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IS A Specialist in Hip, Knee, Trauma, General Orthopaedics and Robotic Hip and knee Surgery AT BRISBANE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST SERVICES. Dr Simon Perkins is a Queensland trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a specialist interest in hip, knee and trauma surgery including Robotic Joint Replacement Surgery. Dr Perkins studied Medicine at the University of Queensland and underwent his surgical training locally. After receiving a Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons he completed sub-speciality fellowships in Complex and Revision Lower Limb Arthroplasty in London, UK and Sports Knee and Arthroplasty Surgery in Bristol, UK. Dr Perkins is the Former Director of Orthopaedics at The Prince Charles Hospital (TPCH). He is Senior Lecturer at the University of Queensland School of Medicine, a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. His special interests include sports knee, robotic hip and knee surgery and orthopaedic trauma.

IS A HIP, KNEE, & TRAUMA SURGEON AT BRISBANE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST SERVICES. Dr English has undertaken extensive training both locally in Australia and overseas. His practice has a strong focus on patients with hip and knee concerns , in particular, reconstructive surgery of the hip and knee and arthritis and newer cartilage healing techniques . Hugh is a Queensland trained Orthopaedic surgeon, originally from the UK. He is the 6th generation Doctor in his family to have attended the same Scottish medical school (St. Andrews/Dundee) and a second generation Orthopaedic surgeon. Dr English runs a hip and knee clinic at the Brisbane Orthopaedic Specialist rooms in conjunction with an Orthopaedic Clinical Nurse to provide ongoing management of orthopaedic conditions. Pre-theatre admission clinics with Hugh’s nurse provide both the patient and their family with education regarding their surgery. A separate combined clinic provides long-term review and follow up for all patients with joint replacements to ensure the best outcomes after surgery. Dr English has published and presented extensively and is involved in ongoing research in arthritis treatments particularly of the hip and knee, and also robotic and computer assisted surgery .

Dr William O’Callaghan is an Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in surgery of the Knee, Hip, Shoulder and Trauma. Dr O’Callaghan performs arthroplasty, arthroscopy, soft tissue reconstruction and revision surgeries for all three major joints. He routinely uses robotics, computer navigation, patient specific instruments and 3D planning to complement his surgical technique. Additionally, he is proficient in limb trauma and complex fracture care. Brisbane born and raised, Dr O’Callaghan studied both Physiotherapy (B.Phty Hons) and postgraduate Medicine (MBBS) at the University of Queensland. He undertook specialist orthopaedic training in Queensland with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons. Dr O’Callaghan undertook additional sub-specialty training in knee, hip and shoulder reconstructive surgery; completing the Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland (ORIQL) postgraduate clinical fellowship in Townsville. He continued to work in FNQ as a full-time orthopaedic specialist at Cairns hospital from 2020 until returning home to Brisbane in 2023. Dr O’Callaghan has a keen interest in research and is published across a range of orthopaedic topics in international peer-reviewed journals. He is very interested in innovation and is currently undertaking several research studies to further advance the practice of orthopaedics. He is an active, accredited supervisor of trainee surgeons. When it comes to orthopaedics, Dr O’Callaghan strives to apply the best clinical knowledge, technology, and techniques to each individual patient’s circumstances to provide bespoke, holistic care to the highest standards of excellence. Dr O’Callaghan is both a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons (RACS) and a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA). He is also an associate member of Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland (ORIQL).

IS A QUEENSLAND TRAINED ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON SPECIALISING IN HIP AND KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. Having completed a dual Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Commerce at The University of Queensland in 2005 followed by a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery in 2010. He subsequently completed Orthopaedic training in Queensland and was awarded a Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in 2021 and Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association also in 2021. Dr Fraser has completed further subspecialty training in primary and revision hip and knee replacement with a strong focus on the usage of robotic technology. Dr Fraser maintains a public appointment at the Prince Charles Hospital where he is involved in training future orthopaedic surgeons. In addition to hip and knee arthroplasty he also manages sports injuries of the knee including ACL and meniscus pathology, hip and knee arthroscopy as well as general lower limb trauma. Dr Fraser is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

IS A HIP AND KNEE SURGEON IN PRIVATE PRACTICE AT BRISBANE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST SERVICES. Dr Patten was born in Charters Towers and raised in Brisbane. He has undertaken extensive training both locally and in the UK. His practice has a strong focus on arthroplasty surgery of the hip and knee, including hip resurfacing for the treatment of arthritis. Sports medicine, Ligament reconstruction, hip and knee arthroscopy, and trauma surgery. He currently is involved in general orthopaedic trauma management at St Vincent's Private Hospital Northside (formerly known as Holy Spirit Northside Hospital), St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, Northwest Private Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital. Dr Patten is a visiting medical officer at the Prince Charles Hospital operating in hip, knee and trauma surgery. He has been a medical officer with Queensland Health for over 25 years.

IS A HAND, SHOULDER, ELBOW AND MICRO SURGEON IN PRIVATE PRACTICE AT BRISBANE ORTHOPAEDIC SPECIALIST SERVICES. Brisbane born and educated, Dr Ryan has undertaken extensive training both locally and overseas. With special interests in arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, Dr Ryan runs extensive hand and shoulder clinics in conjunction with Hand and Shoulder Physiotherapists at both the Brisbane Private Hospital and the Holy Spirit Northside Hospital. The Hand and Shoulder Clinics oversee the management and treatment of all hand, shoulder and elbow injuries , including sports, work and degenerative related injuries. Visiting Medical Officer of the Royal Brisbane Hospital in Hand, Upper Limb and Trauma Surgery 1995 – 2012.

Dr Craig Hughes is one of our hip, knee and general trauma surgeons at Brisbane Orthopaedic Specialist Services. Australian born and educated, Dr Hughes has completed his fellowship in navigated hip and knee arthroplasty and acquired extensive trauma experience as the Regimental Medical Officer for 4RAR (Commando) Battalion in the Australian Army. He completed an Australian Orthopaedic Association Fellowship in Computer Navigated Hip and Knee Replacement and is a Senior Instructor for the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Dr Hughes is actively involved in the education of junior doctors and orthopaedic registrars. Having served in the Australian Army for four years, Dr Hughes is committed to the ongoing support of Veterans and is happy to see DVA patients.