Dr Nathan Anderson is a Melbourne-based Orthopaedic Surgeon with a clinical interest in the management of spinal disorders. After graduating from the University of Melbourne and completing surgical training through the Australia Orthopaedic Association’s Victorian program, Dr Anderson has undertaken further sub-specialist training in the management of elective and traumatic spinal conditions. He is experienced in the management of a wide range of spinal conditions, including disc prolapse, lumbar and cervical degenerative disease, spinal tumours, adult and paediatric scoliosis correction, and spinal trauma. He is trained in the use of minimally invasive spinal techniques, and where appropriate he utilises both robotics and intra-operative computer navigation during spinal procedures to achieve excellent outcomes for patients.

Saeed is an Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with an interest in hip, knee and trauma surgery. He completed his orthopaedic training in the Sydney Northside training program and became a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2018. He then undertook two further fellowship training in the Royal Melbourne Hospital with Mr Andrew Bucknill in the pelvis and acetabular surgery. In 2019, Saeed moved to Oxford UK to attend the world-renowed Nuffield orthopaedic centre as clinical hip and knee fellow. During his time, he was trained in complex hip and knee surgeries with a focus on reconstructive techniques. The experience was an invaluable addition to Saeed's training. 

Saeed is actively involved in research. He has published multiple scientific articles and presented at both national and international meetings. Saeed is passionate about teaching and has been involved in the training of medical students and registrars throughout his career. 

Saeed uses the latest technology and surgical techniques to provide the safest and most accurate treatment. His areas of interest include trauma (adult and paediatric), hip and knee primary and revision arthroplasty, ACL reconstruction and cartilage restoration/meniscal preservation. 

Soheil Ghane is an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon, who has undertaken international sub-specialty training in all aspects of hip and knee surgery. He has a particular focus on Hip and Knee arthroplasty and revision arthroplasty. He also maintains a strong interest in all aspects of orthopaedic trauma.

Soheil grew up in Adelaide and attained his medical degree with honors at Monash University in Melbourne in 2005. He completed his Orthopaedic training in Victoria becoming a fellow of the Australian college of surgeons in 2015. He spent 18 months as a staff specialist at the Northern, Box Hill and Maroondah Hospitals with a significant on-call and trauma load.

In 2017, Dr Ghane pursued a UK fellowship in hip and knee reconstruction and arthroplasty under the guidance of Professor David Beverland, a globally recognized expert. Further expanding his skills, he spent three months at the Mater Hospital mastering anterior computer-navigated hip arthroplasty.

The year 2018-2019 marked Dr Ghane's transformative fellowship at the prestigious Wrightington Hospital in the UK. This comprehensive program covered pelvic trauma, complex primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty, and hip arthroscopy. Throughout his UK fellowships, he extensively travelled across Europe, refining his abilities through visitations with prominent surgeons.

Presently, Dr Ghane maintains public hospital appointments at Northern Health and Mercy Health (Werribee), actively participating in trauma on-call duties and imparting knowledge to Orthopaedic Registrars.

Soheil’s private practice is at The Northern Orthopaedic Group based at Northern Private Hospital. He also consults at Warringal Private Hospital. Soheil is on the Northern Private Hospital on-call roster and is readily available to provide consultations and tailored treatment solutions to patients at Northern Private Hospital and Warringal Private Hospital. Referring doctors may contact him directly on his mobile or via email.

Soheil is happy to see Workcover and TAC patients and provide independent medico legal assessments for injured patients.

Andrew is an Orthopaedic surgeon based in Melbourne. He completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne and finished his Orthopaedic Surgical training though the Victorian training Program becoming a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2005. He underwent further training internationally with fellowships in the UK and Canada. He has been a consultant surgeon at Austin Health since 2007 and has also worked at the Alfred Hospital and Monash Health (current).

He also holds teaching faculty positions for training courses for junior doctors such as AO Trauma, AO reconstruction (joint replacement), OTC and EMST.

He believes in treating patients with a considered evidence based approach coupled with a quest to understand the individual and their particular needs. He also participates in enhanced recovery/ early discharge programs for joint replacement.

For the past few years, Andrew has primarily practiced in Melbourne inner city but has decided to start an exciting journey to the North to reduce travel time for patients

Dr Joanna Lenaghan is a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, subspecialising in Foot and Ankle Surgery. She holds dual public appointments, at Maroondah and the Northern Hospitals. Dr Lenaghan treats all patients with care and consideration, as well as technical excellence and knowledge from over ten years of clinical experience.

After graduating from Medicine at The University of Melbourne in 1999, she pursued academic interests alongside her clinic work, being awarded a Masters of Surgery by Research from University of Melbourne in 2005, as well as her Diploma of Surgical Anatomy from Melbourne University Private in 2004. Dr Joanna Lenaghan achieved her Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery through the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in 2011. Throughout her training she has had roles working at hospitals across Melbourne, regional Victoria, Tasmania, Portland USA and Nairobi, Kenya.

Her interest in education and teaching has continued with roles as Anatomy Tutor at University of Melbourne, Senior Lecturer Monash and Deakin Universities and Honorary Senior Lecturer at University of Melbourne.

She is an Orthopaedic trainee supervisor at both Maroondah Hospital and The Northern Hospital.

Dr Joanna Lenaghan spent the last ten years committed to her work in Foot and Ankle Surgery, regularly attending conferences, workshops and collaborating with colleagues to offer patients the highest level of care. She has an interest in arthroscopic and minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery, forefoot reconstruction, trauma and sports injuries, foot deformity and reconstruction.

