Mr Dave Duffy

About

Mr Dave Duffy is a revered consultant orthopaedic surgeon, with over 25 years of experience, based in Harrogate and Leeds. He is an expert in knee injury, knee arthritis and knee arthritis, as well as knee ligament reconstruction, meniscus surgery and unicompartmental knee replacement.
 
He pursued his medical studies at the University of Newcastle, graduating with a Bachelor of medicine, bachelor of surgery. He currently works as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at the Yorkshire Knee Clinic, alongside his NHS practice at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust.
 
Mr Duffy has a particular expertise in sports injuries and knee replacement surgery. He has extensive experience in performing ACL reconstruction, arthroscopic surgery and knee replacements. Data from the National Joint Registry demonstrates that he performs almost double the number of total knee replacements each year relative to the national average and more than four times the average number of partial knee replacements.

He has an active interest in education and is a clinical supervisor for junior doctors in their early foundation years following qualification. He is a regular faculty member who teaches on regional and national courses for training orthopaedic surgeons.  

Mr Duffy is renowned for his ability to communicate with patients in a clear manner, reasurring any worries they may have and ensuring that they understand their diagnosis and all treatment options available.
 
This manner of communication is demonstrated by Mr Duffy’s role in several educational Youtube videos linked to the Yorkshire Knee Clinic Channel.
 
Mr Duffy takes a besopke and holistic approach to his work. He is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association and a fellow of The Royal College of Surgeons. 
 
 
You can find more information on Mr Duffy’s website.

Education

• Clinical supervisor for junior doctors – Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust