

David Cairns
Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location | Aberdeen |
Specialties | Shoulder and Upper Limb |
Experience | 16 years |
Titles | BSc, MB ChB, FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth) |


David Cairns
Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location | Aberdeen |
Specialties | Shoulder and Upper Limb |
Experience | 16 years |
Titles | BSc, MB ChB, FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth) |
About
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
Accepted Insurances
David Cairns is working with most private medical insurers, please call to confirm coverage.
Locations
Albyn Hospital
21-24, Albyn Pl, AB10 1RW, Aberdeen
Fees
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