Q&A with Mr. John (JJ) Gillooly

Caymanian-born orthopaedic surgeon, Mr. JJ Gillooly is making waves globally through his leadership in trauma and orthopaedic care. Now Head of the Orthopaedic Department at Practice Plus Group hospitals in the UK, JJ’s career spans top institutions across Ireland, the U.S., Australia, and the UK.

He is a skilled clinician, medical educator, and former trauma surgeon for the U.S. military in Hawaii. With degrees from Trinity College Dublin and the University of Birmingham, JJ blends advanced surgical skill with a holistic, patient-first philosophy. A proud Caymanian, he continues to inspire with his service, teaching, and global impact in medicine.