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- Open Referral network
Specialises in
- Foot & Ankle
- Paediatric
Offers
- Face-to-face consultations
- Video and telephone consultations
About me
www.thebuniondoctor.co.uk
Mr David Gordon is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions, with a particular interest in minimally invasive bunion surgery. His practice is based in London and Hertfordshire, England and has been practising orthopaedics since 1998. He strives for surgical excellence and believes in involving his patients in decision making throughout their treatment. Fundamental to this is excellent communication. He bases his management of orthopaedic conditions on the best scientific evidence available, together with state of the art equipment and techniques. Together with a dedicated team of sports physicians, musculoskeletal radiologists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and podiatrists, Mr Gordon offers a comprehensive approach to the care of foot and ankle conditions. He sees over 900 new patients annually and performs over 400 procedures per year.
Professional Background
Training
Mr David Gordon is a fellowship trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle surgery, as well as trauma. He is on the UK General Medical Council Specialist Register. He was raised in London and qualified from Liverpool Medical School. His 6 years specialist training took place in London, including the famous Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, where he also spent an additional 2 years undertaking research, being awarded a Higher Postgraduate Medical Doctorate (MD).
Gold Medal
In recognition for his work on developing revolutionary amputation prosthesis at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Mr Gordon was awarded one of the highest accolades in British Orthopaedics, the prestigious Robert Jones Gold Medal and British Orthopaedic Association Prize.
Fellowships
Mr Gordon was selected to undertake 2 sought after fellowships with world leading surgeons in Sydney, Australia. He spent a year learning state of the art techniques and developing his skills in foot and ankle sports and complex reconstructive surgery and sports knee surgery. Upon his return, he underwent a trauma fellowship at The Royal London Hospital Trauma Centre, treating the most complex, severely injured patients.
Qualifications and Degrees
MB ChB – Liverpool University Medical School (Distinction Cell Biology), 1998
MRCS – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
MD – Higher Postgraduate Medical Doctorate – University College London
FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) – Royal College of Surgeons
CCST – Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics
General Medical Council (GMC UK) Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics
Clinical Interests
Mr Gordon’s interests are treatment of foot and ankle conditions in particular minimally invasive bunion surgery and big toe arthroscopy (keyhole). He performs minimally invasive hallux valgus (bunion) and toe deformity corrections as well as ankle and toe joint replacements including Cartiva big toe joint replacements
Foot & Ankle Conditions
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Cartilage, tendon and ligament sports injuries (including arthroscopic management)
Foot and ankle arthritis (including toe and ankle replacements and arthroscopic management)
Hallux valgus (bunion) and toe deformity corrections
Morton’s Neuroma
Sprains, fractures and breaks
Trauma
Foot and ankle sprains, fractures and breaks
Upper and lower limb fractures, breaks and dislocations
Areas of interest
Bunions; Minimally Invasive Bunions; Key Hole Bunions; Hallux valgus; Minimally Invasive Surgery; Cartiva Big Toe Joint Replacement; Minimally Invasive Foot Surgery; Minimally Invasive Ankle Surgery; Morton's neuroma; Metatarsalgia; Plantar fasciitis; Ankle sprains, Key hole surgery; Toe deformity corrections; Hammer toe; Mallet toe; Curly toe; Cartilage injuries; Ankle arthroscopy; Subtalar arthroscopy; Big toe arthroscopy; Microfracture; OCD; Foot; Ankle; Ankle sprains; Ankle fractures; Achilles; Achilles rupture; Achilles reconstruction; Tendinopathy; Tendinitis; Shock wave; Shockwave; Stress fractures; Stress fracture; Foot arthritis; Ankle arthritis; Ankle replacements, Ankle replacement; Toe replacements; Ankle fusion; Foot fusion; Forefoot reconstruction; Foot reconstruction; Ankle pain; Foot pain; Sports injuries; Trauma; Arthroscopy; Stress fractures; Non-union fractures; Arthritis; Ankle surgery; Sports injuries; Foot surgery; Ankle surgery; Peroneal tendon; Ankle tendon
Medical secretaries
- Helen Sellars
- Spire Harpenden Hospital Ambrose Lane HARPENDEN AL5 4BP
- 020 7993 2373
- 020 7788 3447
- helen.sellars@davidgordonortho.com
Anaesthetists worked with
- Dr Pushparaj Shetty
Fee Assured
- Dr Samson Ma
Fee Assured
- Dr Joseph Lipton
Fee Assured
- Dr Priti Kamath
Fee Assured
- Dr Pinakin Patel
Not Fee Assured
- Dr Savita Marathe
Fee Assured
Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)
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W0321
Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction with or without +/- internal fixation and +/- soft tissue correction - unilateral - (5-50)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) London Clinic (5-50)
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T5780
Extracorporeal shockwave therapy for plantar fasciitis - (5-50)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) London Clinic (1-5)
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W1590
Correction of retracted/dislocated metatarsophalangeal joint (including tendon transfer, division/realignment of bone and internal fixation) - (5-50)
Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) London Clinic (5-50) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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W0300
Multiple procedures on forefoot, distal to and including the tarsometatarsal joint, which involves at least two distinct procedures not intrinsic to each other - unilateral - (5-50)
Spire Bushey Hospital (5-50) Spire Harpenden Hospital (5-50) London Clinic (1-5)
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W0322
Osteotomies (eg Scarf and Akin) for hallux valgus correction with or without +/- internal fixation and +/- soft tissue correction - bilateral - (5-50)
London Clinic (5-50) Spire Harpenden Hospital (1-5) Spire Bushey Hospital (1-5)
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