Mr Damien Tucker

Mr Damien Tucker is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in upper limb conditions, practicing at Emersons and Devizes with Practice Plus Group since 2025. Holding an MBChB (Hons) from the University of Cape Town (2007), an MD from the University of Bristol (2017), and FRCS (Tr & Orth) from the Royal College of Surgeons (2020), he completed higher specialist training in Bristol and Perth, Australia. His expertise encompasses non-surgical and surgical management of shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist disorders, performing procedures like arthroscopic rotator cuff repairs, shoulder replacements, and carpal tunnel decompressions. A Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and member of the British Elbow and Shoulder Society, Mr Tucker is also an honorary lecturer at the University of Bristol, researching mesenchymal stem cells for osteoarthritis treatment. His patient-centred approach prioritises holistic care, aligning treatments with patients’ goals. Fluent in English and Afrikaans, he resides in Bristol with his family and energetic springador, Radar. Passionate about teaching, he trains the next generation of surgeons. Mr Tucker’s accolades include the 2020 BOA Future Leaders Programme Trust Scholarship and a 2017 EFORT Congress award, reflecting his commitment to excellence.