Mr Francis Robertson

Mr Francis Robertson is an expert in biliary surgery, hernia surgery and upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. 

He is an experienced NHS Consultant General and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgeon specialising in laparoscopic and open surgery for gallbladder and biliary disease and hernia repairs.

Education and research

Mr Robertson graduated from Edinburgh University Medical School in 2008 and completed his General Surgical training in Edinburgh. 

He has published in specialist upper gastrointestinal and general surgery journals and during his training was awarded his PhD from University College London in 2018. His outstanding contribution to his field in his PhD led to him being awarded a prestigious Syme medal by the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. 

On completion of training, he carried out a fellowships in Newcastle and was the awarded the prestigious Alban Barros D’Sa travelling fellowship to visit Heidelberg in Germany.

Approach to care

He has developed a strong reputation for delivering safe patient-centred care and continues to strive to ensure that each patient receives an evidence-based management plan tailored to their individual needs.