Alan Johnstone
Mr Alan Johnstone, is an award-winning orthopaedic surgeon based in Aberdeen. He is a Professor at Robert Gordon’s University, a Clinical Adviser to Orthopaedic multinational companies and was named Scottish Life Sciences Innovator of the Year in 2012.
| Medbelle position | Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | |
| Titles | MBChB, FRCSE, FRCS Glas, FRCSE Orth | |
| Specialisation | Trauma & Upper Limb | |
| Experience | 37 years | |
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Summary
Alan Johnstone is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon renowned for his expertise in shoulder and elbow procedures. With a career spanning over three decades, he has pioneered arthroscopic surgery in Aberdeen and holds prestigious positions as a Professor at Robert Gordon’s University and a visiting Professor at the University of Perugia. His innovative contributions have earned him recognition as the Scottish Life Sciences Innovator of the Year in 2012.
Positions
- Consultant Trauma & Orthopaedic surgeon at NHS Grampian
- Senior clinical advisor to Scottish Health Innovations Limited, the Innovation wing of NHS Scotland
- 2002 - Present: Professor at Robert Gordon’s University, Aberdeen
- 2016: Chairman of Research Committee Orthopaedic Trauma Society
- 2015: Treasurer and Board Member International's Society for Fracture repair
- 1997- 2002: Senior Lecturer at Aberdeen University and Honorary Consultant Surgeon combined clinical and research fellowship in North America representing UK Orthopaedics
Education
- FRCSEd (Ortho) Intercollegiate Board of Surgeons 1995
- FRCSGlas Royal College of Surgeons and Physicians, Glasgow 1990
- FRCS Ed Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh 1990
- MB ChB, University of Edinburgh 1986
Professional memberships
- General Medical Council (GMC number): 3205468
- Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh
- British Orthopaedic Association (BOA)
- British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH)
- Orthopaedic Trauma Association (OTA)
- Orthopaedic Trauma Society (OTS)
- International Society for Fracture Repair (ISFR)
Treatments
- Arthroplasty
- Shoulder & elbow including arthroscopic shoulder surgery
- Joint replacement
- Hand
- Elective surgery of the upper limb
- Sports Medicine
- Upper limb surgery
Conditions
- Upper limb
- Arm
- Shoulder
- Shoulder girdle
- Clavicle
- Scapula
- Elbow and wrist conditions
- General trauma
- Complex upper limb injuries
- Pelvic and acetabular fractures
Locations
Mr Alan Johnstone is part of Aberdeen Orthopaedics, a network of highly-experienced orthopaedic specialists working together to provide the very best multidisciplinary care in Aberdeen and the surrounding areas.
