UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Santry

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Specialties provided by UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Santry

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What makes UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Santry a leading medical centre in Dublin?

UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic is a centre of excellence for orthopaedics and sports medicine, combining world-class surgical expertise with cutting-edge technology. As part of the global UPMC network, it delivers internationally recognised care from over 40 consultants and 400 healthcare professionals.

What medical services does it specialise in?

The clinic specialises in orthopaedic surgery, including joint replacement, knee surgery, hip surgery, shoulder surgery and spinal care, as well as sports medicine, physiotherapy, radiology and pain management.

What tests and treatments does it offer?

Some of the medical tests and care services offered at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic include:

Joint replacement surgery (knee and hip replacements)
Sports injury treatment, including ACL reconstruction and soft tissue repair
Spinal services for back and neck conditions
Foot & ankle, hand & wrist, elbow and shoulder surgery
Physiotherapy and rehabilitation programmes
Diagnostic imaging and radiology services
Pain management treatments
Health screening and pre-assessment clinics

What quality and safety standards does UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic meet?

The clinic holds Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, a globally recognised benchmark for patient safety and quality of care — awarded repeatedly for its consistently high clinical standards.

Where is UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic located?

The clinic is located on Northwood Avenue, Santry (Dublin 9), in north Dublin, just a short drive from Dublin Airport and the M50 motorway.

What other UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic centres are there in Ireland?

UPMC operates several hospitals across Ireland, including UPMC Whitfield Hospital (Waterford), UPMC Aut Even Hospital (Kilkenny) and UPMC Kildare Hospital (Clane), plus UPMC Sports Medicine Clinics

Clinic locations

UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic (Santry)
Expert in:
Joint replacement
Knee surgery
Shoulder surgery
Elbow
Hand surgery
Sports medicine
Sports physiotherapy
Acupuncture
Ankle arthrodesis
Ankylosing spondylitis
Clinic specialties
Orthopaedic Surgery
Sports Medicine
Physiotherapy
Plastic Surgery
Pain Medicine
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
Rheumatology
Medical insurances accepted at this clinic:
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Credentials

Professional experience

20 years of experience

Specialties

My Joint Replacement Journey
Joint replacement
Knee surgery
Hip surgery
Spinal services
Shoulder surgery
Elbow surgery
Hand and wrist surgery
Foot and ankle surgery
Post-operative patient information
Sports medicine
Physiotherapy
Plastic and reconstructive surgery
Pain management
Radiology
Maxillofacial surgery
Rheumatology
Nursing services
Pre-assessment clinic
Health screening