Dr Joanna Lenaghan is a second-generation Orthopaedic Surgeon and is one of five Lenaghan surgeons.

Ms Manolopoulos completed her undergraduate training at Monash University in 1999 and completed her training in Orthopaedic surgery in 2011.

Her interests include Adult and Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery, particularly developmental dysplasia of the hip, and Third World Orthopaedics, especially work via outreach projects, as an annual commitment.

Ms Manolopoulos is currently undertaking a Master of Public Health via Flinders University to complement her intense interest in research. She has previously been involved in projects that examine the role of computer devices in paediatric physiotherapy, and is currently part of a number of research projects at Northern and Western hospitals. She also has a keen interest in education, being a medical student tutor for the University of Melbourne, and being involved in GP and Emergency Physician education.

Ms Manolopoulos is involved with IMG (International Medical Graduate) education with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. Ms Manolopoulos is a first line assessor for the Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality (VASM) and takes an active role in hospital as well as personal auditing of her cases.

Ms Manolopoulos is committed to providing excellence in care and communication to her patients and their doctors.

Current positions held:

• Orthopaedic Surgeon, Warringal Private Hospital
• Orthopaedic Surgeon, Western Health (Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown)
• Orthopaedic Surgeon, The Northern Hospital (Epping)
  

Mr Shav Rupasinghe is an experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon treating conditions of the upper limbs, including the shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand. He consults and operates at Northern Private Hospital, and has a public appointment at Mercy Hospital Werribee.

Mr Rupasinghe earned his medical degree from the University of Auckland, New Zealand, and completed his orthopaedic training there. He achieved Fellowship at the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2018, followed by advanced sub-specialty training in Sports Surgery in Bristol, UK, Upper Limb Surgery at Wrightington, and Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist, and Hand Surgery at the Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London, Ontario (Western University).

He has collaborated with leading experts in upper limb orthopaedics across North America and Europe, gaining valuable experience in treating conditions such as rotator cuff tears, arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and various hand and wrist injuries. He also performs joint replacements for the shoulder, elbow, hand, and wrist.

Mr Rupasinghe ensures that each patient receives personalised treatment tailored to their specific needs and is dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for his patients.

Interests: Spine surgery, hip & knee surgery, orthopaedic trauma and sports surgery

Prior to 2015, Dr Sheard served as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Townsville University Hospital. After graduating with honours from University College London in 1995, Dr Sheard joined the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 1999 and completed his Tr.& Orth fellowship in 2004.

He completed two six-month fellowships at the world renowned, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London in the joint reconstruction unit and spinal unit. He then gained fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2020.

Dr Sheard keeps his skills up to date by attending professional development programs and courses. He enjoys mentoring and teaching the new generation of trainee orthopaedic surgeons.

Dr Phil Sheard has interests in:

• Orthopaedics
  • Hip and knee replacements – incl. revisions
  • Ulnar nerve and carpal tunnel decompression
• Spine
  • Decompressions, discetomy, fusions
  • Cervical disc replacement
  • Lumbar
• Trauma and Sports Injuries
  • Knee ligament reconstructions and meniscal surgery

Dr Sheard offers consultations and can perform surgeries for all lower limb orthopaedic complaints.

His academic ability has earned him multiple awards and prizes, including the Arthur Edward Burton Memorial Prize in 2004. He has been published in peer reviewed journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Journal of Thrombosis and Haematosis.

In the UK, Dr Sheard treated high-profile sporting clients and gave regular interviews,  for TV, radio and news media.

Mr Peter Taylor is a Melbourne trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in pelvic and acetabular trauma, complex hip reconstruction and revision joint replacement. 

Originally from Adelaide, Peter moved to Victoria in 2006 to begin his medical studies. After graduating from Monash University Medical School in 2010, Mr Taylor completed a Post-Graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy at the University of Melbourne before spending his junior doctor years at the Royal Melbourne Hospital gaining experience in all areas of surgical practice and wide expose to significant Orthopaedic trauma and complex joint reconstruction. He was then accepted onto the Australian Orthopaedic Association Orthopaedic surgery training program in 2018. During his training he had exposure to some of Australia’s leading Orthopaedic units in New South Wales, Victoria and Tasmania.

Following obtaining fellowship to both the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and Australian Orthopaedic Association in 2023 Mr Taylor started as a staff specialist in the Orthopaedic Department at The Austin Hospital. To deepen his expertise in complex pelvic and acetabular surgery, in 2024 Mr Taylor took up a fellowship at the prestigious Imperial College NHS Trust in London. There he worked within a high-volume major trauma centre, honing techniques in acetabular reconstruction, hip revision arthroplasty and all aspects of Orthopaedic trauma care. 

Mr Taylor is actively involved in clinical research and has presented nationally and internationally on topics including joint replacement following trauma, spinal instrumentation, and limb salvage techniques and advanced techniques in trauma surgery. He is passionate about teaching and has held academic appointments as an Honorary Research Fellow at Monash University.

He is currently a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Austin Health and practices privately in Heidelberg, Port Melbourne, Richmond and Epping.

Mr Duy Thai is a Melbourne-based orthopaedic surgeon. His services include many aspects of general orthopaedics, including joint replacements for chronic knee and shoulder osteoarthritis, sporting injuries and fractures.  My Thai has a particular interest in upper limb conditions, having completed an Upper Limb Fellowship with emphasis on arthroscopic treatment of; rotator cuff tears, subacromial impingement, bursitis, recurrent shoulder dislocations and frozen shoulders. 

Dr Thai provides a prompt, reliable and quality orthopaedic service for the community in Western and Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Workcover and TAC referrals are accepted.