Mr Andrew Murphy

Qualifications

MBChB, MSc (SEM), MFSEM (UK), FRCSEd, FRCS (Tr &, Orth)

GMC number: 3657618

Practising since: 1992

Specialties

Orthopaedic surgery

Consultation times

  • Monday or Wednesday PM by arrangement
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About

  • Qualified in medicine from University of Bristol in 1992.
  • Surgical trainee in Bristol, Bath and Plymouth (1992-1998).
  • Higher surgical trainee in orthopaedic and trauma surgery, Southampton university hospital and Wessex region (1998-2003).
  • Specialist Fellow in shoulder & elbow surgery and sports injuries. Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic centre Exeter (2003-2004).
  • Specialist Fellow in shoulder and trauma surgery Southampton University Hospital (2004-2005).
  • Awarded Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh/Ethicon travelling Fellowship (2004).
  • Awarded British Shoulder & Elbow Society European travelling Fellow (2005)
  • Masters degree in sport and exercise medicine (SEM) University College London (2005).
  • Foundation member of the UK Faculty of Sport & exercise medicine (2006)
  • Honorary fellow School of Sport and health sciences University of Exeter (2007).

Sports medicine posts:

  • Finish line physician, Hawaii Ironman Triathlon 1991 
  • Medical and doping officer, British Triathlon Association 1992-2002
  • Team Physician, UK Triathlon team 1996-2002
  • Medical Director, Commonwealth Games Triathlon, Manchester 2002
  • Honorary Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Consultant to Plymouth Argyle FC, Plymouth Albion RFC and Plymouth Raiders pro basketball team.

Other interests

  • Shoulder and elbow surgery (including advanced reconstructive arthroscopic procedures - keyhole surgery, joint replacement, sports injuries, complex upper limb reconstruction)
  • Knee surgery (arthroscopic surgery, joint replacement, sports injuries)
  • Sports injuries (surgical and non-surgical treatment)
  • Trauma surgery (bone, joint, tendon and ligament injuries)
  • Medicolegal reports (personal injury and clinical negligence claims)

Treatments and tests offered by Mr Andrew Murphy at Nuffield Health

  • Shoulder surgery (rotator cuff repair)
  • Knee replacement
  • Knee arthroscopy
  • Shoulder decompression - keyhole surgery
  • Hand surgery
  • Shoulder replacement
  • Meniscectomy for meniscus tear
  • Elbow surgery
  • Dupuytren's fasciectomy
  • Cubital tunnel release
  • Tennis elbow release
  • Arthroplasty

Locations Mr Andrew Murphy works with

  • Derriford Road, Plymouth, PL6 8BG

    01752 775 861
    Overall rating
    Good

Related experience

Memberships

  • British Orthopaedic Association
  • British Association of Sport & Exercise Medicine
  • British Elbow & Shoulder Society
  • British Trauma Association
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Other posts held

  • Orthopaedic Consultant, Plymouth Hospitals NHS Trust

Insurers Mr Andrew Murphy works with

Mr Andrew Murphy works with the following private medical insurance providers:

  • Aviva Health
  • AXA Health
  • AXA - Global Healthcare
  • Bupa On Demand
  • Cigna
  • CS Healthcare
  • Exeter Family Friendly
  • Simplyhealth
  • Universal Provident
  • Vitality Health (Pru Health)
  • Westfield Health WPA
  • WPA

Declaration

Mr Andrew Murphy does not hold a share or financial interest in this hospital, another Nuffield Health hospital or the company.

Mr Andrew Murphy does not have a share or financial interest in equipment used at this hospital or another Nuffield Health hospital.

Mr Andrew Murphy does not hold any paid advisory role(s) at this hospital or on behalf of Nuffield Health.