The outcome of your treatment is critically important to me. I do my utmost to understand and communicate with my patients to help them understand their conditions and their treatment options, along with the benefits and risks of those options. An important part of my job is to keep abreast of the latest technologies and treatment, and to incorporate into my practice those which offer safe and reliable prospects of improvement for my patients.
Dr Michael SouthOrthopaedic Surgeon
Dr South has retired after more than 30 years providing care to the Central Queensland community. He extends his thanks to his patients, colleagues, practice staff, and the Mater Hospital. He feels very fortunate to have welcomed Dr Wheatley into the practice in 2021 and has high regard for Dr Wheatley’s personal, professional approach and skills.
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Dr David Wheatley Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr David Wheatley is an orthopaedic surgeon who provides orthopaedic treatment throughout Rockhampton and the surrounding areas.
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Robot-Assisted Total Knee ReplacementThe VELYS Robotic-Assisted Solution uses a variety of advanced technologies to ensure the surgeon has the information and tools they need to perform a highly accurate and precise knee replacement
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Total Hip ReplacementTotal hip replacement is a surgical procedure in which the damaged cartilage and bone is removed from the hip joint and replaced with artificial components.
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Knee ReconstructionThe anterior cruciate ligament is one of the major stabilizing ligaments in the knee. It is a strong rope like structure located in the centre of the knee running from the femur to the tibia.