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Dr David Melsom
Orthopaedic Surgery
English
6,080+
Patients seen
7
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. David Melsom is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Brisbane, Australia, specialising in hand and upper limb surgery. Dr. Melsom's professional focus includes microsurgery, trauma reconstruction, and joint replacements
He graduated from the University of London in 1990 with a degree in immunology, laying the foundation for his medical career. Subsequently, he earned his medical degree from the University of Bristol, UK. In 1998, Dr. Melsom completed a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, further honing his surgical skills, he obtained his FRCS (Tr & Orth) in 2004.
Dr. Melsom has completed fellowships at several renowned centres, including Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, UK, Hand fellowship in Nottingham, UK, and Upper limb Fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Australia. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2010, a testament to his exceptional skills and knowledge in his field.
Currently, Dr. Melsom holds the position of Director of Orthopaedics at Ipswich General Hospital, where he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery.
His professional memberships include organisations such as the Queensland Hand Surgery Society, Queensland Shoulder Society, British Surgery Society of the Hand, and the Australian Medical Association, among others.
Through his dedicated work and passion for improving the lives of patients with hand and upper limb conditions, Dr. David Melsom has established himself as a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Brisbane, renowned for his expertise and commitment to providing high-quality care.
He graduated from the University of London in 1990 with a degree in immunology, laying the foundation for his medical career. Subsequently, he earned his medical degree from the University of Bristol, UK. In 1998, Dr. Melsom completed a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, further honing his surgical skills, he obtained his FRCS (Tr & Orth) in 2004.
Dr. Melsom has completed fellowships at several renowned centres, including Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, UK, Hand fellowship in Nottingham, UK, and Upper limb Fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Australia. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2010, a testament to his exceptional skills and knowledge in his field.
Currently, Dr. Melsom holds the position of Director of Orthopaedics at Ipswich General Hospital, where he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery.
His professional memberships include organisations such as the Queensland Hand Surgery Society, Queensland Shoulder Society, British Surgery Society of the Hand, and the Australian Medical Association, among others.
Through his dedicated work and passion for improving the lives of patients with hand and upper limb conditions, Dr. David Melsom has established himself as a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Brisbane, renowned for his expertise and commitment to providing high-quality care.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr David Melsom
Education & training
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2009–2015 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2015–2019 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2019-09–2020-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 245 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 995 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,923 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,164 |
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 | 30 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 120 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 3 · i10: 8
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.9653/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 32535523 · cited by 85
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.5702/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37563452 · cited by 31
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
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 2020
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2020
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2020
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.91
- Knowledge
- 4.94
- Wait Time
- 4.61
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.88
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.76
- Value For Money
- 4.78
- Would Recommend Pct
- 96
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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 · david.melsom@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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