Mr David Clark

Qualifications

MB ChB (Sheffield), BMed Sci, FRCS, FRCS (T &, Orth)

GMC number: 3360011

Practising since: 1987

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Elbow and Shoulder surgery

Consultation times

  • Alternate Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00
  • Weekly Thursday 09:00 - 11:45
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About

Mr David Clark is an experienced Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who has practised in Derby for more than 22 years. He specialises in the diagnosis and management of all upper‑limb conditions and has extensive expertise in both elective upper‑limb surgery and general trauma care.

Mr Clark treats the full spectrum of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand disorders, including rotator cuff tears, shoulder instability and dislocation, clavicle and proximal humerus fractures, AC joint dislocation, shoulder arthritis, elbow fractures and dislocations, tennis elbow, elbow osteoarthritis, and nerve compression conditions such as cubital and carpal tunnel syndrome.

Training, Roles and Leadership
Mr Clark has been a Consultant at the Royal Derby Hospital since 2001 and currently serves as the Lead Clinician for Trauma and Orthopaedics. His specialist interest lies in complex upper‑limb surgery, supported by a substantive commitment to trauma care.

He has held several notable national leadership roles within orthopaedics, including:

  • Trustee of the British Orthopaedic Association Council
  • Chairman of the British Orthopaedic Directors Society (2012–2014)
  • Secretary Elect of the British Elbow & Shoulder Society (BESS)
  • Member of BESS Council for the past seven years

These positions reflect his ongoing contribution to national standards in orthopaedic surgery, service development and professional education.

Other interests

All shoulder and elbow conditions, arthroscopic surgery.

Treatments and tests offered by Mr David Clark at Nuffield Health

  • Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
  • Hemiarthroplasty
  • Shoulder manipulation
  • Arthroscopy
  • Trigger Point Injections
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Bone Graft

Locations Mr David Clark works with

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    Rykneld Road, Derby, DE23 4SN

    01332 540100
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Research

Mr Clark has published research on the epidemiology of common upper‑limb conditions, including shoulder and elbow disorders, as well as work focusing on elbow arthritis and clavicle fractures. His academic contributions support ongoing improvements in the understanding and management of upper‑limb pathology and reflect his commitment to evidence‑based clinical practice.

Memberships

  • British Elbow and Shoulder Society
  • British Hand Society
  • British Trauma Society

Other posts held

  • Royal Derby Hospital
  • Ilkeston Community Hospital

Insurers Mr David Clark works with

Mr David Clark works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Cigna International
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Benenden Health
  • WPA
  • Health-on-Line

Declaration

Mr David Clark does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr David Clark does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr David Clark does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.