Professor David Deehan
Qualifications
MB ChB, MSc, MD
GMC number: 3331028
Practising since: 1989
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Consultation times
- Monday 17:30 - 20:00
- Thursday 17:00 - 20:00
- Overview
About
David Deehan has been a full time NHS consultant lower limb reconstruction surgeon at Newcastle Hospitals Trust since 2000. He completed fellowships in Germany, the US and Australia. He is in the top 10% for revision arthroplasty of the knee by volume in the UK and continues to deliver a tertiary referral complex knee practice. He co-founded the Newcastle Surgical Training Centre in 2007, led the team to deliver the first robotic total knee replacement in the NE and has a strong interest in advanced soft tissue reconstruction of the knee. Appointed a personal chair in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2009 he has led the academic department since 2013 overseeing the NE NIHR orthopaedic programme.
Professor Deehan has co authored over 200 peer
reviewed articles, several book chapters and given many national and
international talks reflecting his interest in molecular biology, mechanics and
patient outcomes. He has secured both large infrastructure and basic science
research grants. Clinical interests include primary and revision arthroplasty,
soft tissue reconstruction and robotic surgery of the knee. His clinical
philosophy is to marry basic science with new technology with a view to
improving patient outcomes from surgical intervention.
Treatments and tests offered by Professor David Deehan at Nuffield Health
- Knee replacement revision
- Knee replacement
- Knee arthroscopy
- Chondroplasty
- Hip revision
- Subtalar fusion
- Meniscectomy for meniscus tear
- PCL reconstruction
- Hip replacement
- Osteotomy
- Arthroscopy
- Subtalar arthroscopy
- Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
- Tibial osteotomy
- Patellofemoral joint replacement
- Patella stabilisation
- Trauma reconstruction
- Hallux Valgus Surgery
- Arthroplasty
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.