Welcome to Orthopaedics ACT

At Orthopaedics ACT we don’t just fix bones we fix people. We take pride in offering a team of surgeons, nurses and medical administrators committed to helping you achieve a quality diagnosis, to enable the development and implementation of a treatment plan.

 

Established in 2013, Orthopaedics ACT brings together the skill and expertise of five orthopaedic surgeons, covering all orthopaedic subspecialty areas including management of trauma. Working together with an in house Podiatrist, Pain Management Specialist, a Nurse-led clinic and a Podiatrist, they are committed to providing both non-surgical and surgical excellence to patients in partnership with referring GP’s and other allied health providers.

 

Orthopaedics ACT
Procedures & Services

Established in 2013, collectively our five orthopaedic surgeons cover the entire body, from the tip of your toe to the top of your spine.

Since 2020, we have also welcomed three paediatric orthopaedic surgeons as well as a pain management specialist to our team.

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Surgeons

 
 

Associate Professor Chris Roberts
MB BS, FRACS, FAOrthA

A/Prof Roberts graduated with Honours from the University of Sydney in 1982. He completed his advanced Orthopaedic training in Sydney.

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Dr Alexander Burns
MB BS, FRACS(Orth)

Dr Al Burns graduated in medicine from the University of Sydney in 1995, and completed his advanced orthopaedic training in Sydney.

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Dr Nicholas Tsai
MB BS, FRACS(Orth)

A graduate of the University of Sydney Dr Nicholas Tsai did his internship and residency in Westmead Hospital. 

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Dr Saqib Zafar
Bsc,MBBS,MRCS(UK),FAOrthA,FRACS(orth)

Dr Zafar graduated in medicine from the King Edward Medical College in Pakistan. In 2021, he completed his fellowship in Management of Orthopaedic Trauma at The Canberra Hospital.

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Prof Paul Smith AM
BM BS, FRACS, FAOrthA

Professor Paul Smith graduated in medicine from The Flinders University of South Australia 1986, and completed orthopaedic surgical training in 1995.

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Podiatrist

 
 
Emma Readhead - Podiatrist

Emma Readhead
BSc - Bachelor of Podiatry (1st Class Hons)

Emma Readhead is a UK trained podiatrist who has a special interest in biomechanics, general care - including high-risk patients and nail and Falknor’s needling surgery.

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Learn more about us

Orthopaedics ACT was established in 2013 with the goal of providing service which is timely, caring and compassionate; allows the patient to communicate; promotes healthy outcomes; promotes effective pathways based on best available evidence; provides continuity of care including post surgery.

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Committed to education

Education for patients, their carers, our referrers, other allied health partners and those entering the industry is a priority. We actively provide education sessions across all of our stakeholder groups with the goal of sharing knowledge and improving outcomes. 

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Our commitment is long term

Should a joint replacement implant be the best option, Orthopaedics ACT commits to be a supporting partner with our patients for the life of the implant.

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Orthopaedic surgeons

In mutual recognition of their approach to patient care and surgical skill, our team of surgeons have chosen to work together out of a desire to provide a centre of orthopaedic excellence for those living in Canberra and the surrounding regions.

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Before your first appointment

What you need to know before making an appointment.

 

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