Mr David Machin

Mr David Machin is a highly experienced consultant trauma and orthopaedic surgeon with specialist expertise in foot and ankle surgery, including complex reconstruction, sports injuries, arthritis management, and minimally invasive procedures.

He provides comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and surgical treatment for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions at The Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital in Chester.

Mr Machin is dedicated to delivering high‑quality, patient‑centred care and offers both virtual and face‑to‑face consultations, ensuring flexible access to specialist advice and treatment.

Professional background

Alongside his private practice, Mr Machin serves as a Consultant Trauma and Foot Ankle Surgeon at The Countess of Chester Hospital, where he manages both elective and emergency foot and ankle conditions.

He previously held the same clinical role at Mid‑Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he also served as Associate Medical Director for Surgery & Cancer, Clinical Lead for Trauma and Orthopaedics and Orthopaedic Trauma Lead in the Trust; contributing to service development and clinical leadership.

Mr Machin completed his advanced orthopaedic training at Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, gaining extensive experience in the management of elective, complex elective, revision, and trauma‑related foot and ankle disorders. Prior to this, he undertook six years of specialist orthopaedic training within the Mersey Deanery.

He graduated with Honours from the University of Liverpool School of Medicine in 2003, establishing a strong academic foundation for his surgical career.

Areas of expertise

Mr Machin specialises in the diagnosis and surgical management of a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including:

Foot and ankle surgery

• Bunion surgery
• Big toe arthritis (hallux rigidus)
• Ankle arthritis
• Arthritis in all joints in the foot 
• Osteotomy procedures
• Flat foot reconstruction
• Cavus (high‑arch) foot reconstruction
• Rheumatoid foot treatment
• Curly toe correction
• Drop foot treatment
• Tibialis posterior tendon dysfunction
• Chronic compartment syndrome
• Pain under the ball of the foot (metatarsalgia)
• Heel pain treatment
• Bony lump excision
• Ganglion excision.

Sports injuries and trauma

• Ankle ligament reconstruction
• Achilles tendon repair and reconstruction
• Ligament injuries
• Tendon injuries
• Stress fractures
• Foot and ankle fractures
• Sports‑related foot and ankle conditions.

Non‑Surgical & Minimally Invasive Treatments

• Image‑guided injections for foot and ankle pain
• Shockwave treatment for plantar facitis and Achilles' tendinopathy
• Minimally invasive surgery for removing bony spurs, correcting toe deformities, calcaneal osteotomies.

Special Interests

• Pain prevention following foot and ankle surgery
• Complex foot and ankle reconstruction
• Sports injury management.

Patient access

Self‑pay patients are welcome, and Mr Machin is happy to see you without a GP referral.

Find out more on David Machin's website.