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Mr Rob Yate

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Carmarthen

Mr Rob Yate

2 years of experience 5.0 (3 verified reviews)

5,057+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
9
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Rob Yate at a glance

Mr Rob Yate is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Carmarthen, United Kingdom, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. They have 31+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2020). Serves patients in Carmarthen, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

About

Mr Rob Yate is one of West Wales' most experienced specialist lower limb orthopaedic surgeons. 

He graduated from Cardiff Medical school in 1995 and completed his basic surgical training across South Wales.

He undertook higher surgical training in Trauma and Orthopaedics across Wales and the south west of England, becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England in Trauma and Orthopaedics in 2006.

Mr Yate specialises in disorders of the lower limb, with particular expertise in hip and knee pathology, including degenerative joint disease and sports-related injuries. 

His clinical practice includes hip and knee replacement surgery, Joint preserving surgery for the knee, partial knee replacement, patellofemoral replacement, Osteotomy around the knee, knee arthroscopy and ACL reconstruction.

He has developed significant experience in arthroscopic knee surgery for ligament and cartilage injuries, as well as open orthopaedic procedures. His additional surgical practice includes carpal tunnel decompression, ganglion excision and trigger finger release.

Mr Yate is committed to ongoing professional development and the adoption of evolving orthopaedic techniques. His clinical approach focuses on evidence-based care, functional recovery and the long-term management of musculoskeletal conditions affecting mobility and quality of life. Preseving the native knee for as long as possible to maintain mobility at the highest level for each individual's needs.

Away from Orhtopaedics he is a family man with his wife and three children with whom he is a keen horseman competing at national level showjumping. 

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

— Mr Rob Yate

Education & training

  1. 2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Carmarthen (GB)
  2. 2020–2024 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Carmarthen (GB)
  3. 2024–2025 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Karolinska Stockholm, SE

Career & appointments

  1. 2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-393346 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-D31BFF22 · issued 2025 · renewal 2035
Malpractice insurance: Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,631
Annual physical exam 99395 1,337
Vaccination administration 90471 1,977
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 702

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 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 90 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Rob Yate
HEADSHOT
Rob Yate in consultation
IN OFFICE
Rob Yate with the team
WITH TEAM
Rob Yate at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 104s
Meet Rob Yate

Research & publications

h-index: 12 · i10: 10

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Rob Yate, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.7709/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 36098614 · cited by 151
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rob Yate, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.6457/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 34560248 · cited by 157
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Rob Yate, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.5994/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37481695 · cited by 27
  4. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Rob Yate, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2022
    DOI: 10.9343/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 35563975 · cited by 57

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Carmarthen · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2025
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2025

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.yate.1@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

3 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
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5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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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