November 24, 2021
MBBS, MS Ortho, FRACS, FAOA
Dr Jason Chinnappa is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in management of adult and paediatric patients with problems affecting their hips, knees, ankles and feet.
Dr Chinnappa grew up in Sydney before finishing his medical degree in Melbourne and then completing the AOA orthopaedic surgery training program in NSW, Australia. He has undertaken subspecialty Hip & Knee Reconstruction, and Foot & Ankle Reconstruction fellowships in Sydney. He has completed an international fellowship in Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgery in Paris, France.
Dr Chinnappa is dedicated to treating patients of all ages. Given his advanced training in lower limb surgery for both adults and children, he is particularly well equipped to treat sports knee or ankle problems in children, adolescents and adults. Dr Chinnappa can perform hip replacements through anterior and posterior approaches, and is comfortable performing hip resurfacing in the suitable patient. He has experience in both partial and total knee replacement surgery.
He consults at Waratah Private Hospital in Hurstville and also consults in Strathfield and Randwick. See www.soasis.com.au for more details.
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