
Mr Frank Wurmitzer
Specialist
Qualifications
State Exam Med 1997 Greifswald; Spec (Ortho & Accid Surg) 2008 Mecklenburg-Vorpommern; FRACS (Orth) 2014
Profile
Frank works as an orthopaedic surgeon in Timaru. His private practice is located at Aorangi Surgical Group and has operating rights at Bidwill Trust Hospital. He is also employed by the South Canterbury District Health Board and works at Timaru Public Hospital.
Frank also consults in Hawke's Bay at Te Mata Orthopaedics, Hastings.
Originally, Frank trained in Germany and Switzerland and expanded his skills with clinical fellowships in Canada, Australia and New Zealand. He is also involved in research and has published in medical journals.
His practice covers most aspects of orthopaedics including joint replacements of major joints, sport orthopaedics and trauma, arthroscopies and hand/foot surgery.
Additionally, Frank is a medical examiner grade 1 for the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand and performs medicals for pilots and air traffic controllers. He is a passionate private pilot himself and understands the aviation business and it’s requirements.
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Interests
- Hip, knee and shoulder replacements inclusive revision surgery
- VELYS Robotic-Assisted Knee Replacement
- Orthopaedic trauma and post-traumatic deformity correction
- Orthopaedic sport surgery including knee/shoulder
- Arthroscopy of elbow, knee and ankle
- Hand and foot surgery
- Aviation medicine
Title or Designation
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Full NZ Registration Date
16 July 2010
Vocational Scope
Orthopaedic Surgery
Languages Spoken
English
Contact Details
Mr Frank Wurmitzer is available at the following services:
Private Services
Aorangi Surgical Group
This service is available at the following location:
43 York Street, Seaview, Timaru
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Phone
(03) 688 4447
Healthlink EDI
aorangis
Frank Wurmitzer - Orthopaedic Surgeon
This service is available at the following locations:
43 York Street, Seaview, Timaru
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.
EDI: aorangisKaweka Specialist Centre, 209 Canning Road, Hastings
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Phone
(06) 281 2540
Email
Website
EDI: fwtemata
Private Surgical Services
Kaweka Hospital Orthopaedic Surgery
This service is available at the following location:
Kaweka Hospital, 209 Canning Road, Camberley, Hastings
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Phone
0800KAWEKA (0800 529352)
Email
Website
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