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An initial consultation with Mrs Dominique Davidson is from £200.
Mrs Dominique Davidson
Consultant Hand Surgeon
BA, MA, BMBCh, FRCS (Plas), DPhil.
Specialises in
- Hand and wrist surgery
- Dupuytren's disease
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Arthritis
- Tendon problems
My medical training took place in Oxford, where I received first class honours. I subsequently underwent full training in plastic and reconstructive surgery in London, but returned to Oxford University to complete a DPhil into the genetic basis of hand deformities, for which I was awarded a Hunterian Professorship by the Royal College of Surgeons.
At an early stage in my training, I elected to concentrate on hand surgery and undertook a fellowship at the prestigious Windsor Hand Clinic.
My first consultant post was in the Canniesburn Unit of Glasgow Royal Infirmary. However, in 2005 I was invited to move east, to take up the position of Lead Hand Surgeon of the Lothian Regional Hand Service, primarily based at St John’s Hospital, but also providing emergency cover for the Sick Children’s Hospital.
My NHS practice covers all aspects of hand and wrist surgery, as does my Spire private practice.
Throughout my career I have been extensively involved in research, resulting in many prizes and publications in peer-reviewed journals. I am involved in longstanding scientific collaborations with the Universities of Edinburgh and Oxford into the development of new treatments for Dupuytren’s disease, which is my particular area of expertise. I was lead investigator in Edinburgh for the recently published RIDD trial investigating the use of anti-TNF injections (adalimumab) in the treatment of early Dupuytren’s disease.
I act as an examiner for the British Hand Surgery Diploma. I also teach and lecture widely, hoping to share with others the intricacies of the hand. As I often find myself telling patients, all hands are beautiful inside-which makes mine a particularly enjoyable job.
General Medical Council Number: 3443099
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Mrs Dominique Davidson at Spire include:
Orthopaedics
- Carpal tunnel syndrome surgery
- Dupuytren's contracture
- Ganglion removal surgery
- Trigger finger release
One-stop Dupuytren’s Clinic
Spire Edinburgh Hospitals offer remote consultations for diagnosing Dupuytrens’ contracture and one-stop treatment clinics which provide quick and easy access to private patients across Scotland, both self-funded and insured.
Patients can self-refer online, uploading photos of their hands via Edinburgh Dupuytren’s Group website. A follow up telephone consultation is usually all that is required to finalise treatment options.
Face to face consultations, if required, take place at Spire Shawfair Park Hospital where all corrective surgery will also take place.
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Additional information
Clinical interests
Hand and wrist surgery
Medico-legal
Orthopaedic surgery
Plastic surgery
Reconstructive surgery
Wrist surgery
I accept UK-wide referrals for treatment of Dupuytren's disease, including needle fasciotomy, injection treatment and the most severe cases of complex recurrent disease. Other specialist interests include nerve entrapment conditions (including carpal tunnel syndrome), arthritis, wrist pain and tendon reconstruction.
Qualification and professional memberships
Professional memberships
Royal College of Surgeons of England
British Society for Surgery of the Hand
British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons
British Medical Association
Honorary Clinical Lecturer, University of Edinburgh
Research and publications
I have a major scientific and clinical research interest in Dupuytren's disease, and am involved in several UK-wide projects, including the development of cutting-edge new treatments. Other areas of research include thumb-base arthritis, hand anatomy and wrist pathology. I have published widely on these and many other areas in peer-reviewed journals.
Current NHS posts
Lead Consultant Hand Surgeon, Lothian regional hand services
Personal profile
In the midst of an enjoyable surgical career in England, I had the fortune of meeting and marrying a Scot. Now an honorary Edinburghian, albeit of Irish descent, I am doing my best to bring up three children in the tartan tradition. Unfortunately, old habits die hard - the house is split during the Six Nations.
Contact information
| Telephone | 0131 334 0363 |
| secretary@davidsonhands.co.uk |