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Mr David O'Connor

MB BCh, FRCS (Tr&Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Live bookings available

39 years of experience

Bournemouth, BH1 1RW

5

/5

(6 reviews)

Live bookings available

39 years of experience

Bournemouth, BH1 1RW

Areas of expertise

Tendon Injuries
1
Finger Injury
1
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
1

Contact

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About Mr David O'Connor

Mr David O'Connor is a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon specialising in hand, wrist and elbow orthopaedic and trauma pathology. His practice covers soft tissue soft tissue elbow ( Tennis and Golfers Elbow ), nerve compressions ( Carpal and Cubital Tunnel Syndromes ), variety of treatments for Dupuytrens contracture, arthritis and joint replacement in the hand and wrist including thumb joint replacement, trapeziectomy, wrist replacement and wrist fusion. An established practice in bone marrow blood injection / Stem cell treatments commonly for the elbow or tendinitis type problems.

Mr O'Connor studied medicine at the University of Wales College of Medicine in Cardiff from 1982 to 1987. He completed the Primary FRCS in Edinburgh in 1990, FRCS England in 1992 and the Intercollegiate FRCS (Tr & Orth) in 1998, with recognised CCST. He subsequently undertook hand and upper limb fellowships in Windsor in 1999 and the prestigious hand unit of Sydney, Australia, from 1999 to 2000.

Appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon in Bournemouth and Poole in 2000, Mr O'Connor has extensive experience in orthopaedics and trauma. He maintains his professional development through regular continuing professional development and appraisal. His research interests include hand and upper limb surgery and he has 15 publications across a broad spectrum of orthopaedics and trauma.

Mr O'Connor approach ensures accurate communication tailored to the needs of the patient, shared decision making that includes all treatment options with known success rates and an open discussion of known risk factors. Guidance where needed. Clinic documents are copied to patients with a request to read, reflect on decisions and make further contact if any questions or concerns prior to treatment. Annual appraisal ensures a peer reviewed practice with patient and colleague feedback shared with all hospitals where treatment and surgeries are provided.


Subspecialties

  • Hand Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Hand & Wrist Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Tendon Injuries
1
Finger Injury
1
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
1
Tendon Repair
1
Carpal Tunnel Decompression
1
Hand Extensor Tendon Injuries
1
Hand Flexor Tendon Injuries
1
Cubital Tunnel (Ulnar Nerve) Release
1
Dupuytrens Fasciectomy
1
Hand Fractures
Arthritis
Wrist Pain
Rotator Cuff Repair
Trigger Finger
Tendon Repair (Hand)
Mallet Finger
Lunate Replacement
Ganglion Cyst Removal
Elbow Surgery
Hand Pain
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Nerve Decompression Surgery
Osteotomy
Hand Deformities
Stem Cell Therapy
Dupuytren's Contracture
Tennis Elbow Release
Arthritis (Wrist)
Tendon Surgery
Arthritis (Hand)
Ulnar Shortening
Triangular Fibrocartilage Complex (TFCC) Repair
Osteoarthritis
Thumb Joint Replacement
Lipoma
Thumb Carpometacarpal Joint (CMCJ) Replacement
Kienbock's Disease
Steroid Injection
Hand Stiffness
Lipoma Removal
Golfer's Elbow (Medial Epicondylitis)
Open Reduction, Internal Fixation (ORIF) of Fractures
Ganglion Cyst
Joint Replacement
Joint Injection
Bursitis (Elbow / Olecranon)
Hand Problems
Internal Brace
Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist Arthroscopy
Fracture (Broken Bone)
Wrist Replacement
Hand Injury
Rheumatoid Hand Surgery
Joint Fusion (Hand)
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Injury
Finger Joint Replacement
Forearm Fractures
Joint Fusion (Wrist)
Elbow Fractures
Hand & Wrist Surgery
Tendinopathy (Tendonitis)
Ligament Injury
Fracture Fixation Surgery
Joint Injury
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Treatment
Elbow Injury
Manipulation Under Anaesthetic (MUA)
Entrapment Neuropathy
De Quervain's Syndrome (Tenosynovitis)
Trapeziectomy
Clavicle Fractures

Registered with

  • General Medical Council

    No. 3255755


Qualifications

Hand and Upper Limb Fellowship, Sydney, Australia (1999–2000)

Hand and Upper Limb Fellowship, Windsor, UK (1999)

FRCS (Tr & Orth), Intercollegiate (1998)

FRCS, England (1992)

Primary FRCS, Edinburgh (1990)

MB BCh, University of Wales College of Medicine, Cardiff, UK (1987)


Publications

Read publications and papers written by this specialist.

