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Dr. Colin Drury

MB ChB FRCSEd (Tr+Orth)

Orthopaedic Surgeon

21 years of experience

Glasgow, G12 0PJ

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28 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Sanjay Gupta, Mr Matthew John Rewhorn and 1 other professional

4.99

/5

(23 reviews)

21 years of experience

Glasgow, G12 0PJ

(+1 more)

28 connections in healthcare

Skill endorsed

by Mr Sanjay Gupta, Mr Matthew John Rewhorn and 1 other professional

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Knee Replacement
15
Knee Arthroscopy
4
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
3

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About Dr. Colin Drury

Mr Colin Drury is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in knee surgery, practising privately at Elanic Medical and the Nuffield Hospital in Glasgow.

His practice covers the full spectrum of knee problems, including sports-related injuries, degenerative joint disease and complex reconstructive procedures. In his NHS role at Glasgow Royal Infirmary, his consultant practice is focused on knee surgery but also complex trauma, infection and multidisciplinary limb reconstruction. He worka closely with plastic surgery colleagues to manage challenging cases.

Mr Drury delivers an individualised, evidence-based approach to patient care, integrating shared decision-making so that treatment plans are tailored to each person’s symptoms, goals and functional demands. His experience includes the management of injuries in professional athletes and close collaboration with rehabilitation specialists, having previously held roles as team and club doctor with St Mirren FC and Kilmarnock FC in the Scottish Premiership.

Originally from Paisley, Mr Drury graduated from the University of Edinburgh and completed his orthopaedic specialist training in the West of Scotland. He subsequently undertook the OrthoSports Victoria Limb Reconstruction Fellowship at the Royal Melbourne Hospital in Australia before taking up his consultant post in Glasgow in 2016. He was awarded a West of Scotland travelling fellowship, which enabled further specialist exposure at the Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore, USA, and he has also gained additional training experience at Tygerberg Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa.

Alongside his clinical practice, Mr Drury has contributed to national service development. He has been part of the steering group for the NHS Arthroplasty Rehabilitation In Scotland Endeavour (ARISE), a programme designed to improve the safety, consistency and timeliness of recovery following joint replacement surgery across hospitals in Scotland.


Subspecialties

  • Knee Surgery
  • Trauma Surgery
  • Sports Injury

Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
(29)
Skill Endorsements
(6)

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Knee Replacement
15
Knee Arthroscopy
4
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
3
Video Consultation
2
Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
2
Joint Injection
2
Meniscal Repair
2
Limb Reconstructive Surgery
1
Arthritis (Knee)
1
Steroid Injection
1
Joint Replacement
1
Knee Injury
1
Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Reconstruction
Patellofemoral Joint Replacement
Patella Realignment
Partial Knee Replacement
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
Knee Ligament Repair
Posterolateral Corner Injury
Knee Injections
The Young Knee
Sports Injuries
Total Knee Replacement
Robotic Surgery
Joint Injury
Knee Cyst
Joint Pain
Arthroscopy
Ankle Arthroscopy
Knee Fractures
Knee Pain
Rugby Injury
Tendon Repair
PCL (Posterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery
Nerve Block
Osteoarthritis
ACL (Anterior Cruciate Ligament) Injury
ACL Reconstruction

Registered with

General Medical Council

No. 6120549


Education

Royal College of Surgeons

Orthopaedics

Graduated 2005

Royal College of Surgeons

Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgery

Graduated 2015


Qualifications

MB ChB, University of Edinburgh, 2005

Orthopaedic specialist training, West of Scotland

FRCSEd Tr Orth, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

OrthoSports Victoria Limb Reconstruction Fellowship, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Australia

Travelling fellowship, Rubin Institute for Advanced Orthopedics, Sinai Hospital, Baltimore, USA

