BHB MBChB, FRACS (Orth)

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• Paediatric and Adult Limb Reconstruction Surgery

• Upper Limb, Shoulder & Elbow, Wrist & Hand

• Shoulder & Elbow Joint Replacement

• General Orthopaedic Surgery

 

Passionate to combine technical skill with a thoughtful, patient-first approach, the challenge of diagnosing and finding a solution for the patient, and the joy in restoring quality of life and function for patients.

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About Ian

Ian completed his medical training in New Zealand, before heading overseas for further advanced training in Limb Reconstruction and Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery under Dror Paley and John Herzenberg, in the United States. An adult upper limb fellowship followed with Greg Bain in Adelaide, Australia. Ian brings a wide range of surgical experience to his practice and is passionate about delivering high-quality, personalised care to his patients.

 

He has recently taken a position as a consultant Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon at Starship Hospital to provider tertiary Paediatric Limb reconstruction care for New Zealand and the Pacific, remaining a locum consultant at Tauranga Hospital. 

 

​Ian has been part of Grace Orthopaedic Centre since its inception and is currently the Chair of the Orthopaedic Services Limited Board.

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He is a Chartered Member of the New Zealand Institute of Directors and is a Board member for Waipuna Hospice, President of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of NZ (POSNZ) and Secretary of the Australian and New Zealand Lim Reconstruction Society (ANZLRS).

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Outside of Ian’s busy clinical schedule, he enjoys boating, fishing, diving, hiking and making the most of the incredible natural resources that New Zealand has to offer.

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Practice Details

Supported by Louise, Tina, Sherilee, Karen, Trish and the rest of the team at Suite 3 Orthopaedics 

Tel: 07 543 1850

Email: suite3@​orthocentre.co.nz

​For Referrals: Healthlink EDI: orthcntr

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Practicing Rights

• Private Practice - Grace Orthopaedic Centre, Tauranga

• Private Hospital - Grace Hospital, Tauranga

• Public Hospital - Auckland Starship Hospital & Tauranga Public Hospital