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The Real Anatomist

The Real Anatomist

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Dr David Robson MD MA, world renowned Anatomist talks all things anatomy: History, case studies, his life and work as an Anatomist.


A life long passion for anatomy has Dr Robson has lectured all over the world, treated thousands of patients of all ages and stages including professional sportsmen and women, Doctors, surgeons, politicians and even animals. Dr David is the author of Robsons approach to Anatomy.


People from all over the world seek out his expertise when faced with seemingly insurmountable problems. When not consulting, he is researching and is the almanac of all things anatomy.


Davids depth of knowledge in this area is unsurpassed, he believes passionately in anatomy being the touchstone of all medicine and that it is an area which is sadly neglected in the modern way of teaching our young medical students. Here David talks about all aspects of the anatomy in an accessible and fascinating way using extraordinary true history to illustrate this extraordinary and seldom heard area of medicine.

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  • Ep. 3 Anatomical history, real case studies, anecdotes continue with Joseph Towne, John Merrick aka The Elephant Man - truth is stranger than fiction this is proof.

    Ep. 3 Anatomical history, real case studies, anecdotes continue with Joseph Towne, John Merrick aka The Elephant Man - truth is stranger than fiction this is proof.
    Sep 1 2025

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    David tells us the story of Joseph Towne an anatomical modeller with a story which beggars belief.

    The very moving true story of John Merrick, the condition that led to him being labelled the 'elephant man' and the Victorian interest in people who were 'different'.

    We also hear the history of conjoined twins, why they were called Siamese twins and some fascinating stories to illustrate the true strength of the human condition.

    Dr David Robson never fails to astound with his knowledge of anatomy, the unique methods he and his wife physiotherapist Pat have developed which have saved so many people from surgery. His gentle story telling and passion for his subject illustrates brilliantly why this world is so fascinating.




    Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

    Click here to contact Dr David Robson directly





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    35 mins
  • Ep. 3 The Hunter brothers, an extraordinary story about the fathers of medicine as we know it today.

    Ep. 3 The Hunter brothers, an extraordinary story about the fathers of medicine as we know it today.
    Aug 19 2025

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    More extraordinary stories from the world of Dr David Robson.

    This month we hear the jaw dropping true story of the Hunter brothers, John and Willam, the fathers of medicine as we know it today. The stuff of a Hollywood film.

    How Dr David has applied his knowledge to helping animals as well as humans.

    How the world coped before the invention of painkillers.

    We learn of Dr Davids very unconventional approach when teaching anatomy in order to keep the students engaged, which would be a YouTube sensation had it been filmed.

    Anatomical variations.

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    Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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    43 mins
  • Ep. 2 Practicing anatomist Dr David Robson brings his subject to the wider world. Case studies, history and how he has changed countless lives.

    Ep. 2 Practicing anatomist Dr David Robson brings his subject to the wider world. Case studies, history and how he has changed countless lives.
    Jun 15 2025

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    Dr Robson is a practicing anatomist. When not changing peoples lives, he is constantly researching his subject. This podcast is an attempt to bring his extraordinary work to a wider audience.

    Dr Robson talks frankly about some fascinating case studies, his ground breaking work on The Cleft palate, the amazing girl who inspired him to write his book on Anatomy, and the eye popping true history of Anatomy from the bodysnatchers to the present day.

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    Dr David Robson is a practicing Anatomist who lives and works in Edinburgh.

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    36 mins
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