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Mr David A Cairns

Geverifieerd Orthopaedic Surgery Aberdeen

Mr David A Cairns

7 jaar ervaring 5.0 (3 geverifieerde recensies)

12,847+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
15
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr David A Cairns at a glance

Mr David A Cairns is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Aberdeen, Verenigd Koninkrijk, practising at Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital. They have 29+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad Complutense de Madrid (MD, 2015). Serves patients in Aberdeen, Verenigd Koninkrijk and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

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Mr David Cairns is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Aberdeen, since appointment in 2008. He is a Member of Aberdeen Orthopaedic Network and sees patients at Albyn Hospital.
Mr Cairns completed his degree in medicine at the University of Edinburgh in 1997, followed by his specialist training in orthopaedic surgery on the West of Scotland Orthopaedic rotation.
He was awarded a Fellowship at Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Centre, Western Australia in 2007.
Mr Cairns is an NHS Consultant at both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend hospitals in Aberdeen. He is an honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen. In 2017 he was appointed as an examiner for the Fellowship examination in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery (FRCS Tr&Orth). He is also the Training Programme Director for the North of Scotland Orthopaedic Rotation.
His main areas of interest are all aspects of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, rotator cuff repair, instability surgery and joint replacement. He also performs elbow and hand surgery with a specialist interest in elbow tendinopathy (tennis and golfer's elbow).

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

— Mr David A Cairns

Opleiding & training

  1. 2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Aberdeen (GB)
  2. 2015–2019 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Aberdeen (GB)
  3. 2019–2020 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Carrière & aanstellingen

  1. 2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Vergunningen & verzekering

Medische licenties

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-337369 active · expires 2028-12-31

Boardcertificeringen

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-A841465A · issued 2020 · renewal 2030
Beroepsaansprakelijkheidsverzekering: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR dekking · No claims on file

Uitgevoerde procedures

ProcedureCodeLevenslang aantal
GP consultation 99213 1,816
Annual physical exam 99395 3,030
Vaccination administration 90471 2,590
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 353

Diensten & prijzen

DienstDuurModaliteitPrijs
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 630.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR

Praktijk, team & in praktijk

David A Cairns
HEADSHOT
David A Cairns in consultation
IN OFFICE
David A Cairns with the team
WITH TEAM
David A Cairns at a conference
CONFERENCE

Video's

introduction · 84s
Meet David A Cairns

Onderzoek & publicaties

h-index: 18 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David A Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3717/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39536896 · geciteerd door 40
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David A Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3314/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 30829479 · geciteerd door 154
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    David A Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.2166/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37940831 · geciteerd door 148
  4. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    David A Cairns, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.4659/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 30104272 · geciteerd door 134

Uitgenodigde lezingen

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

Onderscheidingen & lidmaatschappen

Onderscheidingen

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Aberdeen · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Lidmaatschappen

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Sinds 2020
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Sinds 2020

Artikelen van deze arts

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-15 · 6 min lezen
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-23 · 5 min lezen

Voor internationale patiënten

Coördinator
Patient liaison · mr.david.cairns@euroclinics.example
Geaccepteerde internationale verzekeringen
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Locatie

1 tag

Patiëntbeoordelingen

3 geverifieerde recensies
5.00
★★★★★
3 recensies
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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Recente recensies

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

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Mr David A Cairns's Areas of Specialty

Each specialty below reflects the conditions and procedures Mr David A Cairns treats, with the size of the national pool of Verenigd Koninkrijk doctors offering the same care.

Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does David A Cairns specialise in?

    David A Cairns specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Aberdeen, GB. 29 years of clinical experience.

  • What conditions does David A Cairns treat?

    David A Cairns treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

  • Where does David A Cairns practise?

    David A Cairns practises in Aberdeen, GB. The profile page lists all practice addresses, phone numbers, and clinic affiliations.

  • What languages does David A Cairns speak?

    David A Cairns speaks English.

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  • What do patients say about David A Cairns?

    David A Cairns has a verified rating of 5/5 from 3 patient reviews. Read the most recent reviews on the profile page.

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