Mr David Houlihan-Burne
Professional statement
Mr David Houlihan-Burne is a highly-skilled orthopaedic surgeon based in London with over 25 years' experience. Practising in a number of top medical establishments in London, he specialises in knee surgery, particularly to treat cartilage and ligament damage, sports injuries and arthritis, especially in younger patients. He is one of the leading European surgeons in use of robotic knee replacement.
Qualifying from St Mary’s Hospital Medical School, Imperial College in 1995, Mr Houlihan-Burne undertook orthopaedic specialist and fellowship training in hospitals across London and Bristol. Since 2005, he has been practising as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon. Currently he is the director and consultant hip and knee surgeon at 3 Rivers Clinic, Middlesex and a consultant knee surgeon at Fortius Clinic, London.
In addition to his clinical work, Mr Houlihan-Burne regularly teaches and lectures at a number of national and international conferences on field-related matters and was listed in Tatler magazine's Doctors Guide in 2013. He has also authored numerous peer-reviewed publications. He is a former clinical advisor to the Department of Health and pioneered the Rapid Recovery Programme, an innovative patient-centred approach to knee replacement surgery.
He provides care for many professional and amateur sportsmen and plays an important role in various professional bodies. He holds various prestigious memberships, and was an executive member of the British Association for Surgery of the Knee between 2011 and 2013.
Clinics
Bishops Wood Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Watford, Rickmansworth Road, WD3 1QBMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 31 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Fortius Clinic, London (2013 - present)
Subspecialties
- Knee Pain
- Ligament injury
Professional memberships
- British Association for Sports and Exercise Medicine
- British Medical Association
Education
- St Mary's Hospital Medical School, BSc MBBS, Medicine (1989 - 1995)
Teaching posts
- Teaches and lectures on several national and international courses for trainee and established surgeons
Publications and conferences
- Has written and contributed to a number of publications in the field of knee surgery
Prizes and awards
- Listed in Tatler magazine's 'Doctors Guide'.
Languages spoken
- English
Reviews
- Would you recommend this doctor?
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- Very attentive regarding my needs. Explained options and detailed treatment available. Very happy with my consultation.
- Fantastic care and skill shown at all times through the surgical process. The results are spectacular and the surgeon first class as was the whole clinical process.
- I feel incredibly fortunate to have been treated by David Houlihan-Burne for my partial knee replacement. From our very first consultation, his bedside manner was impeccable — calm, thorough, and deeply reassuring. He took the time to explain every step of the process, guiding me with clarity and confidence. I was especially grateful to be under the care of one of the few surgeons able to perform this operation with minimal bone loss, an approach that supports better function and recovery.
- Absolutely excellent care from Mr HB. Reassuring, professional, superb surgeon but also just an all round approachable genuinely nice guy, who always listens, makes accommodations and truly makes you feel cared for.
- I wanted to convey my thanks to the nursing team and all other members of staff for their care, their time & patience.
- 10/10
- Absolutely amazing consultant. Came highly recommended and would highly recommend!
- Mr Houlihan-Burnes fixed a torn knee meniscus for me. The outcome and recovery was exactly as he described. I played golf 3w later after not being able to walk without significant pain before. I would never go to anyone else and would not hesitate to recommend him.
- I recommend post operation you go to Clavadel Clinic