MBChB, FRACS Orthopaedics

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• General Orthopaedic Surgery

• Hip & Knee Joint Replacement, including Arthroscopic Surgery

 

Passionate about helping patients improve their mobility and quality of life through proven surgical techniques and personalised care.

 

About Richard

After completing his medical and orthopaedic training in New Zealand, Richard headed abroad for further subspecialty training—first in joint replacement at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital in the UK, then in arthroscopic and sports knee surgery in Melbourne. He returned to Tauranga in 1992, where he’s been practising ever since.

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​Over the years, Richard has held several leadership roles in the orthopaedic community. He’s a former Clinical Director of Orthopaedics at Tauranga Hospital, Past President of both the New Zealand Knee Society and the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association, and currently serves as Chairman of the New Zealand Orthopaedic Board of Surgical Training.

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Outside the hospital, Richard enjoys life on the land—he and his wife run a sport horse stud just outside Tauranga, blending his surgical precision with a love of the outdoors.

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Practice Details

Supported by Nicolette Aldrige, Tina Connelly, Sherilee Smith, Karen Hubbard

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 Practicing Rights - Grace Hospital, Tauranga

• Public Practice - Tauranga Public Hospital