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Mr Andrew Gray
MB ChB BSc Hons MD
GMC: 4325631Professional statement
Mr Andrew Gray is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon based in Newcastle upon Tyne and Middlesborough. He is a leading orthopaedic and trauma consultant specialist who works at James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospitals in Middlesbrough and Northallerton respectively. He specialises in knee arthroscopy, knee replacement and knee arthritis. He is also an orthopaedic trauma specialist who focuses on general lower limb trauma and also pelvic and acetabular fractures. Mr Gray privately practices at Cobalt Hospital (Newcastle) and Tees Valley Hospital (Middlesbrough). His NHS base is South Tees NHS Foundation Trust where he was the clinical director for the trauma and orthopaedic department in the South Tees Trust from 2018 to 2021.
Mr Gray was a founding member of the UK Orthopaedic Trauma Society. He completed his medical and orthopaedic surgical training in Glasgow and Edinburgh before spending a year in Calgary, Canada, where he completed a trauma fellowship in 2008. He has been a practicing consultant within a major trauma centre for the past 14 years. He has over 1000 primary knee replacements on the National joint registry with good results. He is an arthroscopic knee specialist dealing predominantly with meniscal or cartilage tears and knee arthritis. Furthermore, he has an MD with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh.
Mr Gray is a respected name in research and has published in various peer-reviewed journals. He was the lower limb editor for the journal 'Injury' between 2014 and 2021. He is the co-chair of the recently-formed Fracture Liaison Service Academy Network (FAN) at his NHS trust, which aims to make these services more effective And has an interest in secondary fracture prevention which involves the management of osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
Mr Gray also teaches on a regular basis, both nationally and is a faculty member for AO courses, and is the principal investigator for various NIHR trauma portfolio studies. He is the Global treasurer and UK secretary for the Fragility Facture Network (FFN) and is the orthopaedic trauma representative on the Royal Osteoporosis Society's clinical and scientific committee.
He is the founder member and communications and website lead of The Orthopaedic Trauma Society, the British Orthopaedic Association and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS (Tr&Orth)).
Mr Gray was a founding member of the UK Orthopaedic Trauma Society. He completed his medical and orthopaedic surgical training in Glasgow and Edinburgh before spending a year in Calgary, Canada, where he completed a trauma fellowship in 2008. He has been a practicing consultant within a major trauma centre for the past 14 years. He has over 1000 primary knee replacements on the National joint registry with good results. He is an arthroscopic knee specialist dealing predominantly with meniscal or cartilage tears and knee arthritis. Furthermore, he has an MD with Distinction from the University of Edinburgh.
Mr Gray is a respected name in research and has published in various peer-reviewed journals. He was the lower limb editor for the journal 'Injury' between 2014 and 2021. He is the co-chair of the recently-formed Fracture Liaison Service Academy Network (FAN) at his NHS trust, which aims to make these services more effective And has an interest in secondary fracture prevention which involves the management of osteoporosis and fragility fractures.
Mr Gray also teaches on a regular basis, both nationally and is a faculty member for AO courses, and is the principal investigator for various NIHR trauma portfolio studies. He is the Global treasurer and UK secretary for the Fragility Facture Network (FFN) and is the orthopaedic trauma representative on the Royal Osteoporosis Society's clinical and scientific committee.
He is the founder member and communications and website lead of The Orthopaedic Trauma Society, the British Orthopaedic Association and a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (FRCS (Tr&Orth)).
Clinics
Newcastle upon Tyne, Cobalt Business Park, NE27 0BYMedical insurances accepted
Credentials
Professional experience
- 30 years of experience
- Consultant orthopaedic and trauma surgeon, Cobalt Hospital
Subspecialties
- Knee cartilage tears
- Pelvic fractures
Professional memberships
- FRCS (Tr&Orth), Royal College of Surgeons (2009)
- British Orthopaedic Association
Education
- MD (Distinction), Damage Control Orthopaedics and Cognitive Effects of Cerebral Fat Embolus (2004 - 2006)
- MBChB, Medicine, University of Glasgow (1996)
Teaching posts
- Faculty, AO Trauma Courses
Positions in organisations
- Clinical director, Trauma & Orthopaedic Department, South Tees Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (2018 - 2021)
- Global treasurer and UK secretary, Fragility Facture Network (FFN)
Publications and conferences
- The Evolving COVID-19 Effect on Hip Fracture Patients, Injury. 2020 Jul; 51(7): 1411–1412.
- Pelvic ring injuries: classification and treatment, PELVIC AND ACETABULAR TRAUMA| VOLUME 32, ISSUE 2, P80-90, APRIL 2018
Languages spoken
- English
Registration number: 4325631
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- Mr gray was very informative and easy to understand . He’s listened to what I had to say and took everything on board . Gave me my options very clearly and was very professional .
- Would recommend mr Gray to anyone wanting knee surgery he made you at ease and give me all the details and also the risks that might arise after surgery follow up appointment was equally as good first class staff also
- Mr Grey was very professional and easy to speak to. His whole team were outstanding. It was a smooth process from start to finish with no gaps waiting about. Exceptional aftercare with nothing too much trouble. Would highly recommend.
- Excellent all around performance
- Andrew was very professional, articulate and concise with a friendly demeanour. I clearly understood what he was explaining and he was equally open to questions I had about the diagnosis and all round top guy
- I had a TK replacement under Mr Gray. It has transformed my life. I am totally pain free and fully mobile, plus the scar is barely visible. He has a friendly ,approachable manner and explains the procedure. I am so happy with the result of my operation and cannot thank him enough
- Excellent doctor and staff working with him highly recommend him in his profession
- Mr Gray was very attentive and listened to the issues I have with my knees. He was extremely positive and wants to come up with a plan that will help with the issues. Very friendly and welcoming. Thank you and fingers crossed.
- Everything went smoothly, from the first consultation until the final discharge after 3 months. I was kept informed every step of the way.
- A true gentleman. Kind and understanding. Never felt rushed or not listened to.