconstruction
Hallux Valgus Surgery
Arthroplasty
Cell biology
Patient outcome data
Biomechanics

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

— Professor David Deehan

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Leeds (GB)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Leeds (GB)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-977095 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-94DE3405 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,513
Annual physical exam 99395 2,927
Vaccination administration 90471 2,791
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 328

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 360.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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

Videos

introduction · 97s
Meet David Deehan

Research & publications

h-index: 16 · i10: 12

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David Deehan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6684/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38285254 · cited by 161
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David Deehan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9837/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35567746 · cited by 83
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David Deehan, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.7603/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34648782 · cited by 69

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Leeds · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

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 · professor.david.deehan@euroclinics.example

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    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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