MB ChB 1982 Otago; FRACS 1989

Richard is a general Orthopaedic Surgeon with fellowship training in all aspects of hip and knee complaints and a particular interest in hip and knee joint replacement surgery.

After completing his medical and orthopaedic training in New Zealand, he undertook further training in Joint replacement at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in the United Kingdom, and Arthroscopic and Knee sports surgery in Melbourne, Australia. He returned to Tauranga in 1992 to begin specialist practice.

He has completed a term as Clinical Director of Orthopaedics at Tauranga Hospital and is a Past President of the New Zealand Knee Society and, more recently, the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association. He is currently Chairman of the New Zealand Orthopaedic Board of Surgical Training.

PARTICULAR SURGICAL INTERESTS

• Hip and Knee Joint Replacement
• Arthroscopic Surgery
• General Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgeon

24 November 1983

Orthopaedic Surgery

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