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 Justin Alexander

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About Dr Justin Alexander

Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist and Hand Surgeon
Dr Justin Alexander is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in preventative care, treatment and rehabilitation for a range of shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand ailments, injuries and conditions. Dr Alexander is passionate about offering his patients expert and comprehensive assessments. He places particular focus on taking time with his patients to fully explain individual conditions and treatment options. Utilising advances in technology and well-established surgical techniques, Dr Alexander looks to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients. An integral member of the sportsmed team since 2017, Dr Alexander currently consults at our Stepney Healthcare Hub and in Mt Barker at Summit Health Centre. He treats private health members, uninsured, workers’ compensation, and third party patients. A GP referral is required to make an appointment with Dr Alexander.

Special Interests

  • Fractures, dislocations and sporting injuries of the hand and upper limb
  • Shoulder: Instability, rotator cuff, arthritis, in particular arthritis affecting the younger patient
  • Elbow: Complex traumatic injuries, tendinopathies, arthritis
  • Wrist: Traumatic and degenerative conditions, in particular arthroscopic techniques
  • Hand: Traumatic and degenerative conditions including soft tissue injuries
  • Nerve: Compressive neuropathies, traumatic injuries, nerve and tendon transfer surgery

Service Location

Stepney Healthcare Hub
Mt Barker

Qualifications

  • Visiting Orthopaedic Surgeon, Broken Hill Base Hospital, 2018 – present
  • Orthopaedic Consultant, Royal Adelaide Hospital, 2017 – present
  • Shoulder & Elbow Clinical Fellowship, Melbourne Shoulder and Elbow Centre, 2017
  • Hand & Upper Limb Clinical Fellowship, Brisbane Hand & Upper Limb Unit, 2016
  • Fellowship, Australian Orthopaedic Association, 2016
  • Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 2016
  • Clinical Lecturer, University of Adelaide, 2014
  • Advanced Orthopaedic Training, Australian Orthopaedic Association, 2011-2015
  • Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Adelaide, 2006

Awards & Achievements

  • President: South Australian Orthopaedic Registrars Association, 2015
  • Federal Education Officer: Australian Orthopaedic Registrars Association, 2014
  • Clinical Teacher of the Year: The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, 2010
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