Mr David Milligan
MBChB BSc FRCS (Tr + Orth)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
12 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+3 more)
5 connections in healthcare
12 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+3 more)
5 connections in healthcare
About Mr David Milligan
Mr David Milligan is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He specialises in the management of hip and knee arthritis, offering both primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, and also treats lower-limb trauma and sports injuries.
Mr Milligan trained in leading orthopaedic units across the UK and New Zealand, gaining fellowship experience in revision arthroplasty in Christchurch and Northumbria. A keen skier and traveller, he brings both professional dedication and personal passion to his work.
He is on the GMC Specialist Register and is an active member of the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, and the Bone and Joint Infection Society.
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery•
- Hip Surgery•
- Trauma Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7406390
British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
No. 19293
British Hip Society
No. BHS_978
Education
The Queen's University Belfast
Medicine
Graduated 2013
The Queen's University Belfast
Anatomy
Graduated 2011
Royal College of Surgeons
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Graduated 2022
Publications
Read publications and papers written by this specialist.
17 / 11 / 2021
The impact of an enhanced recovery programme on length of stay and post-discharge resource usage following hip and knee arthroplasty : a service evaluation and cost analysis - PubMed
Published in Bone & Joint Open
13 / 07 / 2020
30-day mortality following trauma and orthopaedic surgery during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic: a multicentre regional analysis of 484 patients - PubMed
Published in Bone & Joint Open
01 / 04 / 2020
Monitoring of a hip surveillance programme protects infants from radiation and surgical intervention - PubMed
Published in The Bone & Joint Journal
29 / 06 / 2019
Twenty-year survivorship of a cemented mobile bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty - PubMed
Published in The Knee
Languages spoken
- English
Consultation fees
- New appointment: £250
- Follow-up appointment: £150
Insurers
- AXA Health
- WPA
- Aviva Health
- Vitality
Location
All locations for Mr David Milligan
(13123)
801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
(7899)
Church Hill house, Main Street, Ballykelly, United Kingdom, BT49 9HS
Reviews
Wrong information given about the cost of an x-ray
Thanks for the feedback. I’m sorry I gave you the wrong information about the cost of your x-ray. This was my mistake and I’ll make sure it’s clearer going forward.
I had bilateral partial knee replacement end November 2025. From my initial consultation, my surgery, post op. and final review I found Mr Milligan friendly, approachable, efficient and an excellent result from my surgery. Now at 12 weeks post surgery pain free, full mobility and almost undetectable scars. May I say that all staff in Kings Bridge provide an excellent service. My anaesthetist, Dr Colin Munn, was also excellent and I felt very secure and at ease during the whole procedure and relatively pain free post op. Robert G
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Robert. I’m delighted you’re pain-free at 12 weeks - wishing you continued success!
Mr David MILLIGAN PERFORMED A TOTAL. HIP REPLACEMENT ON MY LEFT HIP ,ON FRIDAY MORNING THE 21st November 2025 at 9.00am.as far as I am aware the op. Was successful. ON SATURDAY 22nd November being the SATURDAY I passed all PHYSIO Tests & was allowed home on that day.i am in my Ninth week and doing well walking with a slight LIMP & BACK DRIVING MY CAR . YOURS Faithfully ANTHONY Mc Alea
Hi Anthony, great to hear you’re getting back to your normal activity. Keep at it with the physio and the limp should settle down 👍🏼
Very good, mannerly/friendly. Helped me understand the procedure. Explained the pros and cons in a manner I could understand. Very happy with my consultation.
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review - all the best going forward!
Everything very good
Glad to hear everything is going well, best of luck with your recovery!
Very happy to get it over with just get it back to normal again but be a slow healing process
Best of luck with your recovery - please don't hesitate to get in touch if you need anything along the way.
Very pleasant bedside manner.After proceedure spoke with my wife to explain all went well.Took time before leaving to look at up to date post op X.Rays.
Thanks for your kind feedback - wishing you a speedy recovery!
Dr Milligan was not my original surgeon but I was very happy with everything he told me before and after my operation,he explained things in a calm and easy manner and I was actually pretty relaxed going for the surgery
Thanks for the review. Really pleased I could step in and put you at ease and it's great you felt relaxed for surgery. Smooth recovery!
Very happy with operation and after care , over the weekend in hospital . but no follow up about , were I go after 4 weeks , ie healing movement physio etc
I'm glad you got through the operation and admission so well - sorry there has been some confusion about your rehabilitation. Hopefully you will have had some input from the physios - I'm happy to chat if you need any additional help!
Very happy with everything quick and friendly 10
Thanks for the feedback and best of luck with your recovery!
FAQ
What are Mr David Milligan's reviews like?
Mr David Milligan's overall patient rating is 4.95 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 13 reviews.
What languages does Mr David Milligan speak?
Mr David Milligan speaks English
Where is Mr David Milligan located?
Mr David Milligan primarily practices at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast, located at 801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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