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Mr Efstathios DrampalosConsultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Stirling
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Mr Efstathios Drampalos

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Stirling and Edinburgh

MD (Italy, First Class Honours – 110/110 e lode) MSc in Orthopaedics (Distinction) PhD in Orthopaedics (Distinction) CCT (Greece) FEBOT
GMC: 7333078

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Expert in:
Bunion (hallux valgus)
Foot and ankle
Ankle arthroscopy
Sports injuries
Achilles tendon
Tendinopathy
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Professional statement

Mr Efstathios Drampalos is an internationally trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot and ankle surgery. He provides expert care for a wide range of conditions including bunions, arthritis, deformities, trauma, tendon injuries, heel pain, and diabetic foot complications. He is known for his patient-focused approach and the use of advanced surgical techniques including minimally invasive surgery (MIS).


He graduated with First Class Honours from the University of Bologna, Italy, and completed his specialist orthopaedic training in Greece (CCT). He also holds an MSc and PhD in Orthopaedics, both awarded with Distinction. Mr Drampalos is a Fellow of the European Board of Orthopaedics and Traumatology (FEBOT) and has been listed on the GMC Specialist Register since 2013.


Mr Drampalos completed multiple fellowships in foot and ankle surgery and limb reconstruction at leading UK centres including Wrightington, Wythenshawe, and Stepping Hill. He is actively involved in clinical teaching and research with appointments at the University of Glasgow, University of Edinburgh, and New Anglia University.


He has authored over 40 peer-reviewed papers, two textbooks, and presented extensively at national and international meetings. He is also a certified expert witness in orthopaedics, holding the Cardiff University Bond Solon Certificate.


In addition to his clinical practice, Mr Drampalos is also a Cardiff University Bond Solon certified expert witness and provides independent medico-legal reports in orthopaedics.

Clinics

Kings Park Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
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    Kings Park Hospital - part of Circle Health Group

    Stirling, Polmaise Road Stirling FK7 9JH,

    Medical insurances accepted

    Bupa
    AXA
    AVIVA
    Cigna
    WPA
    I'm paying for myself
    Vitality

Credentials

Professional experience

  • 23 years of experience
  • Consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Kings Park Hospital, Stirling
  • Consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon, Spire Murrayfield and Shawfair Park Hospitals, Edinburgh
  • Chief foot and ankle surgeon, Forth Valley Royal Hospital
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Subspecialties

  • Bunion (hallux valgus) correction and toe deformities
  • Ankle arthritis, arthroscopy and replacement
  • Minimally invasive foot surgery (MIS)
  • Achilles tendon injuries and heel pain
  • Flatfoot, cavus foot and deformity correction
  • Diabetic foot complications and infections
  • Foot & ankle trauma, fractures and reconstruction
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Professional memberships

  • General Medical Council
  • British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS)
  • European Board of Orthopaedic and Traumatology (EBOT)
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Education

  • PhD (Orthopaedics, Excellence)
  • FEBOT (European post-FRCS exam)
  • FRCS (T&O) equiv
  • MSc (Orthopaedics, Excellence)
  • CCT (Orthopaedics - Greece)
  • MD, University of Bologna, Italy (110/100 e Lode)
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Teaching posts

  • Honorary clinical senior lecturer, University of Glasgow
  • Professor of orthopaedics, New Anglia University (Anguilla)

