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David Whitehead - Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
Private Service, Orthopaedics
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Description
David is a fellowship trained hip and knee surgeon whose scope of practice is:
Joint Replacement Surgery
Hip Replacement
Conventional and Robotic Assisted Total Knee Replacement
Sports Knee Surgery
Arthroscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
Meniscus Repair
Patella (Kneecap) Stabilisation
And of Particular Interest
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
David works in collaboration with sport and exercise medicine physicians and physiotherapists. For the early assessment of knee injuries, he has acute clinics and weekly visits to either Sports Doctors or Motus Health in Merivale and Rolleston.
Consultants
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Mr David Whitehead
Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon
Ages
Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua
How do I access this service?
Referral
Ask your doctor, physiotherapist or other medical practitioner for a referral that is accompanied with up-to-date X-rays.
Fees and Charges Description
There is no consultation fee for patients covered by ACC.
All health insurers are honoured.
David is an affiliated provider for Southern Cross members and part of the First Choice network for nib.
Hours
| Mon – Fri | 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM |
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Languages Spoken
English
Services Provided
Service types: Hip replacement, Joint replacement, Osteoarthritis (OA).
Service types: Hip replacement, Joint replacement, Osteoarthritis (OA).
Service types: Hip replacement, Joint replacement, Osteoarthritis (OA).
Service types: Joint replacement, Knee replacement, Knee surgery, Osteoarthritis (OA), Total knee replacement.
Service types: Joint replacement, Knee replacement, Knee surgery, Osteoarthritis (OA), Total knee replacement.
Service types: Joint replacement, Knee replacement, Knee surgery, Osteoarthritis (OA), Total knee replacement.
Service types: Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee surgery.
Service types: Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee surgery.
Service types: Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee surgery.
Service types: Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee meniscus surgery, Knee surgery.
Service types: Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee meniscus surgery, Knee surgery.
Service types: Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee meniscus surgery, Knee surgery.
Service types: Knee surgery, Soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments).
Service types: Knee surgery, Soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments).
Service types: Knee surgery, Soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments).
Service types: ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction, Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee surgery, Soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments).
Service types: ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction, Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee surgery, Soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments).
Service types: ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) reconstruction, Arthroscopy (keyhole surgery), Knee arthroscopy, Knee surgery, Soft tissue (muscles, tendons and ligaments).
Document Downloads
- Profile - Mr David Whitehead (PDF, 161.4 KB)
Contact Details
800 Colombo Street, Christchurch
Canterbury
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Phone
(03) 365 1155
Healthlink EDI
hipnknee
Level 3, 800 Colombo Street
Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
Street Address
Level 3, 800 Colombo Street
Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013
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This page was last updated at 9:02AM on December 19, 2025. This information is reviewed and edited by David Whitehead - Orthopaedic Hip & Knee Surgeon.