Accepting new patients
Dr.
Mr David Cumming
Orthopaedic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Mr David Cumming
Mr Cumming is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic spinal surgeon with twelve years experience as a consultant in Ipswich Hospital, East Suffolk & North Essex NHS Trust. Mr Cumming was the Clinical Lead for spinal and musculoskeletal services in Ipswich. During this time he developed the service into one of the leading orthopaedic hub spinal centres. During his time as a consultant, he has worked with NHS England to develop best practice in spinal surgery across the country. He is the National Clinical Director for Neurosurgery & Spinal Servcies for NHS England. He is the Immediate Past President of the British Association of Spinal Surgeons and has been involved with the society in developing guidelines and organising national meetings. In clinical practice, he is involved in treating adult spinal conditions affecting the cervical, thoracic and lumbar regions. He regularly performs spinal surgery on all areas of the spine for acute, degenerative and traumatic conditions. Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments • Spinal Surgery • Spinal Injections - Epidural, nerve root blocks, facet joint injections • Lumbar Spine Discectomy • Lumbar Spine Decompression • Lumbar Spine Fusion (Open& Minimally Invasive) • Cervical Discectomy • Cervical Spine Fusion • Cervical Disc Replacement • Vertebroplasty / Kyphoplasty • Adult Spinal Deformity Surgery • Spinal reconstruction for Tumour, Trauma & Infection • Spinal biopsy • Degenerative spinal conditions (cervical and lumbar stenosis, spondylolisthesis) • Acute spinal conditions (disc prolapse with sciatica or brachalgia) • Total Spine Care Clinic (multidisciplinary management of back pain) • Spinal trauma • Minimally invasive spinal surgery • Cement augmentation for vertebral fractures
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-891004
Valid until 2028-12-31
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European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-99429455
Renewal due 2022
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AXA Healthcare Liability
1,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2001–2007
MD · Medicine and Surgery
Universitat de València
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2007–2011
Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Universidad de Navarra
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08
Junior consultant
Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
393 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,151 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
415 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
656 |
Patient reviews
See all 45"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — — 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 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · mr.david.cumming@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 17 · i10: 7
Selected publications
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.7448/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 73
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.4906/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 19
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across
DOI: 10.4768/euroclin.2024.2 · cited by 109
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Additional publications
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Mr David Cumming
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Mr David Cumming 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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