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Mr (Barry) Shaun O'Brien
Orthopaedic Surgery · Washington
11,633+
Patients seen
11
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr. Shaun O'Brien is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in soft tissue knee reconstruction, knee arthroplasty, foot surgery, and trauma surgery. He qualified with honours from Newcastle Medical School in 1990 and has pursued a career in orthopaedic surgery ever since.
After completing his specialist registrar training in the northern region, Mr. O'Brien developed a particular interest in knee and trauma surgery, particularly soft tissue injuries around the knee. To further this interest, he undertook a fellowship in knee and sports medicine at the Brisbane Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre in Australia. During his time in Brisbane, he gained experience in advanced techniques for arthroscopic knee surgery, including ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, and articular surface defect resurfacing. Mr. O'Brien also had the opportunity to work with elite athletes, providing care as part of the orthopaedic team for the Queensland Reds (rugby union), Brisbane Broncos (rugby league), and the Brisbane Bullets (basketball).
While in Brisbane, he collaborated with the physiotherapy department at the University of Queensland, undertaking research projects on ACL reconstruction, rehabilitation, and shoulder stabilisation. He later completed a fellowship in trauma surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, working under trauma surgeon David Helfet.
Mr. O'Brien currently holds a consultant position at Sunderland Royal Hospital, where he focuses on knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, anterior ligament reconstruction, and sports medicine. With over 20 years of experience Mr O'Brien has now performed over 5,000 toatl knee replacements, 1000 partial knee replacements and 1,500 ACL reconstructions as well as having a large revision knee replacement practice.
After completing his specialist registrar training in the northern region, Mr. O'Brien developed a particular interest in knee and trauma surgery, particularly soft tissue injuries around the knee. To further this interest, he undertook a fellowship in knee and sports medicine at the Brisbane Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre in Australia. During his time in Brisbane, he gained experience in advanced techniques for arthroscopic knee surgery, including ligament reconstruction, meniscal repair, and articular surface defect resurfacing. Mr. O'Brien also had the opportunity to work with elite athletes, providing care as part of the orthopaedic team for the Queensland Reds (rugby union), Brisbane Broncos (rugby league), and the Brisbane Bullets (basketball).
While in Brisbane, he collaborated with the physiotherapy department at the University of Queensland, undertaking research projects on ACL reconstruction, rehabilitation, and shoulder stabilisation. He later completed a fellowship in trauma surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York, working under trauma surgeon David Helfet.
Mr. O'Brien currently holds a consultant position at Sunderland Royal Hospital, where he focuses on knee replacement, knee arthroscopy, anterior ligament reconstruction, and sports medicine. With over 20 years of experience Mr O'Brien has now performed over 5,000 toatl knee replacements, 1000 partial knee replacements and 1,500 ACL reconstructions as well as having a large revision knee replacement practice.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mr (Barry) Shaun O'Brien
Education & training
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2005–2011 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2011–2015 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2015–2016 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2015-09–2016-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,193 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,303 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 839 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 1,776 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 4 · i10: 12
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5733/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32602102 · cited by 137
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9223/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 39924911 · cited by 99
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.3898/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 34046462 · cited by 109
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2749/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 36159279 · cited by 15
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Washington · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Washington · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2016
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2016
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2016
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 · mr.shaun.obrien@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
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