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Dr.

Mr David Elson

Orthopaedic Surgery

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery Trust score 98/100

4.98 121 verified reviews

Speaks
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English
6,376+ Patients seen
5 Years practising
15 h-index
4.98 / 5 Patient rating
Watch 127s introduction
From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-21 16:00
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4.98 · 121 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Mr David Elson

Dr. Elson is a consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in complex knee surgery, particularly for younger patients. He qualified in 2000 from Edinburgh University medical school before completing his surgical training in Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle, with fellowship training in Cardiff and Hampshire. Dr. Elson's clinical practice focuses on knee surgery and general trauma presentations. He has extensive experience in providing creative alternative solutions to younger adults with knee problems who prefer not to opt for joint replacements. To do this he utilises the best contemporary surgical strategies to correct malalignment, ligament injuries, cartilage and meniscal deficiencies and other preservative measures. His specialty and experience make him excellent educator and he regularly speaks at national and international conferences. He is the chairman of the United Kingdom Knee Osteotomy Registry which is dedicated to improving outcomes for knee osteotomy patients. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Biological knee surgery • Knee Re-alignment Osteotomy • Patella Re-Alignment surgery • Tibial Tubercle osteotomy • Medial Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction • Knee Ligament Repair / Reconstruction • Collateral ligament repair / reconstruction • MultiLigament Reconstruction • Meniscal reconstruction • Meniscal repair • Meniscal transplantation • Cartilage Regeneration • Partial Knee Replacement • Total Knee replacement • Custom made Total Knee replacement • Biological knee surgery • Bionic Knee Surgery

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

— Mr David Elson, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·

#-923536

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

#EB-FF9822FA

Renewal due 2032

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

Allianz Professional

5,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2011–2017
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universitat de Barcelona

  2. 2017–2021
    Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

    Universidad de Sevilla

  3. 2021–2022
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2021-09–2022-08
    Junior consultant

    Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 83
Annual physical exam 99395 69
Vaccination administration 90471 525
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,154

Patient reviews

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4.98
★★★★★
121 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.73
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.88
value for money 4.9
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-26 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-23 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-04 Verified
Patients seen 2,831
Avg rating 4.98 / 5
Typical wait 12 days
Research h-index 15

Recognition & press

Awards

  • Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
  • Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2022
  • national college of family doctors — Member · since 2022
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2022

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

30 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

120 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · mr.david.elson@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 15 · i10: 11

Selected publications

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

    Mr David Elson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Mr David Elson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

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Invited talks

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

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Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Mr David Elson is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.

02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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