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Mr David Elson

Mr David Elson

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 1JP

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23 years of experience
Verified profile
23 years of experience

Patient Trust Score

4.98

70 patient reviews

1 professional endorsement

4.97
Overall Experience
4.99
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.99
Explanation

111 recommendations for:

Knee Pain(22)
Knee Surgery(15)
Meniscal Repair(11)
Other(63)

Recent patient review

20 Mar 2024

Could not be happier with the outcome of my recent procedure. Mr Elson is very...

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About

Dr. Elson is a consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in complex knee surgery, particularly for younger patients. He qualified in 2000 from Edinburgh University medical school before completing his surgical training in Edinburgh, Manchester and Newcastle, with fellowship training in Cardiff and Hampshire.

Dr. Elson's clinical practice focuses on knee surgery and general trauma presentations. He has extensive experience in providing creative alternative solutions to younger adults with knee problems who prefer not to opt for joint replacements. To do this he utilises the best contemporary surgical strategies to correct malalignment, ligament injuries, cartilage and meniscal deficiencies and other preservative measures.

His specialty and experience make him excellent educator and he regularly speaks at national and international conferences. He is the chairman of the United Kingdom Knee Osteotomy Registry which is dedicated to improving outcomes for knee osteotomy patients.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

  • Biological knee surgery
  • Knee Re-alignment Osteotomy
  • Patella Re-Alignment surgery
  • Tibial Tubercle osteotomy
  • Medial Patellofemoral ligament reconstruction
  • Knee Ligament Repair / Reconstruction
  • Collateral ligament repair / reconstruction
  • MultiLigament Reconstruction
  • Meniscal reconstruction
  • Meniscal repair
  • Meniscal transplantation
  • Cartilage Regeneration
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Total Knee replacement
  • Custom made Total Knee replacement
  • Biological knee surgery
  • Bionic Knee Surgery

Areas of expertise

Based on patient reviews & endorsements by other professionals

  • Knee Pain (20%)
  • Knee Surgery (14%)
  • Meniscal Repair (10%)
  • Knee Replacement (9%)
  • ACL Reconstruction (6%)
  • Others (41%)

Subspecialties
  • Knee Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery

All conditions and treatments
  • Knee Pain
  • Arthritis (Knee)
  • Fracture (Broken Bone)
  • Osteoarthritis
  • Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
  • Tibia Fractures
  • ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
  • Femur Fractures
  • Knee Cyst
  • Knee Fractures
  • Meniscal Repair
  • Knee Replacement
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
  • Arthroscopy
  • Knee Ligament Repair
  • Partial Knee Replacement
  • Patella Realignment
  • Knee Preservation Surgery
  • MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 4698340


Qualifications

Education:

  • 2000 MBChB at University of Edinburgh
  • 2004 MRCS Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
  • 2013 FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh


Memberships:

  • AO - AO Trauma group
  • BKS - Biological Knee Society (secretary and treasurer)
  • BOA - British Orthopaedic Association
  • BOSTAA - British Orthopaedic Sports Trauma Arthroscopy Association
  • BASK - British Association for Surgery of the Knee (previous executive committee member)
  • Chairman - United Kingdom Knee Osteotomy Registry (www.ukkor.co.uk)
  • Co-convener - Northern Osteotomy Masterclass (www.northernosteotomy.co.uk)
  • Director - Which Orthopaedic Implant Ltd (www.whichorthopaedicimplant.com)
  • ESSKA - European Society of Sports Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy
  • OTS - Orthopaedic Trauma Society
  • RCS - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

languages spoken
  • English
consultation fees
  • New appointment: £200
  • Follow-up appointment: £100

insurers
  • Simply Health
  • Bupa
  • WPA
  • Vitality Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • AXA PPP Healthcare
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health

Location

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Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital

4.89
(207)
Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, NE2 1JP
Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, NE2 1JP
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Thursday
13:00 - 16:00
Friday
17:00 - 19:00
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Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead Tyne, United Kingdom, NE9 6SX
Queen Elizabeth Avenue, Gateshead Tyne, United Kingdom, NE9 6SX
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Tuesday
13:30 - 17:30
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Reviews

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Knee Pain (21)
Knee Surgery (15)
Meniscal Repair (10)
Knee Replacement (9)
ACL Reconstruction (6)

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*Star rating based on patient reviews

70 reviews

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Could not be happier with the outcome of my recent procedure. Mr Elson is very good at explaining the options available and the outcomes, really can't speak highly enough of him.

