Professor David Deehan
Qualifications
MB ChB, MSc, MD
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 Lower Limb Reconstruction Surgeon at Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, a role he has held since 2000. He completed advanced fellowships in Germany, the United States, and Australia, and now delivers a high-volume tertiary referral service for complex knee reconstruction. He is ranked within the top 10% in the UK for revision knee arthroplasty by volume.
In 2007, Professor Deehan 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 expertise includes advanced soft tissue reconstruction of the knee, primary and revision knee arthroplasty, and the adoption of innovative surgical technologies.
Appointed to a Personal Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2009, Professor Deehan has led the Academic Orthopaedic Department since 2013, overseeing the North East NIHR Orthopaedic Programme. His academic work reflects a strong interest in molecular biology, biomechanics, and patient-reported outcomes.
Professor Deehan has co-authored over 200 peer‑reviewed publications, contributed to multiple book chapters, and regularly speaks at national and international meetings. He has successfully secured major infrastructure and basic science research grants, reinforcing his commitment to translating scientific discovery into clinical benefit.
His clinical philosophy centres on integrating basic science with cutting-edge technology to improve surgical outcomes and long-term patient care.
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)
- Knee arthroscopy
- Robotic-assisted hip replacement
- Chondroplasty
- Hip revision
- Subtalar fusion
- Meniscectomy for meniscus tear
- PCL reconstruction
- Hip replacement
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopy
- Subtalar arthroscopy
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
- Tibial osteotomy
- 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.