Mr Robin Strachan
MB ChB FRCS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
48 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
(+2 more)
15 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Syed Hassan, Mr Zameer Shah and 5 other professionals
48 years of experience
London, NW8 9NH
(+2 more)
15 connections in healthcare
Skill endorsed
by Dr. Syed Hassan, Mr Zameer Shah and 5 other professionals
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About Mr Robin Strachan
Mr Robin Strachan is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon currently based at the private practices of BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital, St John and Elizabeth Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, and his current NHS post is Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. His area of specialism is the knee and his areas of interest include injection therapy for osteoarthritis, arthroscopy and meniscal repair, the patella, partial and total knee replacement, complex and revision knee arthroplasty and cartilage shaving and repair.
Mr Strachan qualified in Medicine in 1979 at the University of Edinburgh with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees with Honours in Physiology. He completed higher surgical training in Edinburgh in 1989 winning the Chiene Medal. He was an American British Canadian Travelling Fellow in 1992 and underwent other fellowships in Canada and the USA, including at the Mayo Clinic.
In addition, Mr Strachan is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London and is the immediate Past President of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery UK and until recently a member of the British Orthopaedic Association Specialty Committee. He is a Deputy Training Programme Director and Clinical Lead for the North West Thames Major Revision Centre. His research is mainly in knee conditions and surgical techniques and he has many professional publications and over 4300 academic citations noted on Academia and Google Scholar . He is also a retired Surgeon Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Diseases, Medical Tests and Treatment
- Joint Injection
- Arthroscopic Meniscectomy
- Arthroscopic Cartilage Shaving, removal of loose bodies and Synovectomy
- Other Knee Preservation Surgery
- Knee Replacement including use of Oxinium Components
- Postoperative Rehabilitation
- Revision Knee Arthroplasty Surgery
- Meniscal Repair
- Partial Knee Replacement - including Patellofemoral
- Patella Realignment
- Bone Spurs
- Osteoarthritis
- Sports Injuries
- Fracture (Broken Bone)
- Arthritis (Knee)
- Knee Cyst
- Knee Pain
- Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
General Medical Council
No. 2334477
Education
University of Edinburgh
Medicine
Graduated 1977
Qualifications
BSc Hons Physiol MB ChB FRCS Ed
MB ChB University of Edinburgh 1977
FRCS Ed
Since 1994 Mr Strachan has performed on average over 300 to 500 arthroscopies a year, 200 to 300 primary knee replacements a year and 35 - 50 revision arthroplasty procedures per year. He helps to lead training of junior orthopaedic surgeons in North West Thames and chairs the North West Thames Complex/Revision knee arthroplasty Multi-Disciplinary Team Meetings.
Mr Robin Strachan is a Consultant Trauma and Orthopaedic Surgeon currently based at the private practices of BMI The Clementine Churchill Hospital, St John and Elizabeth Hospital and Charing Cross Hospital, and his current NHS post is at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. His area of specialism is the knee and his areas of interest include injection therapy for osteoarthritis, meniscal repair, the patella, partial and total knee replacement, complex and revision knee arthroplasty and cartilage shaving and repair.
Mr Strachan qualified in Medicine in 1979 at the University of Edinburgh with Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degrees. He completed higher surgical training in Edinburgh in 1989. He was an American British Canadian Travelling Fellow in 1992 and underwent other fellowships in Canada and the USA, including at the Mayo Clinic.
In addition, Mr Strachan is an Honorary Senior Lecturer at Imperial College London and is the immediate Past President of Computer Assisted Orthopaedic Surgery UK having worked for twenty years to help develop the systems and was until recently a member of the British Orthopaedic Association Specialty Committee. His research is mainly in knee conditions and surgical techniques and he has many professional publications and over 2800 academic citations noted on Google Scholar . He is also a retired Surgeon Commander, Royal Naval Reserve.
Languages spoken
- English
- French
- Italian
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(2087)
The Clementine Churchill Hospital, Sudbury Hill, Harrow, United Kingdom, HA1 3RX
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Floor 15, Thames View, Fulham Palace Road, London, United Kingdom, W6 8RF
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Skill Endorsements
Mr Strachan is a well respected surgeon with a wealth of knowledge, great skills and a reputation for providing great service to his patients
09 Aug 2025
Dr. Syed Hassan
Respiratory DoctorI was a trainee under his guidance. A great teacher and colleague. Vastly experienced in his field.
21 Feb 2025
Mr Zameer Shah
Orthopaedic SurgeonExcellent surgeon and a wonderful trainer.
21 Feb 2025
Mr Krishna Boddu
Orthopaedic SurgeonI've known Robin for many years. He is a well respected colleague and a great opinion for knee conditions. He has a wealth of experience and I often collaborate with him for complex cases.
21 Feb 2025
Mr Simon Jennings
Orthopaedic Surgeon