Professor David Deehan
Qualifications
MBChB, MSc, MD, FRCSEng, FRCS(Tr&Orth), DSc
GMC number: 3331028
Practising since: 1989
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Hip surgery, Knee surgery
Consultation times
- Monday 17:30 - 20:00
- Thursday 17:00 - 20:00
- Overview
About
Professor David Deehan is a full‑time NHS Consultant specialising in lower‑limb reconstruction at Newcastle Hospitals, a role he has held since 2000. He completed advanced surgical training in Germany, the United States, and Australia, and now leads a busy specialist service for complex knee reconstruction. He is in the top 10% of UK surgeons for revision knee replacement based on the number of operations performed.
In 2007, he co‑founded the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre and led the team that performed the first robotic total knee replacement in the North East of England. His clinical work includes advanced soft‑tissue knee reconstruction, primary and revision knee replacement, and the use of new surgical technologies.
He became a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery in 2009. Since 2013, he has led the Academic Orthopaedic Department and oversees the North East NIHR Orthopaedic Programme. His academic interests include molecular biology, biomechanics, and patient‑reported outcomes.
He has written more than 200 peer‑reviewed papers, contributed to several book chapters, and regularly speaks at national and international conferences. He has secured major research funding for facilities and basic science projects, showing his commitment to turning scientific progress into real benefits for patients.
His approach to care brings together scientific understanding and modern technology to improve surgical results and long‑term patient wellbeing.
Professor Deehan now offers robotic‑assisted Mako® knee replacement at Nuffield Health Newcastle.
Treatments and tests offered by Professor David Deehan at Nuffield Health
- Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
- Revision knee replacement
- Bunion surgery (bunionectomy)
- Robotic-assisted hip replacement
- Chondroplasty
- Hip revision
- Subtalar fusion
- PCL reconstruction
- Hip replacement
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopy
- Subtalar arthroscopy
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
- Tibial osteotomy
- Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
- Meniscectomy (meniscus tear surgery)
- Patellofemoral joint replacement
- Patella stabilisation
Locations Professor David Deehan works with
Related experience
Memberships
- Fellow in Knee Surgery NSOSM, Sydney
- Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
Other posts held
- Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Declaration
Professor David Deehan does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Professor David Deehan does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Professor David Deehan does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.