Born and raised in Worcestershire, UK, Eleanor completed her pre-clinical medical education at the University of Cambridge, graduating with a BA (Hons) in Biological and Biomedical Sciences, before undertaking clinical training at Imperial College London, where she was awarded her MBBS in 2009.
Eleanor undertook fellowship training in the UK’s largest sarcoma unit at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore. During this time, she was awarded a Diploma in Orthopaedic Oncology through the British Orthopaedic Oncology Society. She also completed hand and wrist surgery fellowship training through the Australian Hand Surgery Society PFET program, with rotations at the Wrist & Hand Institute in Perth under the supervision of Mr Jeff Ecker, the Macquarie Hand Clinic in Sydney, and the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham.
Dr Houghton manages a broad range of hand, wrist and musculoskeletal tumour conditions. She has a special interest in upper limb tumour resection and reconstruction, wrist arthroscopic surgery, carpal instability, and hand and wrist trauma.
Eleanor’s clinical practice is grounded in a patient-centred approach, with a strong emphasis on clear communication and shared decision-making. She takes time to ensure patients understand their diagnosis and treatment options, supporting informed and collaborative care. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams, including specialist hand therapists and allied health colleagues.
She consults in the public system at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, Osborne Park Hospital, and Fremantle Hospital, and accepts privately insured patients and workers’ compensation referrals.
