Dr Rebecca Tate

Dr Rebecca Tate is a dedicated Consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the diagnosis, surgical management, and long-term care of musculoskeletal conditions in children and young people. With a compassionate and patient-centred approach, Dr Tate works closely with young patients and their families to deliver tailored care plans that restore mobility, relieve discomfort, and promote healthy physical growth.

Dr Tate earned her primary medical degree (MBChB) from Aberdeen Medical School. She subsequently completed specialist higher surgical training on the Northern Deanery Orthopaedic & Trauma Rotation between 2007 and 2013. To further refine her sub-specialist expertise in paediatric orthopaedics, she completed clinical fellowships at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and Sheffield Children's Hospital. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd Tr & Orth) and a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (MRCSEd).

Her clinical practice encompasses a broad spectrum of paediatric orthopaedic conditions, ranging from developmental limb variations to complex neuromuscular disorders. Dr Tate possesses specialised expertise in managing hip dysplasia, talipes (clubfoot), skeletal dysplasias, and congenital anomalies. Serving as a Paediatric Surgical Lead, she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care that integrates surgical intervention, physiotherapy, and post-operative rehabilitation.

In addition to her clinical work, Dr Tate actively participates in orthopaedic research and clinical trials aimed at advancing surgical techniques and improving long-term outcomes for young patients. She remains committed to providing high-quality, reassuring surgical care that supports children through critical developmental milestones.