Orthopaedic Surgery
Subspeciality
Knee surgery, Sports orthopaedic surgery, Trauma
Areas of Interest
Robotic Surgery
Dr Matthew Free is an Australian trained orthopaedic surgeon with international sub-specialty training in knee surgery. He treats the full spectrum of knee conditions across all age groups, from sports-related injuries to degenerative conditions.
Dr Free has completed advanced fellowship training in knee surgery at leading centres around the world. His areas of expertise include ACL reconstruction, complex ligament surgery, knee replacement, realignment osteotomy, and knee joint preservation procedures including cartilage and meniscus repair.
He is actively involved in research aimed at improving outcomes in knee surgery, and is committed to surgical education, contributing to the training of future orthopaedic surgeons.
Appointments at
Consulting Location
Centaur Institute
Consulting Location
Epworth Eastern
Epworth locations
Qualifications
- MBBS, University of Tasmania
- FRACS, Royal Australian College of Surgeons
- FAOrthA, Australian Orthopaedic Association
Professional Associations
- Royal Australian College of Surgeons
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
- International Society of Arthroscopy
- Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
Public Appointments
- Box Hill Hospital
- Western Hospital Footscray
Clinical institutes
- Musculoskeletal Clinical Institute
