David Cairns

Mr David Cairns is a highly experienced Orthopaedic & Trauma surgeon with over 10 years of experience as a consultant. He also trains surgeons on the latest surgical techniques and is an examiner for the fellowship examination.

Medbelle position

Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon

Titles

BSc, MB ChB, FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth)

Specialisation

Shoulder and Upper Limb

Experience

25 years

Specialisation

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons

David Cairns

Summary

Mr David Cairns is a senior Orthopaedic & Trauma surgeon with over 10 years of consultant experience. Alongside his NHS and private practice positions, he is Director of North of Scotland Training Programme in Orthopaedic Surgery and has a passion for education and research. Mr Cairns is also a member of the Aberdeen Orthopaedics network. Patients appreciate his friendly demeanour and professionalism.

Positions

  • 2008 - Present: NHS Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon at both Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and Woodend hospitals in Aberdeen
  • 2008 - Present: Honorary Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Aberdeen
  • 2008 - Present: Training Programme Director for the North of Scotland Orthopaedic Rotation
  • 2017 - Present: Examiner for the Fellowship examination in Trauma and Orthopaedic surgery (FRCS Tr&Orth).

Education

  • BSc Med Sci University of Edinburgh 1996
  • MBChB University of Edinburgh 1997
  • FRCS (Tr&Orth) Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh 2006
  • Sports Surgery Fellowship Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Group 2007

Professional memberships

  • General Medical Council (GMC) number: 4442666
  • British Orthopaedic Association and British Elbow and Shoulder Society
  • Examiner for the Intercollegiate Exam in Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery (FRCS Tr&Orth)
  • The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

Specialist surgical interests

  • Shoulder surgery: arthroscopy, rotator cuff injuries, instability surgery and joint replacement.
  • Elbow surgery and management of tendinopathy, e.g. tennis or golfer's elbow
  • Hand surgery: carpal tunnel syndrome, Dupuytren's surgery and arthritis
  • Trauma surgery

Aberdeen Orthopaedics

Mr David Cairns is part of Aberdeen Orthopaedics, a network of highly-experienced orthopaedic specialists working together to provide the very best multidisciplinary care in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.

Circle Albyn Hospital

21 Albyn Pl

Aberdeen

AB10 1RW

Book your consultation with David Cairns

specialist