Dr.
Dr. Colin Drury
About
His practice covers the full spectrum of knee problems, including sports-related injuries, degenerative joint disease and complex reconstructive procedures. In his NHS role at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, his consultant practice is focused on knee surgery but also complex trauma, infection and multidisciplinary limb reconstruction. He worka closely with plastic surgery colleagues to manage challenging cases.
Mr Drury delivers an individualised, evidence-based approach to patient care, integrating shared decision-making so that treatment plans are tailored to each person’s symptoms, goals and functional demands. His experience includes the management of injuries in professional athletes and close collaboration with rehabilitation specialists, having previously held roles as team and club doctor with St Mirren FC and Kilmarnock FC in the Scottish Premiership.
Originally from Paisley, Mr Drury graduated from the University of Edinburgh and completed his orthopaedic specialist training in the West of Scotland. He subsequently undertook the OrthoSports Victoria Limb Reconstruction Fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia before taking up his consultant post in Glasgow in 2016. He was awarded a West of Scotland travelling fellowship, which enabled further specialist exposure at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, USA, and he has also gained additional training experience at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.
Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Drury has contributed to national service development. He has been part of the steering group for the NHS Arthroplasty Rehabilitation In Scotland Endeavour (ARISE), a programme designed to improve the safety, consistency and timeliness of recovery following joint replacement surgery across hospitals in Scotland.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr. Colin Drury
Education & training
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2016–2022 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2022–2026 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2026–2027 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2026-09–2027-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
Board certifications
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,243 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,365 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,973 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,986 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 10 · i10: 11
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.6637/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 34220222 · cited by 51
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7307/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 32877199 · cited by 161
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Glasgow · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Glasgow · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2027
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2027
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2027
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.73
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.88
- Value For Money
- 4.90
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · colin.drury@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Practices
2 locationsLocation
1 tagSpecialties
1 tagConsultation fees
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| New patient | GBP 175 |
| Follow-up | GBP 50 |
Insurance accepted
10 providersArticles & health library
3 piecesRecent reviews
Most recent 8 of 15Colin Drury immediately put me at ease with his calm, pleasant, professional demeanour. He is very knowledgable and confident, explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand. I was very pleased to have him perform my knee replacement.
I was in hospital for a knee arthroscopy and everything went like clockwork . Colin came round pre op and fully explained what would happen and was happy to answer any questions with no rush. Shortly after the operation he came back to visit me and talked thr the operation and again was happy to Answer any questions . The operation went exactly as he advised . Everything was perfect and thoroug…
My experience was amazing and all staff were extremely helpful and clear in instructions
Total knee replacement by Dr Drury and his team. They were totally professional, very helpful, explained everything in detail. Everyone in the team are tremendous and couldn't do enough for me.
First class experience and would recommend it to everyone had a slight problem making out forien doctors or maybe I should listen more carefully
Everything was explained in a clear and Concise manner prior to my procedure which was very reassuring
Mr Dury and his team were excellent, not so sure air my epidural, found it very painfull Staff on the ward were excellent too , I know at the end of the day I will be much the better for it
My latest visit to Elanic was a very positive experience. Nursing staff outstanding.
Rating distribution
Engagement & popularity
- Connections
- 16
Regulatory registrations
- General Medical Council
Source information
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Primary location
- Glasgow
- Source locale
- uk
- Source tier
- Pro / Expert Pro