Mr Rob Pollock
BSc (Hons), MBBS, FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Tr & Orth)Orthopaedic Surgery
Recommended by
2 specialists
26 years of experience
Practices worked at
42-52 Nottingham Place, London, United Kingdom, W1U 5NY380 reviews
The Wellington Hospital Elstree Waterfront
The Waterfront Beaufort House Elstree Road, Elstree, United Kingdom, WD6 3BSAbout
Mr Rob Pollock specialises in the management of hip and knee conditions as well as bone and soft tissue tumours throughout the body. He is the Clinical Director of the Joint Reconstruction and Sarcoma Units at The Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital where he was appointed as a Consultant in 2004. He has extensive experience in first time and revision hip and knee replacements and limb salvage surgery for musculo-skeletal tumours.
He qualified at University College London in 1993 with a first class honours degree. His orthopaedic training took place in various London teaching hospitals including UCLH, St Mary's and the RNOH. He then undertook fellowships in Sydney, Australia and Denver, USA where he gained experience in hip and knee replacement, arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, and the management of bone tumours.
In 2008 he was awarded the prestigious American, British and Canadian (ABC) Fellowship by the British Orthopaedic Association. He spent six weeks visiting the premier orthopaedic clinics in North America and the experience he gained has been of great benefit to him and his patients.
He is a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and a member of the British Orthopaedic Association, British Hip Society, British Association for Surgery of the Knee, British Orthopaedic Oncology Society and European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society.
Mr Pollock has published over 90 research papers on joint reconstruction and bone cancer and regularly presents his work at national and international meetings. He enjoys teaching orthopaedic and is an instructor on many of the postgraduate courses at the RNOH. Mr Pollock has 7 clinical excellence awards related to his NHS practice.
In his spare time he is mostly found outdoors in the Chilterns with his young family enjoying cycling, running and walking his dog. He regularly competes in triathlons and in 2016 completed a full Ironman.
Education
British Orthopaedic Association
British Association for Surgery of the Knee
British Hip Society
British Orthopaedic Oncology Society
European Musculo-Skeletal Oncology Society
International Society of Limb Salvage
Reviews
4.97 Overall Patient Trust rating
Knee Replacement
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Orthopaedic Surgery
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7/31
Bone Tumour Surgery
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5/31
Hip Replacement
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2/31
Knee Arthroscopy
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2/31
Knee Pain
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2/31
Sarcoma
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2/31
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
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2/31
PVNS
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1/31
Schwannoma
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1/31
Bone Tumours
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1/31
Fibroma
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1/31
Hip Fractures
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1/31
Hip and groin pain
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1/31
Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement
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1/31
Knee Surgery
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1/31
Meniscal Repair
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1/31
Osteosarcoma
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1/31
Plantar Fibromatosis
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1/31
Plantar fascial Fibromatosis
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1/31
Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
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1/31
Patient seen for:
Bone Tumour Surgery Knee Replacement
Rob Pollock provided me with expert support and care before, during and after a complex procedure. I feel reassured by his professionalism and clarity and I am very grateful to be under his care.
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Knee Replacement
..In my opinion Mr Rob Pollock is simply the very best at what he does!.. He has been treating me for many years culminating recently in a bilateral half knee repalcement operation that has , (to date), been a huge success and more than i could have hoiped for!... I cannot speak of, (nor recommend), him highly enough for his operational skills, charecter, disposition. advice and care.. Please do not hesitate to contact him with any relevent problem as I'm confident he will be able to help you!... ( He also has a great secretary ):)
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Plantar Fibromatosis
He is very welcoming and made me feel very comfortable throughout the whole process. I felt like he really cared, I have had surgeons before that have literally treated you as a case and that is all. Very thorough and kept me inform every step.
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Fibroma
Telephone consultations worked well and good explanations and actions agreed. Procedure went very smoothly.
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Schwannoma
Very friendly, reassuring and knowledgable. I was very grateful to have been under his care.
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Sarcoma
Mr Pollock provided clear explanations and is understanding and supportive of the wider picture. He doesn’t talk down to you like so many consultants!
