
Mr J Donald HansomConsultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon in Stirling
Mr J Donald Hansom
FRCS (Tr&Orth) MD MBChB BSc
GMC: 7013448Professional statement
Mr J Donald Hansom is an accomplished consultant orthopaedic hip and knee surgeon with a focus on knee and hip surgeries. He specialises in hip pain, knee pain, hip replacements, knee replacements, ACL reconstruction surgery, and meniscus. He currently practises at both the Kings Park Circle Hospital and the Ross Hall Circle Hospital.
Mr Hansom successfully completed his medical degree with distinction at the University of Aberdeen in 2008. During his training in the West of Scotland, he also pursued an MD research degree at the University of Glasgow. His other main areas of expertise lie arthroscopic sports knee surgery, knee tendonitis, hip bursitis, hip arthritis, and osteoarthritis of the knee. Mr Hansom has further honed his skills through three international fellowships in New Zealand, where he notably specialised in joint replacement, soft tissue knee surgery, and orthopaedic trauma.
Beyond clinical practice, Mr Hansom also serves as an associate postgraduate dean for simulation training in orthopaedics in Scotland and contributes as an Associate Editor for the journal ‘Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research’. His busy NHS practice involves a range of procedures, including primary hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic soft tissue knee surgery, and tibial and femoral osteotomy surgery.
Mr Hansom successfully completed his medical degree with distinction at the University of Aberdeen in 2008. During his training in the West of Scotland, he also pursued an MD research degree at the University of Glasgow. His other main areas of expertise lie arthroscopic sports knee surgery, knee tendonitis, hip bursitis, hip arthritis, and osteoarthritis of the knee. Mr Hansom has further honed his skills through three international fellowships in New Zealand, where he notably specialised in joint replacement, soft tissue knee surgery, and orthopaedic trauma.
Beyond clinical practice, Mr Hansom also serves as an associate postgraduate dean for simulation training in orthopaedics in Scotland and contributes as an Associate Editor for the journal ‘Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research’. His busy NHS practice involves a range of procedures, including primary hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic soft tissue knee surgery, and tibial and femoral osteotomy surgery.
Clinics

Kings Park Hospital - part of Circle Health Group
Stirling, Polmaise Road, Stirling, FK7 9JHMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 18 years of experience
- Consultant Orthopaedic Hip and Knee Surgeon, Kings Park Circle Hospital
Subspecialties
- Hip arthritis
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
Professional memberships
- British Medical Association
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Education
- FRCS (Tr&Orth)
- MD, University of Glasgow
Teaching posts
- Associate postgraduate dean for simulation training in orthopaedics
- Honorary Senior Clinical Lecturer University of Glasgow (present)
Positions in organisations
- Associate Editor for the journal ‘Orthopaedics & Traumatology: Surgery & Research’
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 7013448
Reviews
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- After the operation, the pain I had been suffering was gone. The wound has healed well and my mobility is great. No hesitation in recommending King's Park Hospital or Mr Donald Hansom.
- Would definitely recommend Mr Hansom and Ross Hall hospital
- I highly recommend Mr Hansom. I received excellent care and support at all times. He explained everything clearly and patiently. I felt completely reassured and in very safe, skilled hands. My replacement knee surgery has been life changing. Many, many thanks.
- Really only one extended wait for a nurse appointment. Stay in hospital was excellent and Mr Hanson was very approachable. I was very pleased with my progress post operation which has to say something about the expertise of Mr Hanson.
- Mr Hansom was very professional and friendly right from the first time I met him.
- Doctor Hanson made me feel comfortable from day one, and contributed to a very successful experience. Highly recommend.
- Mr Donald Hansom is a fantastic surgeon who put me at ease from the start as I was really nervous he was professional and polite and took the time to answer any questions I had even took the time after surgery to come and see how I was. Can’t recommend him enough. A White
- Excellent care from start to finish
- I would have no hesitation in recommending Mr Hansom. He took the time to explain everything very clearly and made my whole experience completely stress free. I felt from the start that I was in a very safe pair of hands.
- My experience going through a full knee replacement under the care of Mr Donald Hansom at Rosshall has been excellent.