Dr Michael Dan MBBS, MSc(Res), PhD, FRACS(Orth) is a local orthopaedic surgeon who has a special interest in:

• Tendon injuries
• Tendinopathies of the lower limb
• Patella instability
• Osteotomies around the knee
• ACL and multi-ligament knee surgery
• Arthroplasty/joint replacement.

Michael grew up in Newcastle and was accepted into the Australian Orthopaedic Association’s training scheme in 2016, rotating across major Sydney and Newcastle hospitals, including Liverpool, St Vincent’s and John Hunter Hospital. Michael also gained experience at Randwick Children’s Hospital, Prince of Wales Hospital, Gosford Hospital, Port Macquarie, Coffs Harbour and Tamworth Base Hospitals.

Most recently, Michael completed sub-specialty training at the Lyon Knee School, France alongside world-recognised knee surgeon Dr David Dejour. The Fellowship included complex and comprehensive knee surgery across a range of ailments including congenital conditions, sporting injuries and joint replacement surgery (partial, total and revision).

Michael has returned to Newcastle and Michael has a keen interest in sport and in his down time you might find him volunteering at the local rugby and surf lifesaving clubs.