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Dr Dan Fick
Orthopaedic surgeon
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Dan graduated with Honours from the University of Western Australia in 1997 and completed his training at the Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital in Perth. This was followed by an international fellowship at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital in the UK.
Dan’s extensive clinical experience means he can draw on all aspects of orthopaedic surgery to offer the best option to address each patient’s specific needs. With a successful academic career investigating innovation in implant and equipment design, Dan ensures his patients benefit from the most up-to-date and effective techniques available.
He believes a team approach is the best approach to help solve problems and is involved in ongoing research to improve patient outcomes.
Penny is a clinical nurse specialist with more than 20 years of experience in the operating theatre, and has worked with Dan since 2010. She has a particular interest in orthopaedic surgery, and has recently expanded her repertoire by working alongside Dan outside of the theatre environment, looking after patients pre- and post-operatively.
Penny completed her Bachelor of Nursing (BN) Degree in Christchurch, New Zealand, before moving to Australia in 2006.
Joanna provides administrative support for Dan’s practice and is your key point of contact through your treatment plan. With a background in public health and health promotion, she is passionate about empowering patients to get the most out of their healthcare experience. Joanna works closely with the clinical team to ensure you are supported at every stage of your joint surgery journey.
Kristen has spent the past seven years focusing on pre- and post-op orthopaedic care. She has worked in both private hospitals and private practice settings and brings a wide range of expertise and experience to her role.
Kristen strongly believes that there is much more that physiotherapy can offer to orthopaedic patients to improve their quality of life and she is excited to assist our patients on their joint replacement journeys.
Dr Andrew Granger is a rehab physician specialising in perioperative medicine who will help guide you through your rehabilitation options, including in-hospital rehab and at-home options. There is an increasing trend to help orthopaedic patients get home early from hospital, and Andrew will ensure the options we recommend will be right for you.
Kat qualified as a doctor from Southampton University in the UK in 2004, and gained her specialist qualification in the UK and Australia, now holding a Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZA).
Her main area of interest is in orthopaedic anaesthesia. She has also completed an advanced airway management fellowship, and has years of experience in critical care. As well as working alongside Dan, Kat works in the public sector at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Kat likes to ring patients prior to the operation to discuss health concerns, medications and allergies, and to make a plan for each patient’s anaesthetic and pain relief needs. She says that in orthopaedic surgery, “nerve block” techniques in conjunction with sedation or general anaesthesia are commonly recommended, and she will discuss specific details and risks with you in advance.
Mark completed his medical degree at the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland. His post-graduate specialist training in anaesthesia was initially with the College of Anaesthetists in Dublin, with further training in intensive care medicine in Auckland, New Zealand, before finalising his specialist training in Perth, WA.
Mark has received dual fellowships in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care, with additional qualifications in peri-operative Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart).
As well as working alongside Dan, Mark works at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital covering orthopaedic trauma patients and general emergencies. He says the blend of public and private medicine and the cross-fertilisation of ideas help him stay up to date with current practices across both sectors.
Lucy completed her undergraduate medical degree at the University of Adelaide before relocating to Perth and specialising in anaesthesia. She obtained her FANZCA (Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists) certification in 2018.
Lucy works as a specialist anaesthetist at Sir Charles Gairdner Public Hospital and in various private hospitals across Perth. She has a special interest in orthopaedic, neurosurgical and general emergency anaesthesia, as well as acute and chronic pain management and perioperative medicine.
She completed a fellowship in Regional Anaesthesia at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, where she was trained in using ultrasound-guided nerve blocks to improve post-operative pain management. She is also on the acute pain management team at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Hollywood Private Hospital.
In addition to her clinical roles, Lucy convenes the Australian Ultrasound Guided Regional Anaesthesia Course and has an active role in teaching trainee anaesthetists. She is a member of the Welfare of Anaesthetists group and Perioperative Medicine group at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
Laura completed her medical degree at the University of Western Australia and went on to become a fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists. She achieved distinction-level in her Master’s degree in Pain Management at the University of Sydney and regularly leads the Acute Pain Service ward rounds during her public appointment at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital.
She has a special interest in regional anaesthesia, having completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Clinical Ultrasound from the University of Melbourne, as well as sub-specialty training at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and King Edward Memorial Hospital. Laura also has a keen interest in perioperative medicine, having completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Perioperative Medicine from University College London.