Mr Philip Dobson

Qualifications

MBBS, PhD, FRCS (Trauma and Orthopaedics)

GMC number: 6150345

Practising since: 2007

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Sub-specialties: Knee surgery, Hip surgery

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  • Monday 08:30–12:30 Weekly
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About

Mr Philip Dobson is a fellowship-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with specialist expertise in hip and knee conditions, robotic-assisted joint replacement, knee reconstruction and sports-related injuries.

He was appointed Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon at Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, where he treats both trauma and elective orthopaedic conditions, and serves as orthopaedic lead for surgical skills training.

Education

He graduated from Newcastle Medical School and completed his higher surgical training in orthopaedics in the North East of England.

Following this, he undertook two years of international fellowship training in Australia, specialising in knee, hip and sports injury surgery at the Brisbane Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, and major trauma surgery at John Hunter Hospital in New South Wales.

Approach to care

He combines advanced surgical expertise with a patient-centred, evidence-based approach, tailoring treatment plans to each individual’s goals – whether that’s returning to sport, relieving chronic pain, or improving everyday mobility.

Mr Dobson sees private patients at Nuffield Health Newcastle, and his NHS practice is based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary and Freeman Hospital, Newcastle NHS Foundation Trust.

Special interests

  • Total and partial knee replacement
  • Hip replacement
  • Robotic assisted joint replacement
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Repair and reconstruction of other knee ligaments
  • Meniscal and cartilage repair
  • Patella stabilisation
  • Osteotomy
  • Revision surgery
  • Joint injections

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Philip Dobson at Nuffield Health

  • Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
  • Revision knee replacement
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Robotic-assisted hip replacement
  • Chondroplasty
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
  • Hip replacement
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
  • Posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) reconstruction
  • Osteotomy
  • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (ACI)
  • Tibial osteotomy
  • Hamstring Repair
  • Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
  • Meniscectomy (meniscus tear surgery)
  • Patellofemoral joint replacement
  • Patella stabilisation
  • Cartilage reconstruction

Locations Mr Philip Dobson works with

Related experience

Research

Alongside his clinical training, Mr Dobson completed a PhD at Newcastle University, investigating the effects of ageing and mitochondrial dysfunction on bone biology – research that has been published and recognised with awards for its contribution to musculoskeletal science.

Memberships

  • Fellow knee, hip and sports injury surgery BOSMC, Brisbane
  • Fellow Royal College of Surgeons
  • General Medical Council

Insurers Mr Philip Dobson works with

Mr Philip Dobson works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Allianz
  • AXA Health
  • Bupa
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA
  • Aviva Health