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Bone Tumour Surgery Bone Tumours
I cannot recommend Mr Pollock enough! We were very happy with the first consultation last year and again this year. Mr Pollock explains everything very well. I had no reluctance in asking basic questions which he took time to explain in detail. Very easy to talk to, very humble manner yet very professional. Having a teenager with an orthopedic issue can be very hard to tackle but yet Mr Pollock answered all his questions and explained the procedure he would need to use to solve the problem. One feels very comfortable talking to him and I have no reluctance in trusting him operating on my teenager. Mr Pollock is by far the best specialist we have dealt with over the years, from professionalism to manner to expertise.
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Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgery
Caring, knowledgeable and compassionate
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Plantar fascial Fibromatosis
Really good, clear with my options from the very first appointment and listened to what i wanted too. On the day was really helpful, explained everything and made me feel more calm. Post op was good and came and explained how the surgery went and made me feel at ease! His PA is also very quick at replying and so helpful! Could not fault either one
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Sarcoma
Mr Pollock was the main specialist in charge of my cancer treatment and surgery. This was a very difficult time for me and I appreciate his openness, willingness to explain the situation in detail, and availability to address my concerns (even in between meetings). He showed the test results and scans and explained clearly what it meant for the treatment, surgery, and the expectations for my recovery. I had many questions throughout the months and I always felt I could ask them openly. He also did an excellent job with the surgery and I've exceeded the expectations with my recovery! I would also like to say a special thanks to Frankie for her support! She was always approachable, addressed any queries promptly, and did that in a very empathetic and kind manner that I highly appreciated in such an emotional time.
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Knee Replacement
All my meetings with Mr Pollock were very welcoming and informative.
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Bone Tumour Surgery
I was diagnosed with a Giant Cell Tumour on my Proximal Tibial in January as my knee collapse on 19th of December after being in pain for months. My operation with the NHS was scheduled for May, and I really couldn't wait all this time as I was not able to put any pressure on my leg while I was looking after my two little girls, also knowing this tumour was destroying my bone it was making me very anxious. So I decided to go private with Dr Pollock, and I have to say since the first time I spoke with Frankie I had the feeling I was in good hands, she was very proffesional and helping me out all the way though. I had my first operation (underwent curettage) on 19th of March, two days before lock down and everything went fine thanks to Dr Pollock and Dr Cooper. I had all the post operation appointments required and being able to see Dr Pollock in person during this difficult time it really helped me. Unfortunately when I went for a check in June there was local recurrence of the GCT, once again the operation was scheduled very quickly. I had a proximal tibial replacement surgery on 26th of June, everything went ok with this major surgery. I am recovering slowly, and I am working through rehabilitation with a Phisiotherapist. At the moment I need one crutch to walk, but hopefully next time I see Dr Pollock in January I don't need anything. I can't see how I would have got through this without the great support from Doctor Pollock &
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Knee Replacement Orthopaedic Surgery
Mr Pollock is an excellent orthopaedic surgeon. He treated me for two conditions: to remove an intramuscular lipoma and to perform a partial knee replacement. In both instances, he listened carefully to my concerns, conducted appropriate investigations and performed both operations with skill - which gave excellent outcomes. In particular, an allergy to components in both surgeries required a tailor-made approach and meant the procedure (and my nerves) were well managed. I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Pollock.
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Knee Arthroscopy
I recently had Knee surgery with Mr Pollock, I can not recommend him and his team enough. Everything was well organised from the start more so given that my surgery was during a pandemic. Mr pollock was informative / helpful and understating every step of the way - I would have no hesitation in recommending him. I also need to mention Frankie his PA , how valuable she is in the process as much as everyone else- very information and organised.
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Hip Replacement
Mr Rob Pollock performed a total left hip replacement,for me nearly three years ago,with excellent results.I therefore had no hesitation in returning to him for a repeat procedure,on my right hip. I would recommend Mr Pollock& his excellent team as a 1st.class choice,to anyone requiring surgery,especially hip replacement.
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Bone Tumour Surgery
Superb from start to finish,I’ve had many surgeries, under Mr Pollock prepare,procedure and aftercare have been flawless.
