Specialising in joint replacement, sports injury and deformity correction
HIP I KNEE I ANKLE I FOOT
Providing quality orthopaedic and sports surgery to Warrnambool and South West Victoria
Now offering robotic-assisted joint replacement surgery at
St John of God Hospital Warrnambool
Mr Nick Russell, Orthopaedic Surgeon
BMBS, BE(Hons), FRACS(Orth), FAOrthA
Mr Russell is a highly trained Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Warrnambool. He works in both public and private hospital systems, and provides general orthopaedic surgical services with a focus on lower limb problems. He has considerable experience in the treatment of arthritis, sports injuries and deformity correction of the lower limb.
Mr Russell consults regularly in Warrnambool, Portland, Hamilton and Camperdown.
About
Mr Russell was born and raised in Adelaide. He obtained a Bachelor of Engineering with Honours at the University of Adelaide, and worked as a Structural Engineer, prior to undertaking a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery at Flinders University. He quickly discovered the value of engineering principles in orthopaedic surgery, which he utilises to this day.
He completed orthopaedic specialist training with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2014, and subsequently undertook an advanced clinical fellowship at the world renowned Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Scotland.
Combining his international experience with local training, Mr Russell continues to maintain his skills at the forefront of modern orthopaedic care through regular education and training. He is passionate about advancing the science and practice of orthopaedic surgery. His involvement in research has been published and presented both locally and internationally, and he is actively involved in training the next generation of surgeons through evidence-based education and training.
Mr Russell prides himself on providing high quality surgical treatment, tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
Expertise
hip replacement
knee replacement
knee arthroscopy and ACL ligament reconstruction
ankle arthroscopy and ligament reconstruction
foot & ankle arthritis and bunion deformity correction
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Mr Russell utilises computer assisted surgery and minimally invasive arthroscopic (key-hole) techniques
Making the decision to have surgery can be a stressful experience, but rest assured Mr Russell and his team will provide you with comprehensive guidance to make your experience as smooth as possible. Through collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, health professionals and allied health practitioners, the team at Coast Orthopaedics and Sports Surgery will help you to achieve your goals and improve your quality of life.
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You will need a referral from your GP or another medical practitioner for an appointment
