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Mr William Gaine

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Sligo

Mr William Gaine

7 years of experience 5.0 (5 verified reviews)

3,303+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr William Gaine at a glance

Mr William Gaine is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Sligo, Ireland, practising at University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital. They have 41+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at University College Dublin (UCD) (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Sligo, Ireland and the surrounding area.

About

Email: mrwilliamgaine@privateclinic.ie or alternatively, wgaine@yahoo.co.uk
Phone Number: +353 71 9128 462
Mr. William Gaine is a highly experienced Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon based at Sligo University Hospital, where he has served since 2003. His specialist interests include hip and knee replacement surgery, as well as paediatric orthopaedics. Mr. Gaine also has extensive expertise in trauma and fracture management, providing regular on-call services. 
Mr. Gaine graduated in Medicine from University College Dublin in 1985 and later earned his Dentistry degree from Trinity College Dublin in 1989. He initially trained in maxillofacial surgery in London before specialising in orthopaedics, completing advanced training in Glasgow, Manchester, Toronto, and Brisbane. In 2001, he was admitted to the Specialist Register of the Royal College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics and Trauma Division).
Beyond his surgical practice, Mr. Gaine has completed a Postgraduate Diploma and Master’s degree in Medical Law, an MSc in Orthopaedic Technology and Rehabilitation, and an MBA. He is also a Member of the Institution of Directors. His research has been published extensively in leading journals, and he is the author of Men’s Health – Staying Alive Over 50.
He holds professional memberships with the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, the American Association of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons.
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“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr William Gaine

Education & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    University College Dublin (UCD), Sligo (IE)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    NUI Galway, Sligo (IE)

Career & appointments

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    University College Dublin (UCD) Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

IE — Medical Council of Ireland
#IE-966189 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-D1C62F30 · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Malpractice insurance: AXA Healthcare Liability · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,920
Annual physical exam 99395 2,822
Vaccination administration 90471 2,942
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 969

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 180.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

William Gaine
HEADSHOT
William Gaine in consultation
IN OFFICE
William Gaine with the team
WITH TEAM
William Gaine at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 80s
Meet William Gaine

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 7

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    William Gaine, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9910/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 30702533 · cited by 192
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across IE
    William Gaine, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6668/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35730807 · cited by 194
  3. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    William Gaine, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.9415/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34811571 · cited by 132

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Sligo · 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 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2020

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 · william.gaine@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

5 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
5 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
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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