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.
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
(13333)
801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
(8112)
Church Hill house, Main Street, Ballykelly, United Kingdom, BT49 9HS
Reviews
AI Review Summary
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Mr David Milligan gets good patient feedback. He explains things clearly, making patients feel relaxed and comfortable. Patients praise his skill in hip and knee operations, noting excellent surgical outcomes and improved mobility. Many patients visit Mr Milligan for hip replacement, knee surgery, and knee pain from arthritis.
A very pleasant and reassuring appointment. Mr Milligan put me at ease straight away and clearly explained the procedure I would undergo following his examination.
Got on good post op visit , op went well found Mr milligan a gentleman he explained things to me in a very simple manner no over complainted medical terms made me at ease for a double hip op which I was not looking forward to I would recommend Mr milligan to anyone Service from everyone at kingsbridge excellent
I found all the staff I came in contact with at Kinngsbridge very courteous and professional. Mr David Milligan was very kind and approachable in his manner, I would highly recommended him to anyone who is thinking of hip surgery.
Thanks for the review - I'm really pleased you had a good outcome. Best of luck with the hip!
I have come away knowing my problem is not as bad. Had it well explained. Go home change my medication thanks again for ur help.
Thanks for your feedback. Glad the explanation helped and you came away feeling your knee problem isn’t as bad as you thought. Hope the medication change makes a difference!
On meeting Mr milligan I felt relaxed and he explained what was happening with my operation so was very comfortable and relaxed
Great to hear - thanks for the feedback!
Recent7 procedure malnipulation to loosen scar tissue.
Thanks - I hope the knee is loosening up for you! See you soon
Listened discussed options patient centered approach
Thanks for the feedback!
I found Doctor Milligan easy to talk to and he gave me a good explanation of what was going on and how best to deal with the issue
Thanks for the review - glad to hear the explanation was helpful!
Met with David last week and found him to be very nice and approachable. His examination of my knees and hips gentle. I should have had a list of questions for him as I felt that I could have asked him anything about my upcoming procedure. Oh, and he has a sense of humor 😀
Thanks for the review - write down a few questions and I'll do my best to answer them for you!
FAQ
What are Mr David Milligan's reviews like?
Mr David Milligan's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 27 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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Does Mr David Milligan accept new patients?
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