Orthopaedic Technician Jenelle Wigley, Registered Nurse Marilyn Gawith, Surgical Assistant Dr Patrick Thornton, Orthopaedic Surgeon Dr Simon Smith, Manager Perioperative Services Nigel Mallaber and Anaesthetist Dr Jim McGirr.

The milestone 5,000th surgery was a partial knee replacement performed at the hospital recently.

Dr Simon Smith has been treating patients at St John of God Bunbury Hospital for more than fifteen years. His work includes hip and knee replacements, with a particular clinical interest in partial knee replacements.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital CEO Jack Harding congratulated Dr Smith on reaching this impressive milestone.

“We are very pleased to be able to support Dr Smith to achieve this milestone as we continue to work with him in providing local patients with dedicated surgery, recovery, after care and support closer to home,” Mr Harding said.

Dr Smith said he was proud to work alongside a dedicated multidisciplinary team of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists and allied health professionals, to provide patient-centred care.

“It’s a privilege to be part of a team committed to supporting South West patients through their surgical journey and recovery,” Dr Smith said.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital continues to expand and support its orthopaedic services including knee, hip and ligament replacement, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery, foot and ankle injuries and other sports-related injuries.

For patients without private health insurance St John of God Bunbury Hospital offers a ‘self-funded care’ option. Self-funding is a simple process and the hospital can provide quotes and set up a payment plan for individual patients to support this.

St John of God Bunbury Hospital orthopaedic surgeons and hospital caregivers use the latest techniques and equipment to improve the patient’s ability to restore movement and get back to regular activities such as sport or work.