20 Mar 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I had my initial consultation in Aug '23 and a following appointment for an MRI scan which resulted in my requiring full knee replacement surgery. Mr Elson was extremely personable and informed me what to expect from surgery which took place on the 16th Nov '23 and by the end of December I had achieved a 137degree knee bend. I have had no post operative problems at all and no continued swelling. I followed strictly with the physio regimen which consisted in 3 attendances after which I continued 3 times a day at home and at the time of posting I am doing two 20 minute sessions a day on a static bike. I cannot recommend Mr Elson highly enough and can only marvel at his expertise which has greatly transformed my life at 74 years old.

25 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Replacement
Knee Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Best consultant I have had the pleasure of dealing with.

24 Feb 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Surgery
Meniscal Repair
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

It was a first class experience from my first consultation to post operation. I was very impressed with the service and couldn’t recommend him enough.

23 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Patella Realignment
Meniscal Repair
Knee Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

Mr Elson took plenty of time to listen to the details of my injury during consultation, taking detailed notes throughout to understand my case before making an assessment. He was extremely thorough when reviewing symptoms and scans results. At no point did I feel rushed out of the consultation, and was given extra time after new scans and results to ensure I could ask all my questions before being discharged. With such great knowledge and detailed evaluation, I would recommend Mr Elson to anyone.

08 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Tibia Fractures
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Fracture (Broken Bone)

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

David was excellent , explained everything to me beforehand and I had to stay in for two nights as I was struggling to bend/stand with knee . David called in on the Saturday morning to check on progress. Good experience with David.

02 Jan 2024verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Surgery

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

During my initial consultation David Elson fully explained the proceedure and the risks involved with this type of surgery. On the day of the operation he visited me before the op to make sure that I was ok and even after the op he took the time to visit me to check my progress and my welfare. In my opinion, David Elson is the best in the business

28 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Surgery

4

4.00
Overall Experience
4.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
4.00
Explanation

Thorough and helpful. Clear, straight-forward advice and information.

14 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
Knee Pain

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I saw Mr Elson back in February 2023 following a skiing injury. He was very knowledgable with regards to my injury and I felt like I was in safe hands. He had me booked in for an ACL repair 2 weeks later. The surgery went really well. I was running again in July and I have just booked to go skiing again in February. I would definitely recommend him to my family and friends. I think he is one of the very few people that does ACL repair not just a reconstruction but you have to get in there quick after the injury.

13 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
ACL Reconstruction
Knee Ligament Repair

5

5.00
Overall Experience
5.00
Bedside Manner/Professionalism
5.00
Explanation

I tore my ACL playing football and from my very first point of contact via phone with Dr Elson I could not fault him at all, he listened to what I had to say in regards to my injury and discussed it thoroughly, from there we agreed an MRI would be beneficial before a face to face consultation. At the face to face consultation Dr Elson was faultless again, he made me feel very relaxed and comfortable, he examined my knee and discussed the findings of my MRI which was a fully ruptured ACL. He then discussed my options thoroughly and we decided surgery was the best option for me. Surgery day I was very nervous but again Dr Elson was amazing, his calming, kind and empathetic manner made me feel so relaxed. Could not recommend Dr Elson enough, I was always made to feel comfortable and never felt rushed even if he was running behind, hopefully I won’t need treatment of this nature again but if I ever do i will certainly be contacting Dr Elson again.

13 Dec 2023verified patient
Patient seen for:
ACL Reconstruction
Knee Surgery
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Knee Pain (1)
Meniscal Repair (1)
Knee Replacement (1)
ACL Reconstruction (1)

1 endorsement

Mr. Elson is a talented knee surgeon who has particular interest in joint preservation surgery and has embraced many of the newer techniques available.

28 Apr 2021
Endorsed for
Knee Preservation Surgery
Meniscal Repair
Knee Cyst
+ 21 more

Mr Jonathan Mark Loughead

Orthopaedic Surgery
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FAQ

What are Mr David Elson's reviews like?

Mr David Elson's overall patient rating is 4.98 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 70 reviews

What languages does Mr David Elson speak?

Mr David Elson speaks English

Where is Mr David Elson located?

Mr David Elson primarily practices at Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital, located at Clayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, NE2 1JP
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What are Mr David Elson working hours?

Mr David Elson is working Tuesday (13:30 - 17:30), Thursday (13:00 - 16:00), Friday (17:00 - 19:00)

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