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Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists are a team of specialist orthopaedic surgeons based in Melbourne.
As experts in hip, knee and trauma treatments, our top orthopaedic surgeons can help make an informed decision on the most suitable treatment option for you.
About us
We specialise in multidisciplinary care and streamline our approach to patient management, ensuring a clear plan for every patient’s journey.
Our orthopaedic surgeons
Dr Jarrad Stevens
FRACS MBBS ChM PGDip FAOrthA
Associate Professor Claudia Di Bella
MD PhD FRACS (Orth) FAOrthA
Dr David Slattery
FRACS MBBS (Hons) PGDip LLB FAOrthA FACLM
Dr David Sime
MBBS (Hons) MSc PGDip FAOrthA
Dr Sarah O’Reilly-Harbidge
BMed FRACS(Orth) FAOrthA
Dr Michael O’Brien
MBBS, BMedSci, FRACS(Ortho), FAOrthA
Dr Simon Lau
MBBS, BMedSci, MSc(Hons), PGDipSurgAnat, FRACS, FAOrthA
VBJS are a team of highly trained orthopaedics healthcare providers. All are internationally trained and recognised specialists in hip and knee surgery and replacements. Read More
Melbourne's Orthopaedic Surgeon
A Bone surgeon or Orthopaedic surgeon specialises in the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions both surgically and non-surgically. The musculoskeletal system encompasses our bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles and nerves. This huge system can be subject to a wide variety of problems, including illness and trauma.
If you've been told by your health provider that you need treatment by an orthopaedic surgeon for a bone or joint condition, Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists are here for you. Our team of internationally trained orthopaedic surgeons in Melbourne, Australia are specialists at what they do. We offer a wide range of treatments for all kinds of musculoskeletal conditions, offering multidisciplinary care and focusing on your individual condition and needs to ensure great outcomes. Under our care, you can expect excellent treatment and thorough communication throughout the whole process. We are confident at what we do, and we always take the time to listen to our patients and ensure our premises are accessible to everyone. If you're in need of orthopaedic surgeon in East Melbourne, we are here for you.
Individually Tailored Orthopaedic Treatments with Specialist Bone Doctors in Melbourne
There's no need to suffer from bone or joint pain any longer. Arrange a consultation with a specialist bone doctor at Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists and you'll be guaranteed cutting-edge orthopaedic treatments combined with patient-centric care. We strongly believe in the power of open communication and so will do everything we can to ensure you are always fully informed and engaged in the decision-making process throughout your treatment. Our specialist bone doctor can take care of a whole range of orthopaedic conditions from the simplest injuries to the most complex cases and every treatment we prescribe will be tailored to meet your individual needs. We're here to get you back on your feet and mobile again.
A Bone Surgeon That Treats All Musculoskeletal Conditions
Our Melbourne orthopaedic specialists operate on patient's chronic conditions such as arthritis, sports injuries, paediatric and young adult hip and knee conditions as well as urgent trauma cases. The musculoskeletal system runs through our whole body, and we can treat issues affecting each and every body part. Some of the conditions we treat include:
- Knee and hip arthritis
- Hip dysplasia
- Hip Labral tears treatment
- Fractures
- Achilles ruptures
- Torn tendons
- Ligament injuries
- Joint dislocations
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries
- Meniscal tears
- Tumours of bones and joints
- And more
An Orthopaedic Clinic in Melbourne With Wide Range of Treatment & Surgery Options
Different injuries and different situations require different treatments. At our orthopaedic surgery clinic, we offer a range of treatments to cover all needs. Our approach is multidisciplinary and evidence based to help you achieve excellent outcomes. Our treatment options range from slings and braces for simple fractures to surgery for complex injuries by a proper knee surgeon in Melbourne. These are some of the treatments we are able to provide:
- Hip replacements, including robot hip replacements and total hip replacements
- Hip injections for treating hip pain
- Hip and knee arthroscopy
- Knee replacement, including partial, total and robotic knee replacement
- Radiofrequency denervation
- Kneecap stabilisation
- Slings and casts
- Fractured shoulder treatment
- And more
What treatment you will need is impossible to say before we've seen you, though some conditions are more likely to need surgery than others. Once we have assessed your condition, we will discuss your treatment options with you and advise on the best course of action to ensure you have a full recovery.
Dealing with Trauma at our Melbourne Orthopaedic Clinic
If you have suffered a trauma, the orthopaedic trauma surgeons and specialists at our Melbourne orthopaedic clinic will be able to help. A traumatic injury can range from tears and damage to tendons to simple fractures or multiple fractures. Our Melbourne orthopaedic specialists are experienced in all kinds of trauma treatments and specialise in the treatment of broken bones, complex fractures, tendon injuries, and other injuries caused by traumatic events.
Our orthopaedic specialists will assess whether you need surgery or whether a less invasive approach to treating your injury is more appropriate. We'll also help you understand your injury and its implications as we truly believe in giving you the information you need to take an active part in decisions about your care. We'll also do everything we can to help you manage your pain effectively throughout your treatment and provide timely care to help you recover and achieve the best outcome.