Additional specialist training, Tygerberg Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Allianz Worldwide Care
  • Self-pay only
  • Benenden Health
  • AXA Health
  • WPA
  • Cigna
  • Aviva Health
  • Bupa Fee Assured
  • Vitality
  • Bupa
  • Healix Health Services

Fees

  • New appointment

    £175
  • Follow-up appointment

    £50
*May vary on location

Locations

Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital

25 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G12 0PJ

4.89(631 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Elanic

132 Bath Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G2 2EN

4.86(296 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
08:30 - 17:00
Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Facilities

Wheelchair Accessible
Free Parking
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Areas of expertise

All
Reviews
Skill Endorsements
Knee Replacement
15
Knee Arthroscopy
4
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
3

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Reviews

AI Review Summary

This summary was created by AI based on recent reviews

Dr. Colin Drury maintains a professional, clear, and reassuring approach with patients. He fully explains procedures such as knee arthroscopy and joint injection so patients understand them. From start to finish, patients describe care as first class and efficient. Many patients choose Dr. Drury for positive knee replacement results.

5
verified patient
21 Aug 2026

My experience was great everyone was very proffesional and helpful . Was booked in very quickly and everyone explained what would be happening before operation so felt comfortable . Operation was over before i knew it and had barely any pain . I was given loads of tasty refreshments and well taken care of . Was given some physio and out the hospital for before five oclock . Following day ive had barely any pain .medication been given seems to be working well and im moving about better than i expected . Everyone at the hospital were kind ,respectful and very helpful . Thankyou

Reply from Colin Drury
24 Aug 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share such lovely feedback. I’m delighted to hear you felt comfortable, well informed and cared for throughout your experience. It’s especially great to hear your recovery has got off to such a positive start and you’re already moving better than expected. Your kind words about the whole team are greatly appreciated. Wishing you a smooth and continued recovery.

5
verified patient
11 Aug 2026

Mr Drury takes time to explain things in a straightforward and non condescending way, very easy to speak to. Genuinely interested in his patients.

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Reply from Colin Drury
26 Aug 2026
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Thanks for taking the time for leaving a review- it is very satisfying you felt well informed and well looked after. All the best for the rest of your recovery.

5
verified patient
17 Jul 2026

Pre-Op, Took time and explained the procedure that was about to happen. Post Op, Took time to explain how procedure had went in the recovery room. Apologies as I was still a bit foggy and didnt retain much info but general positive news.

Reply from Colin Drury
20 Jul 2026
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. I’m really pleased to hear you felt well looked after and informed throughout your treatment. Wishing you continued progress with your recovery.

5
verified patient
26 Jun 2026

From start to finish it was first class. I was recommended him from a friend.. and after reading up on him, I decided I didn’t want anyone else to perform this knee replacement on me.. I’m so glad I did and can’t praise him high enough.. I highly recommend him to anybody.

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Reply from Colin Drury
26 Aug 2026
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This is so pleasing to hear that you were recommended and that the manner in which we were able to look after you reinforced this. It honestly is great to receive this feedback from you as it helps drive the continued improvement of how we can deliver the best care. All the best for your continued recovery.

5
verified patient
23 Jun 2026

I was quite nervous about having my second knee replacement because I had struggled with the recovery from my first one and was worried I would go through the same experience again. However, from the moment I came to Elanic and met Mr Drury and the team, I felt reassured. About two weeks after the operation, I became concerned that things weren’t going well and asked to see Mr Drury. He saw me quickly, listened to my concerns and explained that my recovery was progressing as expected. That appointment completely changed my mindset and gave me the confidence to keep going. Since then, I’ve gone from strength to strength and, just eight weeks after surgery, I’m back cutting the grass, enjoying time with my family and have even been away on holiday. I honestly couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Looking back, I’m so glad I decided to have my operation at Elanic with Mr Drury. The care I received was excellent, and I’d encourage anyone who is feeling nervous about surgery to trust the process and the team – it’s made a huge difference to my quality of life.

