Dr Laura Tillotson

Dr Laura Tillotson is a dedicated Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon and Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in diagnosing and managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions in children, alongside treating acute adult trauma. With a patient-centred approach, Dr Tillotson is committed to providing compassionate, reassuring, and high-quality surgical care that supports young patients and their families throughout the diagnosis, treatment, and recovery process.

Dr Tillotson completed her higher surgical training within the Peninsula Deanery, establishing a comprehensive foundation in general trauma and orthopaedic surgery. To further advance her expertise in complex childhood bone and joint conditions, she undertook prestigious sub-specialty fellowship training in Melbourne, Australia, and Toronto, Canada. She holds Fellowship status with the Royal College of Surgeons and maintains an active role in medical education, clinical research, and quality improvement initiatives.

In her clinical practice, Dr Tillotson covers the full spectrum of paediatric orthopaedics and trauma. Her primary clinical interests include developmental dysplasia of the hip, paediatric ankle fractures, growth plate transitional injuries, and children's forearm fractures. In addition to her paediatric work, she contributes to general trauma care and adult orthopaedic services, offering both non-surgical management and operative interventions tailored to the needs of each patient.

Dr Tillotson is deeply passionate about surgical education, clinical auditing, and promoting diversity within the medical field. By combining precise surgical skill with an empathetic, clear communication style, she helps ensure that patients of all ages achieve optimal mobility, reduced pain, and improved quality of life.