Dave is currently the lead surgeon for acute knee Injuries at Harrogate District Hospital and has successfully treated many professional athletes. He has performed thousands of arthroscopic procedures (ACL reconstruction and meniscal surgery) throughout his career. His approach is directed at diagnosing the extent of a new injury quickly. Being able to start treatment early, especially for conditions where this is time critical, is essential to achieving the best result. The support of specialist physiotherapists, plus swift and high quality investigations help to achieve this goal.

A significant part of his practice is the management of arthritis of the knee and he treats a high volume of patients. According to current National Joint Registry data, he performs almost double the number of total knee replacements each year relative to the national average and more than four times the average number of partial knee replacements.

Read Dave’s surgeon profile on the National Joint Registry.

At the heart of Dave’s practice is a commitment to patient communication and care

Providing a clear and concise explanation of the diagnosis – something that should be taken for granted – plus all the treatment options available and their goals is a fundamental part of patient satisfaction.

Dave’s passion for clear patient communication is reflected by his education videos, which have now been viewed more than 10 million times on YouTube. Some are now among the most watched surgical videos ever produced in the UK.

Dave has also built close links with high calibre specialist health professionals (radiologists & physiotherapists), essential for his bespoke and holistic approach.