Online reputation

"One year ago, I underwent a full knee replacement at the SSC under the care of Mr. Ray Moran and his incredible team. As I mark my one year anniversary, I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for the exceptional care I received from start to finish. From my very first consultation, I felt I was in safe hands. Mr. Moran’s skill, professionalism, kindness and reassurance gave me complete confidence throughout the entire journey. The nursing staff, theatre team and everyone involved in my care were outstanding, making what could have been a daunting experience as comfortable and positive as possible."
"I have had three surgeries now over the last seven years with Mr Moroney. He’s absolutely amazing! So kind, so professional. And I was 31 when I first saw him; I didn’t know much about what was to come. I can’t recommend him enough. I’m so happy."
"Before the op, I could no longer run & was having difficulty sleeping at night. It was hard to get comfortable if I was travelling. The operation went well & I was out of the hospital in a few days. I followed the rehab programme I was given & was back in the gym 2 weeks post op. I went to see my own physio every 4 weeks & he gave me a monthly schedule to follow in line with my progress. I am back running with most of the mileage done on grass. I started back Hyrox training about 9 months post op. I was skiing in January. We came 4th in our age grade recently in a doubles hyrox competition. So far, all is going well. Very happy with the outcome."
"I just completed my HYROX… It’s been 8 months since my full hip replacement and last week I completed the Dublin hyrox with my sister, and smashed it! No pain whatsoever. Delighted with the outcome. Thank you! Caroline."
"I ruptured my ACL durning a hockey match, I was playing for my school team in transition year. When I found out I needed surgery I was so scared. I had a consultation with Ray Moran who made me feel at ease and I knew I was in safe hands at the SSC! The surgery went amazing I didn’t even feel an ounce of pain even when I woke up! And the staff was so patient with me even if they had to reheat my pasta many time as I kept changing my mind about if I was hungry or not! They always had a smile on their face no matter what and I can’t thank the staff at the SSC enough! The SSC was extremely thorough in the testing they completed on my operated knee and were very clear in explaining the results offering many way new ways to help improve the areas that needs a bit more TLC! (Tender loving care) I cannot even begin to put my thanks I have for the SSC into words! I want to thank Ray Moran, the physiotherapist team and the nursing team for your efforts, support and hard work that went into me and my knee during my stay as a patient at the SSC and for giving me another shot doing what I love with a restored new and improved ACL! I wish you the best success in the future! – Ana Maria."
"July 30th 2025, had bilateral hip replacements. Wonderful treatment & pain free journey from day 1 post operative. Results beyond all expectations.Thank you Mr Mihai Vioreanu."
"I had a partial knee replacement 10 weeks and am now able to climb up long flights of steps – I went to the top of Angkor Wat in Cambodia and crawl along the ground – the Viet Cong tunnels in Vietnam. All thanks to my operation by Professor Brian Devitt. So glad to have my knee well on the way to full recovery. I am working now on building up my walking. At present I have got to the 5 mile a day mark!"
"I want to thank Professor Brain Devitt and his team for their professionlism and care during my second hip replacement. My hip was fairly restricted and weak, with no pain but unable to walk long distance. My surgery was booked within 6 weeks after my consultation with Professor Devitt. This was my second hip replacement with Professor Brian Devitt and the care, reassurance and expertise from his team was first class. I returned home within 2 days post surgery and my recovery was amazing. I was using one crutch within 5 days of post surgery and never had any issues. I never had any pain post surgery and I was back teaching yoga within 2 weeks. I would recommend anyone that is having a hip repalcement to use the anterior approach as the recovery is so much quicker. This is one of the reasons I choose Professor Brian Devitt as he is an expert in this surgery. I am so happy and both my hips are extremely flexible and strong now. Thank you. Karen."
"On the 18th June 2025, I received a total knee replacement carried out by Mr Niall Hogan, Orthopaedic surgeon. Prior to this I had reach a point close to immobility. I had to frequently use walking aids on bad days. I am 65 years of age and had been quite active up to 12 months prior to the procedure. On the morning of the 18th The operation was carried out and following recovery later that afternoon I took some tentative steps using a walker. The next day we covered the room on sticks and on the Friday morning the corridor and simulated stairs. My recovery was such that I was allowed to be discharged and in the intervening weeks have gone from strength to strength. I never required any pain killers in the aftermath or have I ever had a days pain or discomfort since. I am back to normal as I write this. I have completed several 20k cycles and daily 5 to 7 km walks. My operative knee right is comparative to my left in all areas of mobility. I intend to return to swimming and gym this week and am confident I will match my pre op fitness levels lost in the year prior before very long. To conclude I wish to express my sincere and grateful thanks to Mr Hogan and his staff for such a fantastic job that has given me back a new lease of life. Peter Keenan, 5th August 2025."
"I hurt my left knee in the early 70s in a motorbike race in 1979. The cartilage was removed in Musgrave Park Hospital in Belfast, this was great for a number of years but after all the fun runs, maracycles, parachute jump and working as a mechanical fitter 6 days per week I had a bendy leg and suffering a lot of pain. At that time the cross border initiative was in place and I was successful in getting help from them. I contacted Sports Surgery Clinic in December 2020 and was contacted promptly, bearing in mind this happened during COVID restrictions. I came to Santry for a consultation and was given a date in April 2021. I was given exercises to do before the op and my surgeon Dan Withers explained the procedure and set my mind at ease. I entered Santry for my operation on a Friday and was out on Monday morning. The procedure has been a great success and I have been able to continue working and I will soon be 70. I must say the treatment , food and friendly staff had my admiration and I cannot thank the enough. Here is a photo of myself fitting a motor 6 months after my total knee surgery."
