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Dr Andrew Higgs is an Orthopaedic Surgeon that specialises in surgery of the Foot and Ankle. Andrew completed specialist qualifications in Orthopaedic Surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Andrew then travelled to Europe to work alongside the most respected Foot and Ankle Surgeons in France, Austria and the United Kingdom. Andrew is a teacher of medical students, junior doctors and specialist orthopaedic trainees. He is a Clinical Lecturer for the University of NSW and Macquarie University, as well as a Senior Lecturer in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Notre Dame. Andrew has been awarded a Masters Of Science degree from the University of Dundee, Scotland for his research in Achilles tendon ruptures. This research led to Dr Higgs pioneering a minimially invasive achilles tendon repair technique and accelerated rehabilitation programme. Andrew is also a surgeon in the Australian Defence Force and has deployed on multiple active service deployments. On Andrew’s most recent tour, he was awarded the U.S. Army Commendation Medal.