Approved insurers
Aviva
Healix Health Services
VitalityHealth
WPA
Consultant orthopaedic surgeon
33 years’ experience
585+ yearly procedures*
Practice Plus Group Google rating
Roman Miller
Mr Roman Miller was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth in 2010.
Biography
Mr Roman Miller graduated from Silesian Medical University in Katowice, Poland in 1991. After completing his specialist training in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, he obtained his CCST (FRCS Trauma and Orthopaedic equivalent) in 1998, followed by a PhD degree in Orthopaedics at the Silesian Medical University in 2002.
He worked as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon in Poland for six years and came to the UK in 2004 aiming to further improve his professional skills.
He worked as a Senior Registrar at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London and later successfully completed a prestigious fellowship in Young and Adult Hip Surgery with Mr Richard Villar at the Wellington Hospital in London. This was followed by a Senior Clinical Fellowship in Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery and Revision Lower Limb Arthroplasty at St George’s Hospital in London.
From January 2010, he worked as a Locum Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Yeovil District Hospital until December 2010, when he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth.
Mr Miller has written and co-written several papers in his specialist field and is a member of the Reviewer’s Panel for the British edition of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
He is a member of the British Orthopaedic Association and he was awarded Fellowship ad eundem of the Royal College Surgeons of England in 2013.
Procedures
Expert in hip surgery
Mr Miller specialises in hip replacement surgery
Expert in knee surgery
Mr Miller specialises in knee replacement surgery, knee arthroscopy, complex knee surgery
Mr Miller is a high-volume surgeon with special interest in primary and complex primary lower limb arthroplasty including partial knee arthroplasty. His aim is to provide the most accurate joint reconstruction for optimising functional recovery for every patient. He underwent additional training on customised implants for patients with abnormal anatomy requiring lower limb arthroplasty and also training in the kinematic alignment for total knee replacement by Mr William Jackson from Oxford University Hospital.
Qualifications
PhD Orthopaedic Surgery
Silesian Medical University, Katowice, Poland
CCST Specialist in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery
(FRCS Orth & Tr equivalent). The Centre of Postgraduate
Senior Clinical Fellowship
Pelvic and Acetabular surgery and revision lower limb arthroplasty, St George's Hospital, London
Clinical Fellowship in Young and Adult hip surgery
Wellington Hospital, London
Research
Intra-articular hyaluronic acid and recovery following hip arthroscopy
The Journal of Arthroscopic and related surgery, June 2012
Are we managing acute knee effusion well?
British Journal of Medical Practitioners, March 2012
The bifid posterior labrum – an anatomical variant of the acetabular labrum
The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery, April 2009
Splintage in external rotation for anterior shoulder dislocation: a prospective, randomized controlled dual centre trial
South Thames Ortho Proceedings, 2008
Operative treatment of pathological hip dislocation (the result of septic arthritis) in children
Polish Orthopaedics and Surgery of Organs of Motion, 1994
Specification of treatment for patients with long bone fractures connected with craniocerebral injury
Polish Orthopaedics and Surgery of Organs of Motion, 1994
The problem of fractures of proximal femur in elderly patients
Polish Orthopaedics and Surgery of Organs of Motion, 1993
Mr Miller is a member of the Reviewer’s Panel for the British edition of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Reviews
Gillian Camp – Hip surgery, Plymouth
"Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth was recommended to me, as was Mr Miller. Not only will I pass on that recommendation, but I will have no hesitation in returning at some time for my second hip replacement. Thank you."
Martin Greenhalgh – hip surgery, Plymouth
"I had a total hip replacement at the end of September. The whole team were fantastic, I would like to thank Mr Miller my surgeon, such a skilled man and nice with it."
Sheila Hall – hip surgery, Plymouth
"I had the pleasure of having my first partial knee replacement performed by Mr Miller on Wednesday. A very positive experience. Thank you."
About me
Languages
English
Polish
Russian
2010
Started at Practice Plus Group
Roman is married with twin boys. He’s a keen sailor and cyclist and enjoys spending time with his family and their beloved rottweiler, Karah. He also loves music, books, theatre, and film.
Learn more about Roman Miller’s expertise and experience
Roman graduated from Silesian Medical University in Poland with a PhD in 2002 after having completed his specialist training in Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery. He then obtained a PhD in Orthopaedics.
He moved to the UK in 2004 where he worked as a Senior Registrar at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in London. He joined Practice Plus Group Hospital, Plymouth in 2010 as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon.
A private consultation with Mr Miller is a very affordable £95. This price includes: an in- depth consultation, x-rays, blood tests, swabs and a tailored treatment plan.
*Source: National Joint Registry (NJR) 2022-2023:
Roman Miller’s procedures: 475+ (national average: 137).
Approach to patient care
Roman treats every patient with respect, paying significant attention to his bedside manner. His aim is to provide the most accurate joint reconstruction for optimising functional recovery for every patient.
Specialist training and surgical techniques
Roman is a high-volume lower limb arthroplasty surgeon. He is fellowship trained in primary, complex primary and revision lower limb arthroplasty. His current practice involves primary and complex primary lower limb arthroplasty including partial knee arthroplasty. For suitable patients, he prefers to use MIS technique for total hip replacement surgery and partial knee replacement. He prefers to use kinematic techniques for total knee replacement procedures. He also underwent additional training on customised implants for patients with abnormal anatomy requiring lower limb arthroplasty.
Prizes and awards
- The Fred Heatley Award Second Prize, 27th February 2008
- “A prospective, randomised and controlled dual-centre study of splintage in external rotation for first time shoulder dislocation- preliminary results and tolerance of splints”, N. Nicolaou, R. Miller, P. Vinayakam, R. Chana, S. Sathyamurthy, W. A. Scott.
Associated registries and profiles
- National Joint Registry (NJR)
- The Private Healthcare Information Network (PHIN)
- Doctify
- Consultant website
Memberships, fellowships, and teaching
- Member of the Reviewer’s Panel for the British edition of the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery
- Member of the British Orthopaedic Association
- Member of the Polish Orthopaedic Association
- Young and Adult Hip Surgery with Mr Richard Villar at the Wellington Hospital in London
- Senior Clinical Fellowship in Pelvic and Acetabular Surgery and Revision Lower Limb Arthroplasty at St George’s Hospital in London
- Fellowship ad eundem of the Royal College Surgeons of England (FRCS Eng.)
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FAQs about the consultant
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Where is Roman Miller located?
Roman Miller practises at Plymouth
Does Roman Miller accept new patients?
Yes, Roman Miller is always happy to welcome new patients for Orthopaedics.
Does Roman Miller accept insured patients?
Yes, Roman Miller accepts insured patients. The approved insurers are:
AvivaHealix Health ServicesVitalityHealthWPA
Does Roman Miller accept self-pay patients?
Yes, Roman Miller is happy to welcome patients seeking Orthopaedics via the self-pay route.
Does Roman Miller accept NHS patients?
Yes, Roman Miller accepts NHS Orthopaedics patients.
Do I need a referral to see Roman Miller?
If you are seeking treatment via the self-pay route, you won’t need a GP referral. NHS patients will need a referral from their GP to access a consultation with Roman Miller.
Can I pay to see Roman Miller?
Yes. An initial consultation with Roman Miller costs £95. This usually takes place a couple of weeks after making your booking enquiry.
What can I expect during my consultation with Roman Miller?
First, Roman Miller will need to diagnose your issue and figure out your treatment options.
This will likely involve them carrying out medical tests such as X-rays or blood tests. They may also ask questions about your medical history.
How much does it cost to see Roman Miller?
It costs £95 to have an initial consultation with Roman Miller.