Mr Andrew Murphy
Qualifications
MBChB, MSc (SEM), MFSEM (UK), FRCSEd, FRCS (Tr &, Orth)
GMC number: 3657618
Practising since: 1992
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Consultation times
- Monday or Wednesday PM by arrangement
- Overview
About
- Qualified in medicine from University of Bristol in 1992
- Surgical trainee in Bristol, Bath and Plymouth (1992–1998)
- Higher surgical trainee in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, Southampton university hospital and Wessex region (1998–2003)
- Specialist Fellow in shoulder & elbow surgery and sports injuries. Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic centre Exeter (2003–2004)
- Specialist Fellow in shoulder and trauma surgery Southampton University Hospital (2004–2005)
- Awarded Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/Ethicon travelling Fellowship (2004)
- Awarded British Shoulder & Elbow Society European travelling Fellow (2005)
- Masters degree in sport and exercise medicine (SEM) University College London (2005)
- Foundation member of the UK Faculty of Sport & exercise medicine (2006)
- Honorary fellow School of Sport and health sciences University of Exeter (2007).
Sports medicine posts:
- Finish line physician, Hawaii Ironman Triathlon (1991)
- Medical and doping officer, British Triathlon Association (1992–2002)
- Team Physician, UK Triathlon team (1996–2002)
- Medical Director, Commonwealth Games Triathlon, Manchester (2002)
- Honorary Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Consultant to Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth Albion RFC and Plymouth Raiders pro basketball team.
Other interests
- Shoulder and elbow surgery: Advanced reconstructive arthroscopic procedures – keyhole surgery, joint replacement, sports injuries, complex upper limb reconstruction
- Sports injuries: Surgical and non-surgical treatment
- Trauma surgery: Bone, joint, tendon and ligament injuries
- Medicolegal reports: Personal injury and clinical negligence claims.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Andrew Murphy at Nuffield Health
- Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
- Shoulder decompression - keyhole surgery
- Hand surgery
- Shoulder replacement
- Elbow surgery
- Dupuytren's fasciectomy
- Cubital tunnel release
- Tennis elbow release
Locations Mr Andrew Murphy works with
Related experience
Memberships
- British Orthopaedic Association
- British Association of Sport & Exercise Medicine
- British Elbow & Shoulder Society
- British Trauma Association
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
Other posts held
- Orthopaedic Consultant, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust
Insurers Mr Andrew Murphy works with
Mr Andrew Murphy works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- AXA - Global Healthcare
- Cigna
- CS Healthcare
- The Exeter
- Simplyhealth
- Universal Provident
- Vitality Health (Pru Health)
- Westfield Health WPA
- WPA
- Aetna
- Bupa
- Healix
- Police Mutual
Declaration
Mr Andrew Murphy does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Andrew Murphy does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Andrew Murphy does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.