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Hip Fractures
Following a sub capital hip fracture & subsequent operation in January 2020 in Spain, I made an appt to see Mr Pollock to check on the surgical procedure & for aftercare. Mr Pollock has been very helpful & understanding & wonderful at explaining various test results. I have had excellent care over the last 9 months & Mr Pollock has been very reassuring. I would highly recommend him. .
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Suffering from a rare nodule in a difficult area behind the knee,I knew that the excision could cause serious complications. I already had seen some top orthopedists in my country and abroad . Some of them had difficulties even to come to a diagnosis, other were reluctant to undertake the risks of such operation. In the first appointment with Dr Pollock I understood that he had deep and solid knowledge of the subject together with great surgical experience. He had studied my case in advance and offered me a clear diagnosis which later was confirmed by the post op biopsy . He answered all my questions with scientific sufficiency ,friendly manner and understanding of the psychological pressure of the patient and his family. After the operation I understood that he is a really talented surgeon: I was waiting at least for some mild post-op neurovascular problems. I had none! Of course I was expecting to be in pain and some weeks with mobility problems. At the second post-op day I returned to my hotel (0,6m) on foot and at the third post-op day I didn’t need painkillers ! It is important to add that after all medical actions I received a detailed written report with all the necessary remarks and instructions. I feel lucky being treated by Dr Pollock. Needed to mention that all the staff at the PG Hospital was well trained and very helpful and the help of Dr Pollock’s personal assistant was valuable.
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Knee Surgery PVNS Hoffa's Fat Pad Impingement
I had the pleasure of being treated by Mr Pollock in February 2020. He operated on my knee (he removed a lump of PVNS - a benign tumour). I had never had a general anaesthetic before so was anxious about having surgery. I was so impressed with both Mr Pollock & Mr Cooper (his anaesthetist). They were both incredibly reassuring, explained everything clearly and made me feel very well looked after. I’d highly recommend them both to anyone who needs orthopaedic surgery/consultation. Thank you for everything!
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Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Excellent Surgeon, You will be in good hands and I can’t recommend Mr Pollock enough! I was diagnosed with Soft Tissue Sarcoma on my left foot in 8th August 2019 and was due to have a operation in 9th September 2019 but last minute I have had second thoughts about the surgeon, she was fairly new (as surgery was complex I strongly felt it had to be done by an Experienced Consultant). After doing extensive research on suitable Surgeons I came across Mr Pollock’s details and booked an appointment to see him on 11th September. Having obtained all my reports; test results Mr Pollock’s Secretary has informed me that he will see me earlier as he said I had to have the tumour out ASAP and reconstructive surgery afterwards. I went to see him on Monday 9th and had my surgery on 11th September. During my appointment Dr Pollock explained everything very clearly. I knew what to expect and left his surgery feeling less scared about everything. Mr Pollock not only saved my foot but completely cleared the tumour with a clear margin and I didn’t need to have any radiotherapy or chemotherapy, I just can’t thank him enough. My foot is in great shape, I am now leading a normal life, I walk around 5-10K every day because of the successful surgery. I will be under surveillance for next 10 years but I know I am at good hands. Thank you very much Mr Pollock.
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Peer recommendations
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Orthopaedic Surgery
Mr. Rob Pollock is an exceptionally experienced and skilful orthopaedic surgeon, whom I met first as one of my brightest students at the Middlesex Hospital and UCL. He then undertook fellowships in Sydney, Australia and Denver, USA where he gained experience in hip and knee replacement, arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery, and the management of bone tumours. I am pleased to say that he achieved a lot as a clinician with the research perspective and is recognised as one of the best specialists in his field. He is very popular amongst patients worldwide who appreciate his knowledge, skills as a surgeon and accessible approach and empathy. I recommend him strongly.
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For procedures: Bone Tumour Surgery, Hip Replacement, Knee Replacement
Connection: Is a colleague
Rob is a dedicated excellent orthopaedic surgeon and bone tumour specialist highly recommended!!
For specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery
For procedures: Revision Surgery, Bone Tumour Surgery, Custom-made Knee Replacement, Knee Replacement, Total Knee Replacement
Connection: Is a colleague
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