About Mr John Adam
Mr John Adam is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Scarborough and York, with a dedicated subspecialty focus on shoulder and elbow surgery. He brings together advanced surgical training, an active commitment to evidence-based practice, and a genuine passion for patient-centred care.
MBBS: Imperial College London (2010)
BSc Surgery & Anaesthesia, First Class Honours: Imperial College London (2007)
MRCS: Member of the Royal College of Surgeons
FRCS (Tr&Orth): Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
CCT: Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery
Postgraduate Certificate in Medical Education (Distinction): Edge Hill University
Training & Career
Mr John Adam graduated from Imperial College London with an MBBS in 2010, having previously been awarded a BSc in Surgery and Anaesthesia with First Class Honours in 2007.
He completed his Foundation and Core Surgical Training in Manchester before securing a place on the highly competitive North West Higher Surgical Training Rotation in Trauma and Orthopaedics.
Mr Adam then undertook a dedicated Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship at James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough, a tertiary centre which manages complex shoulder and elbow conditions.
Following completion of this fellowship, he was appointed Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in August 2022.
Research
Mr Adam has published extensively on a wide range of Orthopaedic topics in peer-reviewed journals, with a particular focus on shoulder surgery. He has also presented his work at national and international conferences.
His research focuses primarily on conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow, including:
Shoulder trauma and fracture management
Shoulder arthritis and joint replacement
Shoulder instability and dislocation
Rotator cuff tears and repair techniques
Clinical Interests
Mr Adam specialises in the diagnosis and treatment of the full spectrum of shoulder and elbow conditions, with particular expertise in:
Shoulder arthroscopy and sports surgery
Arthroscopic instability surgery
Arthroscopic rotator cuff repair
Shoulder replacement (arthroplasty)
Frozen shoulder treatment
AC joint injuries and reconstruction
Biceps tendon surgery
Cubital tunnel surgery and ulnar nerve decompression
Shoulder and elbow fracture fixation
