Dr David Copas

Dr David Copas is a dedicated Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in shoulder and elbow surgery. Known for providing compassionate, patient-centred care, Dr Copas delivers comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical management for a broad array of musculoskeletal conditions. His clinical practice spans elective reconstructive surgery as well as acute trauma care, focusing on relieving pain, restoring joint function, and helping patients return to their daily activities safely.

With extensive expertise in upper limb disorders, Dr Copas treats both routine and complex conditions of the shoulder and elbow using modern, evidence-based approaches. His areas of clinical focus include shoulder impingement, rotator cuff tears and tendinopathies, shoulder instability, and shoulder arthritis. He also frequently manages elbow arthritis, elbow instability, frozen shoulder, ulnar nerve compression, and sports-related upper limb injuries. Where surgical intervention is required, Dr Copas utilises advanced minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques alongside open reconstructive procedures to optimise patient recovery.

Dr Copas completed his undergraduate medical education at The University of Nottingham Medical School, obtaining his Bachelor of Medical Science (BMed Sci) and Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) degrees. He subsequently underwent higher specialist orthopaedic training in the East Midlands region before undertaking prestigious post-qualification fellowships in upper limb surgery and major trauma. He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, FRCS (Tr & Orth), and was previously awarded a travelling fellowship by the British Elbow and Shoulder Society to study advanced surgical techniques alongside international specialists in North America.