Mr David Milligan
MBChB BSc FRCS (Tr + Orth)
12 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+3 more)
5 connections in healthcare
12 years of experience
Belfast, BT9 7GX
(+3 more)
5 connections in healthcare
About Mr David Milligan
Mr David Milligan is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He specialises in the management of hip and knee arthritis, offering both primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, and also treats lower-limb trauma and sports injuries.
Mr Milligan trained in leading orthopaedic units across the UK and New Zealand, gaining fellowship experience in revision arthroplasty in Christchurch and Northumbria. A keen skier and traveller, he brings both professional dedication and personal passion to his work.
He is on the GMC Specialist Register and is an active member of the British Orthopaedic Association, the British Hip Society, and the Bone and Joint Infection Society.
Subspecialties
- Knee Surgery
- Hip Surgery
- Trauma Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 7406390
British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
No. 19293
British Hip Society
No. BHS_978
Education
The Queen's University Belfast
Medicine
Graduated 2013
The Queen's University Belfast
Anatomy
Graduated 2011
Royal College of Surgeons
Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Graduated 2022
Publications
Read publications and papers written by this specialist.
17 / 11 / 2021
The impact of an enhanced recovery programme on length of stay and post-discharge resource usage following hip and knee arthroplasty : a service evaluation and cost analysis - PubMed
Published in Bone & Joint Open
13 / 07 / 2020
30-day mortality following trauma and orthopaedic surgery during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic: a multicentre regional analysis of 484 patients - PubMed
Published in Bone & Joint Open
01 / 04 / 2020
Monitoring of a hip surveillance programme protects infants from radiation and surgical intervention - PubMed
Published in The Bone & Joint Journal
29 / 06 / 2019
Twenty-year survivorship of a cemented mobile bearing Total Knee Arthroplasty - PubMed
Published in The Knee
Languages spoken
- English
Insurers
- WPA
- AXA Health
- Vitality
- Aviva Health
Fees
New appointment
£250Follow-up appointment
£150
Locations
Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast
801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
Opening hours
Facilities
Opening hours
Facilities
Kingsbridge North West Hospital
Church Hill house, Main Street, Ballykelly, United Kingdom, BT49 9HS
Musgrave Park Hospital
Stockmans Ln, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7JB
Ulster Hospital
Upper Newtownards Rd, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT16 1RH
Reviews
Very good excellent Dr Milligan listened to everything I said and explained the x rays regarding my knee
I was met by helpful ,professional staff at reception.Then I got xrays done by helpful professional staff.I Then had a consultation with Dr Milligan.He was professional and confident in discussing the xrays and the Road ahead.
Thanks for the review. Glad the reception and X-ray teams were so helpful, and that you found the discussion about your hip replacement clear and confident.
my consultation with Mr David Milligan was excellent , he explaned everything very well my experience with the clinic was also very good
Thanks for your feedback - I'm glad I was able to help with your hip pain!
Exceptional service from start to finish. I truly felt listened to and cared for throughout my appointment. The doctor was outstanding — incredibly knowledgeable, professional, and excellent at what he does. He made me feel completely at ease with his friendly and approachable manner, while also taking the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. It’s rare to find a doctor who combines such expertise with genuine compassion and attentiveness. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough.
Thanks for such a detailed review - I appreciate you highlighting what you found helpful for your knee pain.
Clear to understand the information given to me regarding my upcoming surgery . Dr Milligan was very friendly and helpful ,
Thanks for taking the time to leave this. I'm glad the information about your upcoming hip replacement was easy to understand.
Direct and understandable
Thanks - I hope the explanation of your knee arthritis was helpful
Using the x-ray on the screen he showed me what was wrong and explained very clearly what would be involved in the procedure
Thanks for the feedback. It's good to know showing the X-ray and explaining the hip replacement procedure step by step was helpful.
A very pleasant and reassuring appointment. Mr Milligan put me at ease straight away and clearly explained the procedure I would undergo following his examination.
I'm glad you had a good experience - let me know if you have any more questions before your knee replacement!
no complaints and very happy
Great to hear - thanks for the feedback
Got on good post op visit , op went well found Mr milligan a gentleman he explained things to me in a very simple manner no over complainted medical terms made me at ease for a double hip op which I was not looking forward to I would recommend Mr milligan to anyone Service from everyone at kingsbridge excellent
It was really good to see you doing so well - best of luck with your recovery!
FAQ
What are Mr David Milligan's reviews like?
Mr David Milligan's overall patient rating is 4.91 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 19 reviews.
What languages does Mr David Milligan speak?
Mr David Milligan speaks English
Where is Mr David Milligan located?
Mr David Milligan primarily practices at Kingsbridge Private Hospital Belfast, located at 801-815 Lisburn Road, Belfast, United Kingdom, BT9 7GX
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