"Before the surgery I had been totally dependent on a mobility scooter for a number of years because walking was so painful due to arthritis. I needed both hips replaced and I wanted to get them both done on the same day. I was in absolute agony! Mr McHugh is a very down to earth and straight talking person who agreed that the best course of action was to do a bilateral hip replacement and this would give me the best outcome. The surgery went without a hitch and when I woke up I was instantly aware that the pain in my hips was GONE. The next day I was up out of bed and starting the rehabilitation process and every day since has been marked by new achievements. The hospital was extremely well presented, very clean and tidy and the food was excellent with loads of cups of tea. The staff were friendly, helpful and very experienced in their respective roles within the UMPC team. I can honestly say that I never had any pain from the surgery or indeed since. I have no hesitation in recommending the procedure and I highly recommend Mr McHugh as he is my kind of surgeon."
"I suffered knee pain for a couple of years leaving me unable to walk even short distances. I was referred to NHS for Total knee replacement but never heard a word from them. I contacted NHS and was advised it could be anything from 3 to 5 yrs before I would be seen. I knew I would be unable to wait that long. I spoke with friends who had had surgery in SSC Clinic and they had a great experience of it. I decided to contact them. I was very lucky to have been referred to Mr Dan Withers. I was seen very quickly at the clinic and had my surgery on 22nd Jan 2025. The care and attention I received was fantastic. Following surgery I was seen twice daily by the physiotherapist who had me up on crutches the following day. The staff were very attentive I felt very confident with my care. I followed my discharge instructions carefully and followed the exercises I was given closely. I attended my 6 week postoperative appointment on 6th March 2025 walking unaided. I am delighted that I decided on SSC clinic thank you so much, Mr Dan Withers and all your team. I have got my life back."
"I first went to Gavin McHugh in 2021, a year after suffering a displaced tibial plateau fracture. I was in constant pain and my mobility was restricted badly. Gavin advised removing plates and screws that had been put in after my accident. The surgery was a success and the difference was amazing. I was able to live relatively pain free. In 2023, about 4 months before my wedding, I was really struggling with my leg. The knee kept giving way beneath me as I was walking and the pain had returned with a vengeance. Gavin gave me my options and we decided together that a partial knee replacement was the way to go. I was terrified at the prospect of it and so anxious about being able to go ahead with the wedding. I did not want to be in pain all day or have my knee collapse while walking down the aisle. Well… it was the best decision I could have made. Gavin was able to partially replace the knee, clean out some of the debris and actually straighten my leg, which had been crooked since the accident. I can’t explain the physical and emotional pain of the trauma my leg suffered. I had no self confidence and my leg was a constant worry. Words cannot express how grateful I am to Gavin for making sure I could walk down the aisle, get through my first dance and party into the night… in heels (mostly)… and all pain free. I was even able to go snorkeling on honeymoon. He gave me a whole new lease of life and I am confident in my leg. I am back in the gym doing squats and lunges now… something I never, ever thought would be possible. Thank you for everything Gavin."
"I was referred by my GP to Professor Devitt with osteoarthritis in my hip January 2023. I always loved to exercise but the pain was too much. After consultation it was advised that I needed a full hip replacement on my left hip. I had the surgery in May 2023. After the surgery, I did everything I was told in terms of physio etc and it has improved quality of life no end. I returned last May for another consultation and we had discussed if I had done much running. I had done a small bit at that point but again was not pushing it. I asked about doing a marathon, and was given green light to do so but just to manage it if there is any pain. The only thing he asked was that I send a picture at the finish line. I just completed the 2024 Dublin city marathon this year, no issues on my hip whatsoever and I did send on that picture to him. Thanks very much to Professor Devitt and his team for making this possible for me."
"I was referred to Mr. Mihai Vioreanu by my GP after months of pain and discomfort in my knees due to osteoarthritis. I was unable to do any of the things I loved and was just about getting from a to b. It was very upsetting and the pain was getting me down. When I visited Mihai, he took time to listen and understand the challenges I was dealing with. He is very kind and empathetic in manner and highly skilled and experienced professionally. Mihai shared and explained the x rays and images with me in a way that I could understand them and he included me in the decision making. I never felt rushed by him and this helped to build trust and confidence. Mihai did not recommend surgery in my case and favored conservative treatment. Over a matter of weeks Mihai and is wonderful team had me back moving well again. Mihai gave me excellent advice about rehabilitation and exercise explaining options that would support my knee as well as what might aggravate it. With his help and guidance, I am now managing the knee pain very successfully. An injection administered by Mihai has allowed me to access Pilates which is helping to build strength around the knee in order to scaffold the joint and further reduce pain. Considering that I was barely walking a few weeks ago, the progress is astounding. The service I received from Mihai and his team was second to none. Emails were answered in a matter of minutes and I received follow up phone calls to provide further advice. The level of care provided by Mihai and his team surpassed all of my expectations. Mihai was also mindful that I was traveling from north Donegal and he made every effort to ensure that I would not have to make multiple visits to Santry. I feel utterly blessed that I was referred to Mihai. He is an outstanding orthopedic surgeon with global experience and his interpersonal skills are second to none. With his help, I have avoided surgery and I have minimal pain. I cannot recommend Mihai highly enough."
