INFORMATION FOR PATIENTS

Orthopaedic surgeons are specialists, so if you need to see an orthopaedic surgeon either in private practice or at a public hospital, you will need a referral from your General Practitioner.

However, to locate a particular orthopaedic surgeon you can also use our Find a Surgeon facility to locate a practitioner of your choice, which you should then discuss with your GP.

FIND A SURGEON

Please click here to find contact details for individual orthopaedic surgeons by

• last name
• location
• subspecialty (eg paediatric, hip, knee or sport surgery).

PROCEDURES

AOA cannot advise which surgeons specialise in which surgical procedures. Please discuss with your GP at the time of referral.

MEDICARE BULKBILLING

AOA cannot advise which surgeons bulkbill Medicare for their services. Please discuss with your GP or your orthopaedic surgeon.

WORKERS COMPENSATION CASES

AOA cannot advise on workers compensation cases. Please consult the workers compensation body in your state/territory. You can find information about all the state and territory schemes here.

AOA CODE OF CONDUCT

All AOA members are required to abide by the Association's Code of Conduct.