Dr. David Beard
Professor David Beard is a musculoskeletal and surgical trials researcher at the University of Oxford in Oxford, United Kingdom. He is not an orthopedic surgeon.
Professor David J. Beard, MA, MSc, DPhil, FBOA (Hon), FRCS (Hon)
Professor David Beard is a musculoskeletal and surgical science researcher at the University of Oxford in Oxford, United Kingdom. He is known for designing surgical clinical trials, including placebo-controlled trials of knee and shoulder surgery. He is not an orthopedic surgeon and does not perform operations.
Professor of Musculoskeletal and Surgical Science at the Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS), University of Oxford, and Rosetrees Director of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) Surgical Intervention Trials Unit (SITU-NDORMS).
Earlier listings described Professor Beard as an orthopedic surgeon known for knee surgery. He trained as a chartered physiotherapist and is a clinical trials scientist. He worked clinically as an extended scope practitioner (consultant physiotherapist) until 2023 and does not book surgical appointments.
Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Professor David Beard
- Full Name: David J. Beard
- Credentials: GDPhys, MCSP, MA, MSc, DPhil, FBOA (Hon), FRCS (Hon)
- Profession: Musculoskeletal and surgical trials scientist; trained as a physiotherapist
- Field: Evaluation of surgical and complex interventions (orthopaedics and plastics)
- Current Role: Professor of Musculoskeletal and Surgical Science, University of Oxford
- Other Role: Professor and Director of Research Partnerships, NHMRC Clinical Trials Centre, University of Sydney
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Not applicable (not a surgeon; research role)
- Telehealth: Not applicable
- NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)
Address and Contact
Nuffield Department of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Musculoskeletal Sciences (NDORMS)
- City: Oxford, United Kingdom
- Patient Appointments: Not applicable
Professor Beard does not offer surgical consultations. For knee, hip or shoulder surgery, choose an orthopedic surgeon from Find MD Health. Academic contact is through NDORMS, University of Oxford.
Specialties and Education
His published research areas include:
- Design and delivery of surgical randomized trials
- Placebo-controlled surgical trials
- Patient-reported outcome measures in musculoskeletal health
- Knee, hip, shoulder, spine and hand surgery trials
- Evaluation of robotic surgery and rehabilitation
Education and Training
- Professional Qualification: Chartered physiotherapist (GDPhys), Nottingham
- Master’s: MSc in Biomedical Science (Research Methodology), King’s College London, 1992
- Doctorate: DPhil, University of Oxford, 1996 (knee proprioception after anterior cruciate ligament injury)
- Other: MA, University of Oxford (2012)
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Honorary Fellowships: Honorary FRCS, Royal College of Surgeons of England (2017); Honorary Fellow, British Orthopaedic Association (2021)
- Research Awards: NIHR Senior Investigator; NHMRC Investigator Grant (Leadership Fellow Level 3)
- College: Professorial Fellow, Kellogg College, Oxford
Insurance
Not applicable. Professor Beard does not provide surgical patient care.
Fees
Not applicable.
Professional Information
- One of the Royal College of Surgeons (England) Surgical Trials Professors
- Has secured more than GBP 50 million in research funding
- Trials portfolio includes TOPKAT, CSAW, UKUFF, FAIT and ACL SNNAP
- Worked as an extended scope practitioner (consultant physiotherapist) for 27 years until 2023
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Professor David Beard known for?
Professor David Beard is known for leading surgical clinical trials at Oxford, including placebo-controlled trials that tested whether common knee and shoulder operations work.
Where does Professor David Beard practice?
He works at the University of Oxford (NDORMS) and the University of Sydney. He does not run a surgical clinic.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Professor David Beard?
Professor Beard does not take surgical appointments. Use Find MD Health to choose an orthopedic surgeon for knee, hip or shoulder care.
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