May 5, 2021
BA. FRACS. FRCS Ed (ORTH). FNZOA.
Arts degree in Latin History, Philosophy, Law and English. MB ChB Otago 1982. Trained on NZ Orthopaedic Training Scheme. Awarded FRACS. Awarded Nuffield Medical Travelling Fellowship 1990. Fellowships at Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and Great Ormond St Hospital for Sick Children, London UK. Shoulder Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Paediatrics and Spine.
David was born and grew up in Hawke’s Bay.
He has practised in Hawke’s Bay since returning from training in London.
He is a member of a number of sub-specialty societies, and has served on the NZOA Education sub-committee training young orthopaedic surgeons.
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