BSc MB BS MRCS FRCS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
30 years of experience
London, W1U 2EU
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Mr David Houlihan-Burne has been a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon since 2005 and is currently working within the private sector. He covers all aspects of knee surgery and has surgical interests on knee cartilage and ligament injuries.
Mr Houlihan-Burne qualified in Medicine from Imperial College Medical School in 1995. Following this, he undertook his postgraduate medical training in London and his fellowship training covering Knee and Sports Injury Surgery at the Jonathan Webb Clinic, Bristol and the Chelsea and Westminster Hospital.
His areas of interest include knee pain, meniscal disease, sports injuries, cartilage repair, hip replacement, knee replacement surgery, ligament reconstruction and knee arthroscopy. Furthermore, he holds a membership with several organisations including the British Orthopaedic Association.
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Robotic and robot assisted knee replacement
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Fortius Clinic 20 Bentinck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2EU
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Mr David Houlihan-Burne is professional, confident, and clear in his patient interactions. He provides clear explanations for diagnosis, surgical procedures, and recovery, which consistently leads to low pain and quick patient recovery following operations like total knee replacement, partial knee replacement, and torn meniscus surgery. He ensures quick management of any complications, providing excellent patient outcomes and building patient confidence. A strong theme highlights Mr Houlihan-Burne's expertise in knee replacement surgeries, frequently with robotic technology, for various knee conditions.
This surgeon is the business! Not only is he an excellent surgeon who has me back on my feet super quickly after years of hobbling around, but he's a genuinely nice guy. I gave managed to get into my 60s without any major operations so was apprehensive about the procedure and recovery. David immediately gave me reassurance and confidence and I couldn't be happier with how it's all gone.
Follow up appointment following knee replacement. All very straight forward
Mr Houlihan-Burne is a fantastic surgeon, very professional and easy to relate to
From start to finish, the experience of being treated by Mr Houlihan-Burne and his team, was courteous,, professional, problem free & given with great care. I would like to convey my thanks & gratitude.
Mr HB instills a sense of total confidence. Very pleased with the results of the operation and the remarkably low amounts of pain and high amounts of mobility that have been the characteristics of the past 3 weeks.
I had a minor operation which developed an infection. I had three subsequent clean out operations. As soon as David H-B realised the knee was infected he immediately admitted me to the Fortius and took samples of the infection to get them to the lab asap to work out which anti biotics would prove most effective. He was out of the country for a few days but made surely absolutely everything was in place including two other consultant surgeons who did two clean out operations. A special mention to Dr Aweid who appears to me to be an exceptional consultant. David did my final clean out operation before I was discharged. I felt at ease through the whole process because of David's professionalism and experience. His communication throughout was fantastic he was always on hand to discuss where we were and the plans that were in place. I would also add the who medical and nursing staff were incredibly supportive throughout. I think the surgical skills of all the Fortius consultants will be exceptional. What stands out for me here Is that when the problem of an infection appeared David H-B dealt with it quickly and effectively and kept my mind at ease throughout.
I was privileged to receive exceptional care : clarity.competence and compassion in spades.
I would highly recommend Mr David Houlihan‑Burne, an excellent Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive expertise in managing Knee pain; Meniscal disease; Sports injuries. He combines exceptional clinical skill with a thoughtful, evidence‑based approach. He communicates clearly, supports patients throughout their care, and is highly regarded for his surgical expertise.
14 Jan 2026Mr Ahmed-Ramadan Sadek
NeurosurgeonMr Kevin Kong
PhysiotherapistMr Shahab Siddiqi
General SurgeonMr Neil Haldar
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Mr David Houlihan-Burne's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 150 reviews.
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Mr David Houlihan-Burne speaks English
Where is Mr David Houlihan-Burne located?
Mr David Houlihan-Burne primarily practices at Fortius Clinic Surgical Centre, located at Fortius Clinic 20 Bentinck Street, London, United Kingdom, W1U 2EU
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