Patient information seminar series

5 May 2023

 
St John of God Murdoch Hospital proudly offers a variety of patient information seminars  presented by specialists at the top of their field.

The information seminars are designed for community members to come along to our hospital and learn more about various procedures, services of interest, recovery and the different options available.

The seminars are a welcoming environment, open to anyone and you don’t even need a referral. Best of all, they are completely free of charge and light refreshments are included.

Registration:

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Due to COVID-19, registration is essential.

Upcoming seminar dates:

Joint replacements with Piers Yates

Date: Friday 5 May 2023
Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Location: St John of God Murdoch Hospital Auditorium

About the presenter: Professor Piers Yates is a founding member of Orthopaedics WA and is currently Head of Orthopaedics at St John of God Murdoch Hospital. He is also a co-founder of the Orthopaedic Research Society of WA. He is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Western Australia, and has published over 110 scientific papers as well as book chapters. He now specialises in joint replacement, revision joint replacement, hip resurfacing, trauma, and perioperative management of patients. His patient information session will focus on hip and knee replacements.

Joint replacements with Rhys Clark

Date: Saturday 13 May 2023
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Location: The Sebel Mandurah, Acadia Room

About the presenter: Mr Rhys Clark is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in the latest hip and knee replacement surgical techniques, as well as complex revision surgery and bone and soft tissue surgery. With a patient-centric approach to practice, Rhys aims to help each patient make the most informed decisions about their health, supporting them to get the best possible outcomes. He will be at the Sebel in Mandurah on 13 May, to talk about hip and knee replacements.

Sciatica, radicular arm pain and spinal disc replacement surgery with Dr Greg Cunningham

Date: Friday 4 August 2023
Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Location: St John of God Murdoch Hospital Auditorium

About the presenter: Dr Greg Cunningham is a spinal surgeon with unique experience having completed both orthopaedic and neurosurgery spinal fellowship training. He utilises some of the most advanced techniques in spinal surgery available worldwide. These include motion preserving disc replacements, minimal access or “key-hole” surgery and computer-assisted 3D navigated surgery. Greg has been on the forefront of advancements in spinal technology. This includes being part of the small team of surgeons to first introduce robotic spinal surgery in the UK. Among other senior leadership appointments, Dr Cunningham is Head of the Spinal and Neurosurgery Department St John of God Murdoch Hospital. His patient information session will be focused on sciatica, radicular arm pain and spinal disc replacement surgery.

Bariatric surgery with Dr Ruth Blackham

Date: Saturday 2 September 2023
Time: 10.00am to 11.30am
Location: St John of God Murdoch Hospital Auditorium

About the presenter: Dr Ruth Blackham is a bariatric surgeon who grew up in Perth and completed her surgical training in Western Australia. She has been awarded a number of national and international awards for her contribution to the field and is currently a PhD Candidate focusing upon Safety and Quality in Bariatric Surgery: validation of a sleeve gastrectomy curriculum. Dr Blackham is also a Senior Lecturer at CTEC (UWA), a Board member of the Australian/NZ Metabolic Obesity Surgery Society and now a surgeon here at St John of God Murdoch Hospital. Her Patient Information Session will be focused on weight-loss methods, including surgical options.

Joint replacements with James Larkin

Date: Friday 8 September 2023
Time: 2.00pm to 3.30pm
Location: St John of God Murdoch Hospital Auditorium

About the presenter: Dr James Larkin is a Western Australian trained orthopaedic surgeon having studied Medicine at the University of Western Australia prior to completing his advanced training in orthopaedic surgery. He completed a complex hip and knee arthroplasty fellowship in Canada and his current research revolves around robotic knee arthroplasty surgery. He consults at several Hospitals, including St John of God Murdoch with Coastal Orthopaedics. His patient information session will be focused on hip and knee replacements.

These are COVID-19 safe events. See the venue parking and entry instructions.

For any questions, please email [email protected].au or call 08 9428 8634.

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