Mr David Gordon

Mr David Gordon MBChB, MRCS, MD, FRCS (Tr & Orth) Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Specialising in foot and ankle conditions, Gold Medal Award Winner Mr David Gordon is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, specialising in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions, with a particular interest in minimally invasive bunion surgery. His practice is based in London and Hertfordshire, England and has been practising orthopaedics since 1998. He strives for surgical excellence and believes in involving his patients in decision making throughout their treatment. Fundamental to this is excellent communication. He bases his management of orthopaedic conditions on the best scientific evidence available, together with state of the art equipment and techniques. Together with a dedicated team of sports physicians, musculoskeletal radiologists, physiotherapists, osteopaths, and podiatrists, Mr Gordon offers a comprehensive approach to the care of foot and ankle conditions. Mr Gordon is a leading expert in bunions and keyhole bunion surgery. He has been performing minimally invasive bunion surgery since 2012, having trained in the technique both in the UK and abroad. He has performed over 1500 minimally invasive foot surgery procedures. Professional Background Training Mr David Gordon is a fellowship trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle surgery, as well as trauma. He is on the UK General Medical Council Specialist Register. He was raised in London and qualified from Liverpool Medical School. His 6 years specialist training took place in London, including the famous Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, where he also spent an additional 2 years undertaking research, being awarded a Higher Postgraduate Medical Doctorate (MD). Gold Medal In recognition for his work on developing revolutionary amputation prosthesis at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Mr Gordon was awarded one of the highest accolades in British Orthopaedics, the prestigious Robert Jones Gold Medal and British Orthopaedic Association Prize. Fellowships Mr Gordon was selected to undertake 2 sought after fellowships with world leading surgeons in Sydney, Australia. He spent a year learning state of the art techniques and developing his skills in foot and ankle sports and complex reconstructive surgery and sports knee surgery. Upon his return, he underwent a trauma fellowship at The Royal London Hospital Trauma Centre, treating the most complex, severely injured patients. Qualifications and Degrees MB ChB – Liverpool University Medical School (Distinction Cell Biology), 1998 MRCS – Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh MD – Higher Postgraduate Medical Doctorate – University College London FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics) – Royal College of Surgeons CCST – Certificate of Completion of Specialist Training in Trauma and Orthopaedics General Medical Council (GMC UK) Specialist Register in Trauma and Orthopaedics

Minimally Invasive Surgery Minimally Invasive Bunion Surgery Cartilage, tendon and ligament sports injuries (including arthroscopic management) Foot and ankle arthritis (including toe and ankle replacements and arthroscopic management) Hallux valgus (bunion) and toe deformity corrections Morton’s Neuroma Sprains, fractures and breaks