Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr George Awwad
MBBS, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA
Knee and Hip Surgeon Adelaide
Dr George Awwad is an Adelaide based Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in sports injuries and joint replacement, particularly knee surgery and hip surgery. He has a special interest in the latest developments in robotic surgery and direct anterior approach to the hip. Dr Awwad consults and provides treatment for various knee and hip conditions from multiple locations in Adelaide.
Dr Awwad graduated from The University of Adelaide in 2010 and undertook training in Orthopaedic Surgery in hospitals across South Australia and New South Wales. After becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association in 2020, he completed three Knee and Hip Fellowships in New South Wales. These covered the fields of Sports Injuries, Hip Replacement with the Direct Anterior Approach and Robotic Surgery for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Dr Awwad is an Associate Clinical Lecturer of The University of Adelaide and is involved in several research projects including return to sport following knee injuries, and a trial assessing the longevity of different knee replacements.
A keen sportsperson himself, Dr Awwad has worked with professional sports teams including the New South Wales Waratahs Super Rugby Union team and the Newcastle Knights Rugby League team during his time in New South Wales.
Special Interests
Knee Surgery
Hip Surgery
Sports Injuries
Joint Replacements
Direct Anterior Approach
Robotic Surgery
Orthopaedics SA
Dr George Awwad is a member of the Orthopaedics SA Group, whose Adelaide-based members are among the leading orthopaedic surgeons in Adelaide. Being one of the largest private orthopaedic groups in Australia, Ortho SA has specialists for all body areas with a wealth of experience, skill and expertise, ensuring that Dr Awwad stays up to date with the latest in all orthopaedic surgery.
Learn more about Orthopaedics SA at orthosa.com.au.
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