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Reply from Colin Drury
26 Aug 2026
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It gives us such a boost to hear how your recovery has gone so far. Normal life resumes- cutting grass and holidays and this is in a relatively short space of time. You made it very clear your past experience with surgery and as you say- by trusting the process- this time things appear to have been very different for you which, for me, is the most satisfying aspect. All the best!

5
verified patient
23 Jun 2026

The professionalism provided by Dr Drury was exceptional. From the initial consultation through to the treatment Itself Dr Drury was knowledgeable, reassuring and attentive. He took time to fully explain the procedure clearly and answered all of my questions thoroughly. The injection was given with skill and care. I would definitely recommend Dr Drury to anyone requiring treatment for knee pain.

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5
verified patient
01 Jun 2026

The whole procedure was on point from start to finish.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
01 Jun 2026

From my first consultation till discharge everything was explained for what would happen incoming till discharge and everyone couldn’t do enough for me. Thanks so much for the experience. Only trivial thing was walking from Elanic to physio with a knee like mine was a struggle. Although it said 2 minutes on google maps I struggled to get there and back for my car in the car park at Elanic.

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5
verified patient
02 May 2026

Colin Drury immediately put me at ease with his calm, pleasant, professional demeanour. He is very knowledgable and confident, explaining everything in a way that was easy to understand. I was very pleased to have him perform my knee replacement.

Patient seen for:
5
verified patient
24 Apr 2026

I was in hospital for a knee arthroscopy and everything went like clockwork . Colin came round pre op and fully explained what would happen and was happy to answer any questions with no rush. Shortly after the operation he came back to visit me and talked thr the operation and again was happy to Answer any questions . The operation went exactly as he advised . Everything was perfect and thoroughly recommend .

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Skill Endorsements

Mr Drury is an experienced, thoughtful, patient centred surgeon who is highly trained in both limb reconstruction and surgery around the knee.

13 Aug 2026
Endorsed for
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
Limb Reconstructive Surgery

Mr Sanjay Gupta

Mr Sanjay Gupta

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague

Excellent communication, expert care, and a reassuring presence for patients.

28 May 2026
Endorsed for
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
Video Consultation

Mr Matthew John Rewhorn

Mr Matthew John Rewhorn

Urologist
Is a colleague

Professional, skilled, and always puts patients at ease. I’d confidently recommend them

28 May 2026
Endorsed for
Cartilage Surgery (Knee)
Video Consultation

Mr Scott Wilson

Mr Scott Wilson

Orthopaedic Surgeon
Is a colleague
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Mr Colin Drury Introduction

Mr Colin Drury Introduction

08 January 2026

Mr Colin Drury as he talks through the recovery pathway of David’s ACL procedure.

Mr Colin Drury as he talks through the recovery pathway of David’s ACL procedure.

Thinking about ACL reconstruction?Hear from our Specialist Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon, Mr Colin Drury as he talks through the recovery pathway of David’s ACL p...

08 January 2026

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Derek Fergusons total knee replacement at Elanic Hospital Glasgow.

Derek Fergusons total knee replacement at Elanic Hospital Glasgow.

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08 January 2026

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Tarek's Knee Arthroscope at Elanic

Tarek's Knee Arthroscope at Elanic

We're thrilled to share another amazing patient experience. 🙌A huge thank you to our amazing patient for sharing their knee arthroscope journey with Mr. Col...

08 January 2026

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FAQ

What are Dr. Colin Drury's reviews like?

Dr. Colin Drury's overall patient rating is 4.99 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 23 reviews.

What languages does Dr. Colin Drury speak?

Dr. Colin Drury speaks English

Where is Dr. Colin Drury located?

Dr. Colin Drury primarily practices at Nuffield Health Glasgow Hospital, located at 25 Beaconsfield Road, Glasgow, United Kingdom, G12 0PJ
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What are Dr. Colin Drury working hours?

Dr. Colin Drury is working Thursday (08:30 - 17:00)

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