Publications and conferences

  • Mr Drampalos' publications can be found on his ResearchGate profile. He has been an editorial board member for the World Journal of Orthopaedics and the World Journal of Clinical Cases since January 2015.
  • Ong J, Benjamin B, Choi E, Drampalos E, Turab Syed, «Evaluation of Distal Tibiofibular Interosseous Ligament Angle and Its Relevance in Syndesmosis Fixation». Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Oct; 7(4): 2473011421S00862. Published online 2022 Nov 16. doi: 10.1177/2473011421S00862.
  • Mason LW, Malhotra K, Houchen-Wollof L, Mangwani J, UK FAlCoN Audit Collaborative, «The UK foot and ankle COVID-19 national (FAlCoN) audit - Regional variations in COVID-19 infection and national foot and ankle surgical activity». Foot Ankle Surg. 2022 Feb;28(2):205-216. doi: 10.1016/j.fas.2021.03.012. Epub 2021 Mar 18
  • Mason LW, Malhotra K, Mangwani J; The UK Foot and Ankle COVID-19 National (FAlCoN) Audit - Regional Variations in COVID-19 Infection and National Foot and Ankle Surgical Activity, «Foot Ankle Orthop. 2022 Jan 21;7(1):2473011421S00354. doi: 10.1177/2473011421S00354. eCollection 2022 Jan ».
  • Mangwani J, Malhotra K, Houchen-Wolloff L, Mason L; UK FAICoN Audit Collaborative. «The UK Foot and Ankle COVID-19 National (FAlCoN) audit». Bone Jt Open. 2021 Apr;2(4):216-226. doi: 10.1302/2633-1462.24.BJO-2021-0008.R1.PMID: 33829856.
  • Benjamin B., Ryan P., Chechelnitskaya Y., Bayam L., Syed T., Drampalos E. «Intraosseous device for arthrodesis in foot and ankle surgery: Review of the literature and biomechanical properties ». World J Orthop 2021 December 18; 12(12): 1036-1044.
  • Bayam L., Drampalos E., Erdem M. «Common Post Lower Limb Arthroplasty 11 Complications, Management Approaches and How to Minimize the Risks ». Online Turkish Journal of Health Sciences 2020;5(2):383-393.
  • Drampalos E., Mohammad HR., Pillai A. «Augmented debridement for implant related chronic osteomyelitis with an absorbable, gentamycin loaded calcium sulfate/hydroxyapatite biocomposite». Journal of Orthopaedics. 2020; 17:173-179.
  • Zaffar H., Benjamin B., Syed T., Drampalos E., «A Comparative Analysis of Memory Staples and Compression Plate with cross screw for First Metatarsophalangeal (MTP) Joint Arthrodesis: A Quantification of Functional Outcomes using the Manchester-Oxford Foot Questionnaire (MOXFQ)». Roy Petrie Research Meeting, National Treatment Centre-Victoria Hospital, Kircaldy, 31 October 2023.
  • Gunia D., Attard N., Drampalos E., Syed T., «Painful Ankle - A Myopericytoma Case Report». Scottish Clinical Fellow Conference 2023.
  • Ong J, Benjamin B, Choi E, Drampalos E, Turab Syed, «Evaluation of Distal Tibiofibular Interosseous Ligament Angle and Its Relevance in Syndesmosis Fixation». AOFAS Annual Meeting, Phoenix, Arizona February 17-20 February 2022.
  • Bayam L., Drampalos E. «Early results and patient reported outcome measures (PROMS) of an intraosseous device for arthrodesis of the first tarso-metatarsal (TMT) joint ». 8 th Turskish Orthopaedics and Traumatology Instanbul meeting, Instanbul, Turkey, 23-24 April 2021.
  • Bayam L., Stogiannos V., Drampalos E. «Evolution of the Infirmary during the Medieval; Social, Economic and Religious Status». Uluslarasi Saglik Bilimleri ve Aile Hekimligi Kongresi, Turkey, 7-9 February 2019.
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Prizes and awards

  • Scholarship Prize, Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology
  • Best Medical Student Prize at the Winterscot 2025 meeting, 23/1/2025: “The clinical and financial implications of modified short scarf osteotomies in comparison to traditional long scarf osteotomies”
  • Two Discretionary Points awarded from Forth Valley Royal Hospital for exceptional work done from 2019 to today.
  • First Prize Podium Presentation at the FASt (Foot and Ankle Scotland) Annual Congress, Stirling 4/10/2024: “Fusion of the 1st Metatarsophalangeal Joint with the use of Staples and Plate/Screws construct. Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Clinical Outcomes”
  • UK FALCON, Authors: UK FALCON Collaborative, Second Place Memorial Prize, Podium BOFAS 2022.
  • UK FALCON, Authors: UK FALCON Collaborative, Chang Chen Memorial Prize, Podium BOFAS 2021
  • Representative of the orthopedic trainees at the Board of the Greek College of Orthopaedic Surgeons for the year 2009/2010.
  • Representative of the orthopedic trainees at the Board of the Greek College of Orthopaedic Surgeons for the year 2010/2011.
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Languages spoken

