Mr Dave ClokeOrthopaedic Surgery in Newcastle upon Tyne
Mr Dave Cloke
BMedSci(Hons) MBBS(Hons) MFSEM(UK) MSc(Sports Med) FRCS(Tr&Orth) FRCSEs(Tr&Orth) MFFSTEd VR
GMC: 4408334Professional statement
Mr David Cloke is a highly skilled consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Newcastle-upon-Tyne who specialises in the treatment and management of rotator cuff problems, shoulder instability, shoulder arthritis and elbow arthritis. With more than 25 years of experience, he is an expert in the full range of upper limb surgery, including shoulder replacement and elbow replacement procedures, of which he has performed more than twice the national average in the last three years. Alongside his NHS work at Northumbria Healthcare, Mr Cloke currently sees patients at Nuffield Health Newcastle-upon-Tyne Hospital and Northumbria Health.
Mr Cloke originally qualified from Newcastle University in 1997 and completed his orthopaedic training in the Northern Eastern Deanery. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2001 and was named fellow only seven years later. Mr Cloke went on to obtain an MSc in Sports Medicine with distinction from the University of Bath that same year, specialising in sports shoulder conditions, before going on to accomplish a higher surgical training shoulder and elbow fellowship in Sheffield in 2009. Mr Cloke has practised in renowned hospital settings since, balancing his notable trajectory with service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve.
Further to his clinical practice, Mr Cloke is a recognised figure in medical education and training. He sits on the Specialty Advisory Committee, which regulates orthopaedic surgical training in the UK, and is a shoulder member at ODEP, the panel responsible for evaluating the safety and the performance of joint replacement implants. Named Northern Orthopaedic Trainer of the Year in 2014, Mr Cloke is also an associate clinical lecturer at Newcastle University and a national FRCS(Tr&Orth) consultant examiner since 2016.
Mr Cloke originally qualified from Newcastle University in 1997 and completed his orthopaedic training in the Northern Eastern Deanery. He became a member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2001 and was named fellow only seven years later. Mr Cloke went on to obtain an MSc in Sports Medicine with distinction from the University of Bath that same year, specialising in sports shoulder conditions, before going on to accomplish a higher surgical training shoulder and elbow fellowship in Sheffield in 2009. Mr Cloke has practised in renowned hospital settings since, balancing his notable trajectory with service as a Lieutenant Colonel in the Army Reserve.
Further to his clinical practice, Mr Cloke is a recognised figure in medical education and training. He sits on the Specialty Advisory Committee, which regulates orthopaedic surgical training in the UK, and is a shoulder member at ODEP, the panel responsible for evaluating the safety and the performance of joint replacement implants. Named Northern Orthopaedic Trainer of the Year in 2014, Mr Cloke is also an associate clinical lecturer at Newcastle University and a national FRCS(Tr&Orth) consultant examiner since 2016.
Clinics
Nuffield Health Newcastle upon Tyne Hospital
Newcastle upon Tyne, Clayton Rd, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne NE2 1JP,Medical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 29 years of experience
- Consultant Upper Limb Surgeon, Ramsay Healthcare UK (2013 – present)
Subspecialties
- Shoulder arthroscopy
- Hand and wrist surgery
Professional memberships
- Faculty of Sports and Exercise Medicine
- British Shoulder and Elbow Society
Education
- Member of the Faculty of Surgeon Educators, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2014)
- MSc (Sports Medicine), University of Bath (2008)
Teaching posts
- Fellow of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers, The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (2021 – present)
- Associate Clinical Lecturer, Newcastle University (2016 – present)
Positions in organisations
- Specialty Advisory Committee, Joint Committee on Surgical Training (present)
- Shoulder panel member, ODEP (2019 – present)
Publications and conferences
- Mr Cloke’s publications can be found on GoogleScholar
- Mr Cloke’s published papers have analysed the results of arthroscopic shoulder surgery, injuries in football and shoulder pain management
Prizes and awards
- Northern Region Orthopaedic Trainer of the Year (2014)
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4408334
Reviews
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- In the 5 years Mr Cloke has been my Consultant I have found him to be extremely efficient friendly and considerate. He explains things thoroughly at all times.
- Dave Cloke is a lovely Surgeon, he’s very honest about expectations when dealing with a patient with existing medical conditions. I have every confidence.Doctor's response -Thanks so much for the very kind review!
- I can thoroughly recommend Mr Cloke for shoulder related surgery. Very efficient, professional and supportive throughout the process, with excellent results so far.Doctor's response -Thank you so much for taking the time to review!
- A Lovely friendly informative doctorDoctor's response -Thank you for your kind feedback!
- I would recommend Mr Cloke for any shoulder related condition. Mr Cloke fully understood what my condition was and formulated a treatment pathway.Doctor's response -Thanks for taking the time to review - happy that you're happy!
- Excellent both before, during and after surgery. I cannot recommend enoughDoctor's response -Thanks for taking the time to review - happy that you're happy!