Whether you need surgery for traumatic injuries or simply need rehabilitation, our orthopaedic surgeons will work with you to tailor a trauma injuries treatment plan designed especially for you. Rest assured, that all the bone surgeons in our orthopaedic clinic in Melbourne are fully qualified and experienced and have undertaken international fellowships at major trauma centres in Australia and around the world. So, you will always receive the best treatment possible.
Highly Trained Bone Doctor Practitioners Who are Fully Committed to Excellence
Our team of specialists is comprised of dedicated, highly trained practitioners who are fully committed to delivering excellence at every step of your journey. They work tirelessly to not only deliver the very latest treatments to ensure the best outcomes but to keep abreast of developments in the orthopaedic world. To this end, they are actively involved in ongoing research projects, many of which include former and current patients as participants, and provide regular education and training for medical students, junior doctors, and registrars to provide the surgeons of the future. They're also keen to pass on their expertise by writing informative articles for a variety of respected medical journals, so they can share their knowledge with the wider orthopaedic community.
Our specialist bone doctors are also members of prestigious institutions such as the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, the Australian Orthopaedic Association, the Australian Medical Association and the International Society for Hip Arthroscopy to name a few, so you can rest assured that you're in very good hands indeed. Plus, our team has had the pleasure of treating many national and international professional and elite athletes and sports people.
How Our Melbourne Orthopaedic Clinic Services Works
If you need a thigh, elbow, hip specialist in Melbourne, fracture specialist, or even a ACL surgeon in Melbourne, your medical provider will let you know about this and will get you referred to an appropriate orthopedic surgery clinic. If you want to be referred to Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists, ask your GP or clinician to refer you to us. They will either contact us directly or give you the referral to get in touch with us. We'll start with a consultation assessing your condition and deciding on an appropriate treatment. If you need to be admitted to hospital to undergo surgery, we will tell you all about how that will work. We will also provide you with pre-operative and post-operative information and advice on physiotherapy and recovery, keeping you fully informed and supported throughout the process. If you're in need of an orthopaedic clinic in Melbourne, ask your doctor to refer you to Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists.
Melbourne Orthopedic Surgeons You Can Trust
At Victorian Bone & Joint Specialists, we pride ourselves on providing a level of care and expertise that is second to none. Our Melbourne orthopedic surgeons are highly trained and highly experienced and able to deliver a wide range of treatments for all kinds of musculoskeletal conditions. We specialise in some of the latest cutting-edge surgical innovations, procedures and techniques, including robotic surgery and knee and hip arthroscopy.
Each member of our team utilises a patient-centric approach to ensure we provide the very best care that’s not only appropriate for your condition but appropriate for you. Through open communication, we make sure that as a patient, you fully understand the procedures we recommend together with the possible outcomes so you can make an informed decision about your treatment. We also take the time to listen to any concerns you may have and provide answers to any queries, no matter how small they may be. In this way, we not only manage your treatment plan but your expectations too.
An Orthopaedic Clinic in VIC for All Musculoskeletal Conditions
The highly trained team at our VIC orthopaedic clinic, exaclty at Victoria Parade, Fitzroy has experience in treating a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, from inherited and age-related degenerative conditions such as hip dysplasia and arthritis to trauma injuries such as bone fractures, joint dislocations and torn ligaments and tendons. We’re also on hand to deal with urgent trauma cases and can provide the care you need when you need it.
We are all fellowship-certified sub specialists which means we can deliver unmatched expertise and outcomes for orthopaedic problems. You’ll find that our services are easily accessible, and our multi-disciplinary approach ensures that we can offer a comprehensive level of care to ensure that you have the best chance of a full recovery.
Book a Consultation with a Bone Specialist Doctor Now
To book a consultation with a bone specialist doctor, simply contact us via our online contact form. Alternatively, you can call us on (03) 5752 5020 or send an email to admin@vbjs.com.au.
We're conveniently located at 55 Victoria Parade in Fitzroy, directly next to St. Vincent's Private Hospital and our modern, state-of-the-art consulting rooms are both welcoming and comfortable.
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Your condition and
our treatments
The team at VBJS are constantly producing up-to-date information sheets for orthopaedic conditions and treatments.
Our expertise
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Hip
Our surgeons are experienced in hip arthritis, hip dysplasia, labral tears, and impingement.
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Foot and Ankle
Our surgeons are experts in the treatment of foot and ankle conditions.
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Knee
Our team uses cutting-edge technology to diagnose and treat knee arthritis, ACL injuries, sports injuries, and soft tissue knee conditions.
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Tumour
Our internationally trained team of surgeons are experts in the field of tumour surgery.
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Trauma
Our surgeons have expertise in treating traumatic conditions of bone and joint tissue from falls, accidents, and sporting injuries.
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Shoulder
Our surgeons have specialis training in shoulder surgery andare ble to assess and treat your shoulder condition.
Our location
55 Victoria Parade
Fitzroy 3065
Melbourne VIC
Directly next to St Vincent’s Private Hospital.
Other locations
Our orthopaedic surgeons also consult at these locations:
St Vincent’s Private Hospital East Melbourne
St Vincent’s Private Hospital Fitzroy
Holmesglen Private Hospital
Knox Private Hospital
The Avenue Private Hospital
Warringal Private Hospital
John Fawkner Private Hospital
The Bays Private Hospital