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Mr Philip Dobson

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Newcastle-Upon-Tyne

Mr Philip Dobson

16 years of experience 5.0 (14 verified reviews)

6,660+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
6
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Mr Philip Dobson at a glance

Mr Philip Dobson is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom, practising at Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital. They have 19+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Navarra (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, United Kingdom and the surrounding area.

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 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.
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.
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.
Mr Dobson’s clinical practice encompasses the following:
Total and partial knee replacement
Hip replacement
Robotic assisted joint replacement
ACL reconstruction
Meniscal and cartilage repair
Patella stabilisation
Osteotomy
Revision surgery
Joint injections
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.

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

— Mr Philip Dobson

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Newcastle-upon-Tyne (GB)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Navarra Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#GB-555446 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-34419D37 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: Allianz Professional · 1,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 1,207
Annual physical exam 99395 1,705
Vaccination administration 90471 961
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,526

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 90 min in_clinic 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 60 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Philip Dobson
HEADSHOT
Philip Dobson in consultation
IN OFFICE
Philip Dobson with the team
WITH TEAM
Philip Dobson at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 67s
Meet Philip Dobson

Research & publications

h-index: 9 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Philip Dobson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.9459/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 37086491 · cited by 167
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across GB
    Philip Dobson, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.5126/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 35152978 · cited by 157

Invited talks

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

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Newcastle-upon-Tyne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
  • 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2011
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2011

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 · philip.dobson@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

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Patient reviews

14 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
14 reviews
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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