Mr David Gordon
Mr David Gordon is a fellowship trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in foot and ankle surgery, as well as trauma. He is one of the most experienced keyhole (minimally invasive) bunion (hallux valgus) surgeons in the world, having used this technique since 2012. He has performed over 2000 keyhole foot procedures and has published and presented his ground breaking research around the world.
Bio
Mr David Gordon is a fellowship trained consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specialising in keyhole (minimally invasive) foot and ankle surgery, in particular bunion (hallux valgus) surgery. He has performed over 1,100 minimally-invasive bunion surgeries and over 3,500 keyhole foot procedures.
Mr Gordon is passionate about surgery outcomes and has one of the largest research databases on bunion outcomes in the world (started in 2012). This has allowed him and his research team to analyse, problem-solve and evolve care in hallux valgus, to improve patient outcomes.
As well as bunions, he also treats the full range of foot and ankle conditions, including trauma. David has a strong network of allied healthcare professionals to refer to and always considers non-surgical options before surgical.
Raised in London, Mr Gordon obtained his medical qualification from Liverpool Medical School in 1998 with a Distinction in Cell Biology. Following his membership to the Royal College of Surgeons, David's undertook specialist training in London including at St. Mary's Hospital (Imperial) and the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore.
He spent a year in Sydney, Australia, undertaking fellowship training in foot, ankle and knee surgery. On his return, he completed a Trauma Fellowship at the Royal London Hospital. In 2015, he moved into full time private practice, based in Central and North London and Hertfordshire.
Areas of expertise
• All foot and ankle conditions
• Bunions (Hallux Valgus) – minimally invasive keyhole surgery
• Toe Deformities
• Foot & Ankle Arthritis
• Plantar Fasciitis
• Morton’s Neuroma
• Achilles Injuries
• Sport’s Injuries including sprains, fractures and breaks
More information
5 Devonshire Place
London W1G 6HL
- Minimally invasive (keyhole) bunion surgery
- Sprains, fractures and breaks
- Big toe joint arthritis (hallux rigidus) including keyhole and replacemtns (Cartiva, Silastic)
- Ankle ligament cartilage injuries
- Morton's neuroma and plantar fasciitis
- Achilles tendon pain (including ruptures and shockwave therapy)
- Hyaluronic acid injections for toes (ostenil)
- Year qualified 1998
- University College London 1993-1998
- Liverpool University Medical School (MD) 2003-2005
During his 2 years at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, UK, David helped develop the revolutionary amputation prosthesis (ITAP). For this work, he was awarded a Doctorate in Medicine degree from University College London (UCL) and the Robert Jones Gold Medal from the British Orthopaedic Association. He previously held an Honorary Senior Lecturer position at UCL.
He spent a year in Sydney, Australia, undertaking fellowship training in foot and ankle surgery with John Negrine and David Lunz and knee surgery with Leo Pinczewski. On his return, he completed a Trauma Fellowship at the Royal London Hospital with Peter Bates and Paul Culpan, before commencing his post as consultant orthopaedic foot and ankle surgeon at Luton and Dunstable University Hospital in 2012.
- Consultant Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgeon and Bunion Specialist
Spire Harpenden Hospital and Spire Bushey Hospital
With David’s research team, he regularly presents his work on the international stage and is active in research publications.
• In 2021 he published what was the largest series of minimally invasive bunion surgery outcomes in the world in 2021, in the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
• In 2024, his mid-term series (6.7 yr) was presented at the annual American Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society conference. This is the longest and largest follow up of MIBS outcomes in the world and won the International Federation of Foot and Ankle Society Award for Excellence.
David has a strong innovation background, particularly in medical devices and holds a patent for an orthopaedic implant. He was on the surgeon design team for the Paragon28 Precision Guide, used for minimally invasive hallux valgus surgery and continues to design techniques and instrumentation for foot and ankle surgery.
In recognition for his work at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Mr Gordon was awarded one of the highest accolades in British Orthopaedics, the prestigious Robert Jones Gold Medal and British Orthopaedic Association Prize.
• British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society
• Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society
Mr Gordon has been quoted in The Telegraph and Hello Magazine, amongst other publications.