MB BCh, FRCS (Tr&Orth)
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39 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH1 1RW
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39 years of experience
Bournemouth, BH1 1RW
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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.
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General Medical Council
No. 3255755
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)
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£15067 Lansdowne Road, Bournemouth, United Kingdom, BH1 1RW
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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Mr David O'Connor's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 6 reviews.
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Mr David O'Connor speaks English
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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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Mr David O'Connor is working 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)
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