Orthopaedic Surgeon

David qualified as a doctor from Leeds Medical School in 1975 before undertaking General Surgical Training in Leeds and Bradford. His specialist Orthopaedic training was in London, Norwich and Los Angeles. He was appointed to a Consultant post in Enfield, North London in 1988, where he spent much of the ensuing 18 years engaged in foot and ankle surgery.

David specialises now in the management of common forefoot disorders such as bunions, claw toes and ingrown toenails. In the ankle his expertise includes arthritis, ligament reconstruction and key-hole surgery.

Over the years, David has had the privilege of treating sports men and women from the very highest echelons of the major national sports, including football, rugby and cricket.

David is the former Secretary and President of the British Orthopaedic Foot Society, and is currently undertaking original research into foot and ankle problems. He is also regularly involved in lecturing and teaching trainee Surgeons and Consultants on annual courses which he helps to run at the Royal College of Surgeons of England and at Stanmore Orthopaedic Hospital.

David lives in Enfield with his wife who is a qualified nurse. Their three sons have all now left home.