Dr. Gavin Malcolm Spence

BA, MB BS, MSc (Orth), MD, FRCS (Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgery

Recommended by
1 specialist

26 years of experience

13 years as a specialist

Overall Rating

Overall

4.92

Bedside Manner

4.97

Explanation

4.97

Top feedback

“I would highly recommend Dr Malcolm. He’s very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant doctor. Thank you “

Subspecialty

Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery

Languages spoken

English

Registered with

Dubai Health Authority: 54244381

Practices worked at

Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery Dubai

Sheikh Zayed Rd - Al Quoz, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Burjeel Specialty Hospital Sharjah

Al Kuwait St - Halwan SuburbAl Fayha, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates

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About

Mr Gavin Malcolm Spence is a Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon currently based at Burjeel Hospital for Advanced Surgery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. His areas of specialism are congenital and acquired deformities, limb lengthening, neuromuscular conditions and paediatric trauma. His areas of expertise include Infant Hip Dysplasia/ DDH, Congenital and Acquired Limb Deformity Reconstruction/ Lengthening, Surgery for cerebral palsy and Pediatric Trauma & Fractures.

Mr Spence qualified in Medicine in London with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees. He has also completed a Master of Science in London and a Doctor of Medicine in Cambridge. He is also a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (Trauma & Orthopaedics).

In addition, Mr Spence is interested in Teaching and served as a Surgical Tutor to Great Ormond Street Hospital. He has also run educational courses for trainees. He is also interested in research and has published in many peer-reviewed publications and has received the award “Trainer of the Year” in 2019.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

External fixation
Ilizarov frame
Deformity correction
Epiphyseodesis (8 plates)
Clubfoot correction

Hip Preservation Surgery
Osteoarthritis
Osteomyelitis (Lower Limb)
Osteomyelitis (Upper Limb)
Adolescent Hip Preservation
Children’s Joint Problems
Growth Disorders
Paediatric Fractures

Medical procedures

Hip Arthroscopy
Hip Replacement
Joint Injection
Knee Replacement

Special interests

Children’s Joint Problems
Fracture (broken bone)
Cerebral Palsy
Clubfoot
Growth Disorders
Limb Length Discrepancies
Osteomyelitis (Lower Limb)
Osteomyelitis (Upper Limb)
Paediatric Fractures

Education

BA (Hons) (Cambridge)
MB, BS (London)
FRCS – Tr & Orth (RCS Edinburgh)
MSc – Orth (London)
MD (Cambridge)

Reviews

4.95 Overall Patient Trust rating

Overall Experience

Explanation

Bedside Manner

Children’s Joint Problems

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22/36

Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery

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4/36

Fracture (broken bone)

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4/36

Paediatric Orthopaedics

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3/36

Paediatric Rheumatology

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3/36

Child & Adolescent Mental Health

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2/36

Curled toes

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1/36

Cerebral Palsy

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1/36

Check up

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1/36

Clubfoot

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1/36

Eye problems

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1/36

Flat Feet

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1/36

Intoeing

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1/36

Knock knees

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1/36

Paediatric fractures

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1/36

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Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Check up

I would highly recommend Dr Malcolm. He’s very professional, knowledgeable and pleasant doctor. Thank you

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

It was great to meet Dr Gavin. He asked us enough questions to understand our concerns and gave us answers to all of them. He eased our worries out and gave us logical explanations to each worry. He gave us something to read as well that would not let us trust external sources. Thanks to him for his support and expert consultation.

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Dr Spence has been absolutely excellent. He was very patient and accommodating with our 2 year old, did a thorough examination and took time to explain things to two very concerned parents. We had a great experience and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him. The other staff has also been very helpful and polite. All in all, a great experience.

Overall

(4/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(4/5)

Patient seen for:

Paediatric Orthopaedics Clubfoot

Dr is very good advisor

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Good Knowledge, empathy and understanding.

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Doctor was very helpful and positive

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Excellent experience

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Doctor Gavin is incredible. Not only has he taken great care of my son health, but also he is so lovely to speak with the best explanation about my son's disease. He motivated us and it is good to know we are not alone in our way.

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Excellent

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Fracture (broken bone) Children’s Joint Problems

Very helpful and kind especially dealing with children. Also takes his time to thoroughly explain everything

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Paediatric Orthopaedics Flat Feet

Thank you for all your valuable inputs!

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Knock knees Children’s Joint Problems

Excellent with childrens, wide knowledge and very long experiences

Overall

(5/5)

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(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery

An ideal Doctor.

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Very polite and courteous

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Excellent patient care ❤

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Curled toes

He’s very gentle, welcoming and knowledgeable. Put us at ease.

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Fracture (broken bone)

Excellent

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Joint Problems

Great doctor, friendly with the kids, the room was prepared with toys .

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Cerebral Palsy

Dr Gavin is one of the most wonderful doctors we have met in our journey (and we have met a few!). His bedside manner is unparalleled, he is thorough and gives the family more than sufficient time. It is always a pleasure meeting him, and looking forward to seeing more of him.

Overall

(5/5)

Explanation

(5/5)

Bedside Manner

(5/5)

Patient seen for:

Children’s Orthopaedic Surgery

Humble, well explained and treating the patient as one of the family .very concerned doctor about the patient problem, I recommend dr.Gavin cordially

Peer recommendations

Recommended by 1 doctor for:

1

Orthopaedic Surgery

Dr. Antony Louis Rex Michael

Orthopaedic Surgery

09-12-2020

Pleasant knowledgeable and skilled in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery Also an excellent teacher/trainer :)

For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery

For conditions: Limb Length Discrepancies, Clubfoot, Children’s Joint Problems

For procedures: Limb-Lengthening Surgery

Connection: I have referred patients to them