24 / 01 / 2022

Types, management and complications in paediatric distal radial fractures sustained during COVID-19 lockdown

Published in Sage Journals


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Simply Health (Dental)
  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • WPA
  • Bupa
  • Cigna
  • Healix Health Services
  • AXA Health
  • Aviva Health
  • Vitality
  • Saga Health Insurance
  • Bupa Global
  • Benenden Health

Fees

  • New appointment

    £240
  • Follow-up appointment

    £150
*May vary on location

Locations

Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital

67 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 1RW

4.88(532 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 17:00
Thursday
08:30 - 17:00
Friday
08:30 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday
08:30 - 17:00
Tuesday
08:30 - 17:00
Wednesday
08:30 - 17:00
Thursday
08:30 - 17:00
Friday
08:30 - 17:00
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
View practice profile

Areas of expertise

Tendon Injuries
1
Finger Injury
1
Tennis Elbow (Lateral Epicondylitis)
1

Contact

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Reviews

5
verified patient
19 Oct 2026

Mr O’Connor is an outstanding consultant, who listens, advises and helps where needed. His professionalism is excellent. He is calm and friendly. Would thoroughly recommend.

5
verified patient
09 Oct 2026

I can not express my gratitude enough for the wonderful assistance Mr O’Connor has given me during my ongoing treatment of my arm and hand. His Orthopaedic team at Bournemouth Hospital have provided me with a wonderful medical service and have given me renewed hope of a full recovery with a functioning hand again soon. He is a brilliant respected surgeon and l thank him once again for his kindness and expertise.

5
verified patient
06 Oct 2026

I was unable to play golf due to Tennis Elbow. Initially I had physio locally followed by Shockwave Therapy, but neither made any difference. I then contacted the Nuffield who suggested I see Mr O'Connor. My first appointment was on 1st June. After a scan, Mr O'Connor suggested I have a bone marrow blood injection into my elbow. I had my op on 10 July and 6 weeks later I was able to gradually ease back into playing golf and 3 months from the date of the op I went on a golfing holiday and played 4 games in 4 days as well as attend lessons, without any pain. I would 100% recommend Mr O'Connor.

5
verified patient
05 Oct 2026

I underwent Surgery for Dupytrens , The whole procedure from,start to finish,was explained very clearly and I was looked after extremely well by everyone involved. It all went off without a hitch and my recovery is going very well with the help of Mr O’Connor and the hand therapist.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
29 Sep 2026

Beyond Medicine….. Exceptional Care What an amazing, caring and genuinely exceptional team. From start to finish, the care I received from Mr David O’Connor, his secretary Rachel, and the whole team at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital was truly outstanding. I felt completely cared for and looked after throughout — mind, body and soul. Mr David O’Connor was not only highly professional, extremely knowledgeable and highly skilled, but also genuinely caring and compassionate. He took the time to explain everything clearly, was thorough and thoughtful, and always made me feel listened to, understood and reassured. His kindness, warmth and approachable nature made such a difference. Rachel was equally wonderful. She was incredibly kind, understanding and very communicative and efficient, but what really stood out was the genuine care she showed throughout. I honestly cannot thank them both enough. The level of care, kindness and personal attention I received from them and the whole team was something very special. They went above and beyond in every sense, and I have never experienced a medical team quite like them. I am incredibly grateful to Mr David O’Connor, Rachel and everyone at Nuffield Health Bournemouth for looking after me so exceptionally well.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
27 Sep 2026

The whole experience first class. Everything was explained at every stage so I always knew what was happening to me. I knew what the pain level was going to be so was very relaxed at all times. Recovery has been great. The Nuffield certainly provided a great level of care throughout my stay.

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Types, management and complications in paediatric distal radial fractures sustained during COVID-19 lockdown

Types, management and complications in paediatric distal radial fractures sustained during COVID-19 lockdown

In response to the coronavirus pandemic the British Orthopaedic Association Standards for Trauma and Orthopaedics (BOAST) guidelines advised treating distal radial fractures non-operatively where possible.

24 January 2022

journals.sagepub.com

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Mr David O'Connor's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews.

What languages does Mr David O'Connor speak?

Mr David O'Connor speaks English

Where is Mr David O'Connor located?

Mr David O'Connor primarily practices at Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, located at 67 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 1RW
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