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Dr Hugh English
Orthopaedic Surgery · Chermside
👤 9 years of experience
12,969+
Patients seen
9
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Hugh English is a highly experienced orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee conditions, with a particular focus on reconstructive surgery, arthritis management, and innovative techniques for cartilage repair. He adopts a multidisciplinary approach to care, ensuring patients are well-informed about their conditions and receive comprehensive management before and after surgery to optimise their daily functioning.
Dr. English graduated from the University of Dundee in Scotland with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 1988. He completed his specialist orthopaedic training in Brisbane, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1999. As the sixth generation of doctors in his family to attend St. Andrews/Dundee, and a second-generation orthopaedic surgeon, Hugh brings a rich heritage and depth of knowledge to his practice.
In his Brisbane Orthopaedic Specialist rooms, Dr. English leads a dedicated hip and knee clinic alongside an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse. This clinic provides a seamless pathway for patients, offering pre-surgery education for both patients and their families, as well as long-term follow-up clinics for joint replacement patients to ensure optimal outcomes.
Dr. English is actively involved in research, particularly in arthritis treatments and robotic and computer-assisted surgery for the hip and knee. He has published extensively and presented his findings at numerous conferences.
Dr. English graduated from the University of Dundee in Scotland with a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery in 1988. He completed his specialist orthopaedic training in Brisbane, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1999. As the sixth generation of doctors in his family to attend St. Andrews/Dundee, and a second-generation orthopaedic surgeon, Hugh brings a rich heritage and depth of knowledge to his practice.
In his Brisbane Orthopaedic Specialist rooms, Dr. English leads a dedicated hip and knee clinic alongside an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse. This clinic provides a seamless pathway for patients, offering pre-surgery education for both patients and their families, as well as long-term follow-up clinics for joint replacement patients to ensure optimal outcomes.
Dr. English is actively involved in research, particularly in arthritis treatments and robotic and computer-assisted surgery for the hip and knee. He has published extensively and presented his findings at numerous conferences.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Hugh English
Education & training
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2007–2013 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2013–2017 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2017–2018 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2017-09–2018-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 3,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 3,000 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 3,038 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,758 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,545 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 270.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 12 · i10: 8
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.9529/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31956583 · cited by 104
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.3541/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39966403 · cited by 170
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7770/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37045244 · cited by 188
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.5550/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 32490934 · cited by 110
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Chermside · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Chermside · 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 2018
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2018
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2018
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 · hugh.english@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
35 verified reviews4.92
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35 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- 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
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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