  • English
  • Greek
  • Italian
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Registration number: 7333078

Reviews

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  • From the first visit Mr Drampalos took time to fully understand my injury, how it occurred and - equally critically - how I would be affected personally and professionally during my recovery. Throughout my treatment Mr Drampalos was particularly detailed in his explanation of my recovery to that point and the next steps. His patience with my questions was exemplary. The hospital staff and facilities were all first class. I felt genuinely privileged to have been looked after by Mr Drampalos.
    19 December 2025

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    G.M.

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  • Very happy with the full experience.
    13 March 2025

    S.S.

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  • Excellent doctor! Very diligent and highly skilled surgeon.
    17 December 2024

    P.A.

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  • I am delighted to have found this excellent consultant will thoroughly recommend
    20 August 2024

    H.T.

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  • I never imagined that I’d need the services of someone like Mr Drampalos… but I could genuinely never have asked for a more diligent, caring & compassionate expert to look after me. I was fully informed, engaged & cared for throughout. 10/10. Could not recommend highly enough.
    19 July 2024

    R.A.

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  • Wonderful caring staff and exceptionally caring doctor in recovery advice and final outcome of operation, in terms of look and mobility. Very impressed with him
    10 June 2024

    S.S.

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Treatments

The doctor is expert in

Achilles tendon

Ankle arthroscopy

Bunion (hallux valgus)

Foot and ankle

Sports injuries

Tendinopathy

The doctor also specialises in:

Abnormal gait

Achondroplasia

Ankle

Ankle arthrodesis

Ankle instability

Ankle replacement surgery

Ankle tendonitis

Ankylosing spondylitis

Arm pain

Arthritis

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mr Efstathios Drampalos's specialty?

Mr Efstathios Drampalos is a consultant specialising in Orthopaedic Surgery, with extensive experience in assessing and treating patients within this field.

Which conditions and treatments does Mr Efstathios Drampalos specialise in?

Mr Efstathios Drampalos is a orthopaedic Surgeon who provides assessment and treatment for Ankle arthroscopy, Bunion (hallux valgus), Foot and ankle, Achilles tendon, Sports injuries and Tendinopathy. During your consultation, you will be informed of the most suitable options following a personalised evaluation.

How many years of experience does Mr Efstathios Drampalos have?

Mr Efstathios Drampalos has 23 years of professional experience as a consultant orthopaedic Surgeon, providing specialist assessment and treatment in this medical field.

What do patients say about Mr Efstathios Drampalos?

Patients give a rating of 5.0 out of 5 to Mr Efstathios Drampalos, a score considered excellent. This average is based on 8 verified patient reviews, reflecting the experience of those who have attended an appointment.

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Where does Mr Efstathios Drampalos practise?

Mr Efstathios Drampalos practices in the following locations:

  • Stirling at Polmaise Road Stirling FK7 9JH
  • Edinburgh at 122 Corstophine Road
  • Edinburgh at 10 Easter Shawfair, Danderhall, Dalkeith

In-person consultations are available at these locations as a Orthopaedic Surgery.

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Does Mr Efstathios Drampalos offer private appointments?

Yes, Mr Efstathios Drampalos offers private appointments for patients seeking flexible and direct access to a consultant orthopaedic Surgeon.

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Mr Efstathios Drampalos works with the following private medical insurance providers: Bupa, AXA, AVIVA, Cigna, WPA and Vitality. If your insurer is not listed, you may contact the practice directly to confirm your coverage.

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What languages does Mr Efstathios Drampalos speak?

Mr Efstathios Drampalos is a orthopaedic Surgeon who offers consultations in English, Greek and Italian.

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