Dr Tim Roberts is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in conditions of the hip and knee. He has a special interest in managing both arthritic and non-arthritic conditions.
Surgeries Dr Roberts provides include hip arthroscopy, hip preservation surgery, hip and knee replacements, knee arthroscopy, ligament surgery as well as general orthopaedic procedures and trauma-related surgery.
Tim is a New Zealand trained orthopaedic surgeon who was born in regional New Zealand. He moved to Auckland to complete his medical studies at the University of Auckland. He then underwent subspecialist training in the UK, completing a fellowship in knee surgery at the Bristol Royal Infirmary and Southmead Hospitals, and fellowships in hip and knee surgery at the Royal London Hospital. Tim then completed further fellowship training in hip preservation and sports surgery at Orthosports in Auckland. He routinely uses the Mako robot to carry out knee surgery to ensure faster recovery time and ensure minimal tissue damage during surgery.
Tim is an orthopaedic consultant at North Shore Hospital where he trains junior doctors and medical students, as well as managing general orthopaedic conditions and trauma, while maintaining a private practice and being dad to three young children.
About Dr Tim Roberts
Practice Philosophy
“Every patient presents with a unique combination of symptoms, goals and expectations, and treatment should reflect this. My practice is founded on providing individualised, evidence-based orthopaedic care, with an emphasis on accurate diagnosis, thoughtful decision-making and clear communication. I am committed to remaining at the forefront of modern orthopaedic surgery, incorporating contemporary techniques and proven innovations where they offer genuine benefit. Whether surgical or non-surgical treatment is recommended, the objective is always to deliver exceptional care and optimise long-term patient outcomes.”
Professional Memberships
Fellow Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Fellow New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
Fellow Knee Society
Fellow Hip Society
Research and Teaching
Tim is involved in a number of research programs and has previously had research published in peer reviewed medical journals. He is actively involved in teaching junior doctors at North Shore Hospital.