David Cairns
Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
Aberdeen
Specialties
Shoulder and Upper Limb
Experience
16 years
GMC number
4442666
Titles
BSc, MB ChB, FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth)
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.
David Cairns
Consultant Orthopaedic Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgeon
Medbelle Partner Surgeon
Location
Aberdeen
Specialties
Shoulder and Upper Limb
Experience
16 years
GMC number
4442666
Titles
BSc, MB ChB, FRCS Ed (Tr & Orth)
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.
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
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
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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