Dr Matthew Broadhead

Dr Matthew Broadhead is a Fellowship-trained Australian Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in the treatment of traumatic, degenerative and inflammatory disorders of the lower limb; including the hip and knee.

Matthew graduated from the University of NSW in 2006. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons(FRACS) and of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA). Matthew trained in orthopaedic trauma at the John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle. He has completed subspecialty studies and was awarded a Master of Surgery (ChM) by the Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh for research on ACL reconstruction techniques.

Matthew was a National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)Scholar and was awarded a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) by the University of Melbourne for studies on bone biology and orthopaedic oncology.

Having completed an AOA Fellowship in lower limb reconstruction at the Prince of Wales Hospital and Sydney Children's Hospital, Matthew has gained experience in treating patients of all ages, including the younger, active patient.

He has an interest in hip replacement through both the minimally invasive direct anterior and posterior approaches, mechanically and kinematically aligned total knee replacement, knee ligament reconstruction and joint preservation.

Dr Matthew Broadhead consults and operates both Mayo and Forster Private Hospitals and welcomes GP referrals.