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Mr Robert Clayton

Orthopaedic Surgery Edinburgh

Mr Robert Clayton

2 years of experience

9,877+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
3
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Robert Clayton at a glance

Mr Robert Clayton is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 26+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2021). Serves patients in Edinburgh, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Robert Clayton
MB ChB (Hons), BSc Hons (Med Sci), MRCS, FRCS (Tr & Orth)
Mr Clayton studied medicine as an undergraduate at the University of Edinburgh, graduating MB ChB with Honours in 2000. He remained in Edinburgh for basic and higher specialist surgical surgical training in trauma and orthopaedics. He undertook specialist fellowships in foot and ankle and lower limb surgery in Glasgow and Toronto in 2009. In February 2010 he completed his training and took up post in the NHS as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon. He now has over ten years of consultant level experience in NHS and private practice. He has clinics in Edinburgh, Stirling and Dundee.

Mr Clayton treats all conditions of the foot and ankle. He performs the full range of foot and ankle surgery including ankle replacements, hindfoot deformity surgery, ligament reconstructions and arthroscopic ankle surgery using modern techniques. He carries out forefoot deformity correction using techniques which include the scarf osteotomy and minimally invasive (keyhole) surgery (MICA) for bunion correction; these procedures allow rapid post-operative mobilisation without the need for plaster casting. He uses well established surgical techniques as well as modern, cutting edge treatments such as the internal brace for ankle ligament instability and the Cartiva implant for treatment of osteoarthritis of the great toe (hallux rigidus) which he introduced in Scotland in 2016. He also performs general trauma surgery with a specialist interest in complex fractures of the foot and ankle.

Mr Clayton is one of the UK's leading foot and ankle surgeons. He has served as President of the British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society (BOFAS). With BOFAS he has been involved in development of national guidelines for treatment of conditions such as ankle arthritis and bunions. He has a lead role in training the next generation of foot and ankle specialists, running training courses with BOFAS and in Scotland with Foot and Ankle Scotland. He meets frequently with other leading foot and ankle specialists to keep abreast of advances in the field and analyse treatments of common and unusual conditions. He has taken a leading role in developing foot and ankle surgical services in Scotland and across the United Kingdom. He organised and taught on specialist aspects of foot and ankle surgery for trainee surgeons and other health professionals.

Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatments

Hammertoe correction

Scarf osteotomy

Ankle stabilisation

Ligament repair

Internal brace

Heel spur

Achilles tendon repair

Ankle instability

Tendon problems

Osteochondral injuries

Ankle arthritis

Foot arthritis

Heel pain

Achilles tendon

Flatfoot

Hallux rigidus

Hallux valgus

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Mr Robert Clayton

Education & training

  1. 2015–2021 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Edinburgh (GB)
  2. 2021–2025 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Edinburgh (GB)
  3. 2025–2026 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Mayo Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2025-09–2026-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-835673 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-6635EEC7 · issued 2026 · renewal 2036
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 3,030
Annual physical exam 99395 1,096
Vaccination administration 90471 288
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,327

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
New patient consultation (60m) 60 min in_clinic|telemed 180.00 EUR
Follow-up consultation (30m) 30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone 90.00 EUR
Vaccination administration 60 min in_clinic 450.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 180.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Robert Clayton
HEADSHOT
Robert Clayton in consultation
IN OFFICE
Robert Clayton with the team
WITH TEAM
Robert Clayton at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 78s
Meet Robert Clayton

Research & publications

h-index: 6 · i10: 3

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Robert Clayton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.3060/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 38082828 · cited by 126
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Robert Clayton, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.2753/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 33142947 · cited by 116

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Edinburgh · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Edinburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2026
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2026

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · mr.robert.clayton.1@euroclinics.example

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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