Dr. Matthew Evans

Matthew is a fellowship trained Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in shoulder and knee.

Born in Gippsland, Matthew grew up in Melbourne and attained his medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 1992. He subsequently completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training in Victoria , becoming a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002.

In 2003 Matthew and his wife Kate travelled to Boston , Massachusetts where he undertook subspecialty fellowship training in knee surgery. This was followed by a second fellowship in London , England in 2004. This fellowship focussed on the shoulder, both arthroscopic and replacement surgery. Prior to returning to Melbourne to join the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group Matthew undertook a course in advanced Ilizarov frame technique in Italy .

In addition to his partnership in the Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Matthew holds an orthopaedic consultant appointment at Box Hill Hospital . Throughout his career Matthew has maintained an interest in orthopaedic research, and his work has been presented and published both nationally and internationally. Matthew's practice now encompasses all facets of knee and shoulder surgery, with particular interest in shoulder instability syndromes and rotator cuff surgery.

Matthew and Kate enjoy a full and active life with their young son Nicholas and daughter Chloe. Interests include tennis, theatre and modern art.

Post-Graduate Fellowships

2003

Knee Surgery and Arthroplasty Fellowship
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Harvard Combined Orthopaedic Program
Boston, USA

Dr T Thornhill, Dr R D Scott, Dr T Minas

This fellowship provided excellent exposure to leading knee surgeons with an enormous combined experience. Drs Scott and Thornhill provided me with extensive clinical exposure to primary and revision knee arthroplasty, as well as unicompartmental arthroplasty. Dr Minas is a pioneer in biological cartilage repair. His practice encompasses the spectrum of management of knee arthritis in the young patient.

The academic and research facilities of the Harvard Orthopaedic Program are extensive and I took the opportunity to undertake several research projects during my fellowship.

2004

Shoulder Surgery Fellowship
Ravenscourt Park Hospital
Hammersmith NHS Trust
London, UK

Mr R Emery, Mr A Wallace

Ravenscourt Park is an elective orthopaedic hospital in West London. Mr Wallace is primarily an arthroscopic surgeon, whilst Mr Emery performs both arthroscopic and open shoulder surgery. This combination afforded me an extensive and balanced exposure to all facets of shoulder surgery. Both surgeons are active academically, and in conjunction with Charing Cross Hospital and the Imperial College I was able to take part in both clinical and basic science research projects.

Professional development

June 2008

Global shoulder replacement workshop,
Stockholm. 

Jul 2007

RACS Surgeons as Managers course,
Noosa.

May 2007

LCS knee replacement symposium,
Christchurch

2006

Australian Orthopaedic Association Continuing Orthopaedic Education Shoulder Arthroscopy cadaver course,
Prince of Wales Hospital Sydney

2005

Orthopaedic Sports Trauma – Continuing Orthopaedic Education Meeting
Melbourne

2004

Risk Management for Surgeons Seminar
Melbourne

Fellowship in the methods of Illizarov
Lecco, Italy

Nice Shoulder Course
Nice, France

2003

Current Concepts in Joint Replacement Course
Orlando, Florida

Critical Literature Evaluation and Research Course (RACS)
Melbourne

2002

Australian hand Surgery Society, registrar course and conference
Sydney

2000

Paediatric Orthopaedic Instructional Course seminar
Melbourne

Subspecialty Society Memberships

2006 Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia
        Full Member

Administrative Positions Held

• 2004 – Current
  Chairman
  Medical Advisory Committee
  Glenferrie Private Hospital
   
• 2005 – Current
  Chairman
  Clinical Risk Management Committee
  Glenferrie Private Hospital
   
• 2006 – Current
  Secretary
  Australian Orthopaedic Association - Victorian Branch