Mr Robert Straw
Qualifications
MB ChB, MRCS (Eng), MRCS (Glas), FRCS (Orth)
GMC number: 4302081
Practising since: 1996
Specialties
Orthopaedic surgery
Sub-specialties: Knee surgery
Consultation times
- Tuesday and Fridays
- Overview
About
Mr Straw, born in Derby, began his career as a professional footballer with Derby County FC before pursuing a vocation in medicine. He graduated from the University of Leicester in 1996 and completed his orthopaedic training in Nottingham and Derby.
In 2006, Mr Straw undertook a prestigious fellowship in Sports Knee Surgery under the renowned Mr Mark Clatworthy in New Zealand, where he gained extensive experience treating elite rugby players.
Following an additional knee fellowship with Mr Straw, he was appointed Consultant Knee Surgeon at the Royal Derby Hospital in 2007.
Mr Straw specialises in all aspects of knee surgery and provides comprehensive care at the University Hospitals of Derby and Burton.
Alongside his expertise in sports‑related knee injuries, Mr Straw has significant experience in partial knee replacement surgery. He played a key role in the design, development, and implementation of the Persona Partial Knee Replacement in 2017, a system now used globally.
He also jointly leads the Acute Knee Injuries Clinic with Mr Geutjens and Mr Bhangoo, and maintains an active private practice at Derby Nuffield Hospital and the Royal Derby Hospital.
Other interests
- Knee replacements/revisions/unicompartmental replacements
- Arthroscopy including meniscal repair
- Anterior cruciate ligament reconstructions/complex ligament reconstructions
- Osteotomy
Personal interests
Professional Footballer for Derby County 1989 - 1991.
Treatments and tests offered by Mr Robert Straw at Nuffield Health
- Knee replacement (Total knee replacement)
- Partial knee replacement
- Arthroscopy
- Knee arthroscopy (knee keyhole surgery)
- Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair
Locations Mr Robert Straw works with
Related experience
Research
Publications include contributions to leading knee and orthopaedic journals, including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS).
In addition, regular teaching is undertaken on national specialist courses
Memberships
- Royal College of Surgeons
- British Orthopaedic Society
Other posts held
- Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon, Royal Derby Hospital
Insurers Mr Robert Straw works with
Mr Robert Straw works with the following private medical insurance providers:
- Aviva Health
- AXA Health
- Benenden Health
- Bupa
- WPA
- Healix
Declaration
Mr Robert Straw does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.
Mr Robert Straw does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.
Mr Robert Straw does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.