"I had a double knee replacement last year, with the surgery performed by Mark Jackson. All the effort involved was definitely worth it. For the first time in over ten years, I now have no pain in my knees, can stand straight once again, and sleep soundly at last. This would never have been possible without Mark’s amazing surgery, and the support of his incredible backup team – Jenny, Clinical Practice Nurse, and Emlyn, physiotherapist. One year after the operation and for the first time ever, I completed the iconic 2.2km Liffey Swim – never thought this would be possible! Thank you, Mark, and team!"
"I am a 32-year-old senior hurler with my club in Tipperary. When I was officially diagnosed with Osteoporosis Pubis in May 2022, my routine approach with the local physiotherapist was not successful. I spent 18 months working with my local physio. I spent countless hours every week meticulously executing the rehab and running programs along with additional recovery techniques such as ice baths and other thermal exposure in a desperate attempt to get back playing with my friends and family before I was too old to play at senior level. Devastatingly, despite the time, energy and patience put towards the plan, some brief improvements would be seen but as the running intensity ramped up the inflammation in my groin would always return resulting in removal from group training again to return to my individual rehab program. This type of setback occurred multiple times over a year and half which was hugely disappointing and disheartening and naturally took its toll on me mentally as I started to really feel isolated from the group and doubt that I would ever be able to play a running sport again. I was eventually referred to Santry Sports Clinic (SSC) by my local GP, who felt I needed to be seen by an expert. I was initially referred to Dr. Ciaran Cosgrave, a leading sports injury consultant in Ireland. Dr. Cosgrave assessed my current condition and reassured me I would be able to get back playing through a physiotherapy plan. At this stage I wanted an injection or surgery to speed up the process but Dr. Cosgrave felt physiotherapy was the best route. He referred me to Liam Hogan, a senior Physiotherapist in SSC. Initially Liam was fully booked up for 4 weeks but after hearing my story and the complexity & history of the injury, Liam made adjustments to his schedule in order to see me on that same day as the initial consultation with Dr. Cosgrave. After a meticulous examination, Liam found weaknesses in my body that was preventing me from getting better and he reassured me that he will be able to put a plan in place to address the weaknesses and get me back playing in 3 months. I was skeptical because at this point as I had done physiotherapy for a year and a half and had endured multiple setbacks at this stage. Long story short and without getting into the details of the treatment, Liams program was different which gave me confidence. He was true to his promise as I was back playing full contact with my local sports team within approximately 12 to 15 weeks from the initial appointment. Liam was the first person to have a true understanding of both my injury and the reasons for the reoccurring inflammation and as a result of this understanding along with genuine care and a desire to really solve the problem, we got there. It is important to mention it wasn’t straight forward during this time either and there were times when I was disheartened from the ups and downs that I often pleaded with Liam to refer me for an injection. It was times like this when Liams expertise, confidence and problem solving ability showed to be on another level to other physiotherapists as he was always able to make adjustments to the program based on my feedback and reassured me that I am getting better. Liam was extremely unselfish with his time and energy as he regularly reached out to me for an update on my progress and would often give me or tailor my program to address minor reactions / pain. I personally believe without this level of expertise and communication I would not have been able to get back playing. I am back playing now, currently in the middle of our championship, and fully pain free, with no reactions to playing 60 minute games along with having excellent running speed and fitness. One year ago I genuinely thought my hurling career was over so it was important for me to highlight the expertise, I received by Dr. Cosgrave and Liam Hogan at SSC."
"I was referred to Mr Michael Kelleher for back pain. I got an excellent, timely diagnosis, and a plan was put in place to remedy the back pain. Mr Kelleher’s team carried out an operation to take care of my condition. My outcome afterwards exceeded my expecations. A programme of aftercare was put in place with my Physiotherapist Mr Brian Oxley and this has contributed a lot to my recovery. I am now back doing all my normal sports activities, including golf and swimming. My medical care was of the highest order and every avenue received attention such as diabetes care, follow up biosopys etc. etc. Mr Kellehers and his dedicated team treated me with great respect and helped me greatly through my Medical journey. I do not have the words to thank everyone for your care and attention. It certainly exceeded my expectations. Best wishes and every success. J Savage."

Seals of quality

10 minutes from Dublin Airport
10 minutes from Dublin city centre
Direct settlement agreements with Ireland's leading health insurers
Over 40 orthopaedic consultants
Onsite radiology department
7 ultra-clean air operating theatres
Europe's leading sports and exercise medicine department
Internationally-acclaimed 3D biomechanics lab
World-renowned orthopaedic and sports medicine research
Leaders in physiotherapy, rehabilitation, sports medicine and sports performance

Centre information

UPMC Sports Surgery clinic undertakes over 3,000 joint replacements annually.
The UPMC team supports athletes and active individuals through expert diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation.
The clinic regularly hosts educational evenings for professionals, and information evenings for the public.
Home to more than 40 highly experienced consultants in orthopaedic surgery and related specialties, all supported by a dedicated team of specialised nurses, physiotherapists and other healthcare professionals.

Prizes and awards

Joint Commission International (JCI) accredited

Languages spoken

English

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UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Santry

Orthopaedic Surgery, Sports Medicine, Physiotherapy, Plastic Surgery, Pain Medicine, Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery and Rheumatology in Dublin

Specialties provided by UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic Santry

Orthopaedic Surgery

Sports Medicine

Physiotherapy

Plastic Surgery

Pain Medicine

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery