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Specialises in

• Hip

• Knee

Offers

• Face-to-face consultations
• Video and telephone consultations

About me

I am a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon working with the Belfast Health & Social Care Trust, based at Musgrave Park Hospital and Royal Victoria Hospitals.

I specialise in treating patients with hip and knee arthritis. I have graduated in Medicine with distinction and two Gold Medal Honours from Andhra Medical College, Vizag, India. I studied for Masters in Orthopaedic Surgery at Rangaraya Medical College, NTR University of Health Sciences, India. After moving to UK, I undertook basic surgical training in Nottingham. I have further completed Higher Surgical Training in Trauma & Orthopaedics in Northern Ireland attaining FRCS (T&O).

I have a special interest in Lower Limb Arthroplasty and undertook two fellowships to enhance my skills. My first fellowship was under the tutelage of Prof Beverland as BART Fellow, Musgrave Park Hospital, Belfast. This is one of the high volume Arthroplasty units in UK and highly regarded in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty surgery. I have also completed a Fellowship in Hip surgery under the auspices of renowned Prof Middleton at the Royal Bournemouth & Poole Hospitals, who is well known for leading in research in enhanced recovery pathway, Simulation, Cycling for Hip Pain & Robotic Hip Surgery. I was awarded an Honorary Visiting Fellowship with the Bournemouth University. I was also awarded the ESSKA ALWIN JAGER Travelling Fellowship for the year 2018.

I treat all general trauma, hip and knee problems performing surgical treatments including, primary and revision hip replacements, knee replacement, and knee arthroscopy. I am keen to utilise enhanced recovery techniques for patients and currently involved with the project in Belfast Trust. I also perform Robotic Hip and Knee joint Replacements. I am actively involved with research leading to several presentations at National & International Scientific meetings, publications and Co-authored a Book Chapter on Complex Total Knee Replacement. I have been actively involved with several Quality improvement projects to improve service delivery in Musgrave Park Hospital including PROMS, Theatre Efficiency etc. I also play an active role in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and served as an Examiner for Medical Undergraduates, Queens University, Belfast. I am currently BOA Culture & Diversity Champion for Northern Ireland.

CURRENT NHS AND ACADEMIC POSTS
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust.
Examiner for undergraduate students with Queens University, Belfast
Arthroplasty Lead, Musgrave Park Hospital
BOA Culture and Diversity Champion, Northern Ireland

PERSONAL PROFILE
I like to spend my leisure time with my family. I have a keen interest in Yoga and practice of Yoga Asanas that develop strength, flexibility and management of stress. I also like Cricket & Badminton and regularly play at my local clubs.

Areas of interest

I am happy to see the following conditions in Adults ( over 18yrs)
- Hip and Knee Arthritis, Hip and Knee Pain, General Trauma

I offer the following Procedures:
Total Hip Replacement, Total Knee Replacement, Revision Hip Replacement, Knee Arthroscopy, General Trauma, Joint injections

Medical secretaries

• Debbie Johnston (Kingsbridge)
• 028 9066 7878
• debbie.johnston@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com

• Debbie Johnston (Kingsbridge, Belfast & Ballykelly)
• 07801 976979
• debbie.johnston@kingsbridgehealthcaregroup.com

• Ulster Independent Clinic Booking Line
• 028 9066 1212
• orthocare.health01@gmail.com