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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
Polmaise Road, Stirling, 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
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- Excellent overall treatment and facilities. Dr Hansom was very professional and very easy to talk to. Everything explained in a way I understood both pre and post op.
- Very impressed by surgeons skills, knowledge and manner. He explained the procedure clearly and was on hand after procedure. At final review was very thorough and explained by way of X-ray my new hip joint and recuperation and recovery, was very informative regarding looking after my new joint, felt totally looked after. Thank you Mr Hansome.
- World class service
- 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.