Please note: all clinics will be closed 29/3/24 - 1/4/24, except Physio services at Stepney, which will be open 8am - 12.30pm on 30/3/24, and Hydrotherapy classes at Welland pool, which will also be open on 30/3/24.

Dr Rob Wallace

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About Dr Rob Wallace

Hip and Knee Surgeon
Hip and Knee Surgeon Dr Rob Wallace specialises in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of hip and knee ailments, injuries and conditions. Dr Wallace uses well-established surgical techniques with the latest advances in technology when treating his patients. He is trained in robotic surgical techniques including the next generation robotics platform, the CORI surgical system for total and partial knee replacements. He currently consults at our Stepney Healthcare Hub, Morphett Vale and Mt Gambier. A GP referral is required to make an appointment with Dr Wallace.

Special Interests

  • Sports injuries
  • Total knee replacement
  • Total hip replacement
  • Direct anterior hip replacement
  • CORI surgical system joint replacement
  • Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
  • Knee arthroscopy

Service Location

Stepney Healthcare Hub
Morphett Vale
Mt Gambier

Qualifications

  • Senior Orthopaedic Surgeon Consultant for complex hip and knee replacements, Flinders Medical Centre and Repatriation General Hospital, 2016 – present
  • Fellowship in Hip and Knee Joint Replacement and Revision Surgery, London Ontario, Canada, 2009-2010
  • Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2008
  • Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery Registrar, Flinders Medical Centre, Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Repatriation General Hospital and Modbury Hospital, 2002-08
  • Basic surgical training, West of Scotland Basic Surgical Rotation, 1999-2001
  • Intern, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 1998
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Science, Flinders University, 1997

Awards & Achievements

  • Visiting medical specialist, Women’s and Children’s Hospital, 2009-2016

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