Speciality
Subspeciality
- Orthopaedic Surgery
- Knee surgery, Sports orthopaedic surgery
Areas of interest
About
Tim Whitehead is a Melbourne Orthopaedic Surgeon, recognised internationally, particularly for his research into ACL reconstruction. His focus is on knee surgery, with a special interest in sporting injuries, osteoarthritis management as well as complex knee procedures such as realignment osteotomy and the management of a dislocated knee. His dynamic practice caters for a wide variety of people, from elite athletes to weekend warriors and the elderly. Tim became a fellow of the Royal Australian College of Surgeons in 2003, and went on to complete two highly regarded orthopaedic knee and sports medicine fellowships in Canada, before returning to Melbourne to commence private practice in 2006. In 2008 he was awarded the APOA/ESSKA travelling fellowship where he visited and lectured at orthopaedic centres around Europe, and as a result is now a member of the prestigious Magellan Society. Tim is heavily involved in research, and is a member of the OrthoSport Victoria Research Unit. He has won several awards for research and speaks regularly at local and international meetings. His current research projects include a study into the long-term outcomes of anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction.Tim holds positions within several professional groups and societies including ISAKOS, ACL study Group, AOA and Australian Knee Society.
Consulting locations
Consulting Location
Suite 5, Level 2
243 New Street
Brighton
VIC
3186
Consulting Location
Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre
AAMI Park
Olympic Boulevard
Melbourne
VIC
3000
Consulting Location
OrthoSport Victoria
Level 5
89 Bridge Road
Richmond
VIC
3121
Consulting Location
Orthosport Victoria
Suite 61 Level 6
1 Arnold St
Box Hill
VIC
3128
Epworth locations
Qualifications
- MBBS, University of Melbourne, 1993
- FRACS
- FA(Ortho)A, Royal Australian College of Surgeons, 2003
Education and training
- Regular Registrar and medical student teaching
- Clinical orthopaedic fellow
Research
- Outcome following ACL surgery
- Three dimensional gait analysis
- Outcome following osteotomy and total kne replacement
Professional Associations
- RACS
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Australian Knee Society
- Magellan Society
- International Society of Sports and Knee Orthopaedic Surgery