Dr Bernard Schick

Dr. Bernard Schick is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery. With a focus on bone and soft tissue trauma to the hand, he has extensive experience in managing complex wrist injuries. Dr. Schick is skilled in performing a wide range of reconstructive hand surgeries, including microsurgery, small joint replacement, wrist arthroscopy, and endoscopic carpal tunnel release using the single portal technique, which avoids incisions on the palm. He is also qualified to administer Xiaflex (Collagenase) injections for Dupuytren's disease.

Dr. Schick holds a Post Graduate Sports Medicine degree, reflecting his commitment to getting patients back to their normal activities as quickly as possible after injury or surgery. He is actively involved in medical education and serves as the Director of Training for Orthopaedic Surgical Trainees at Sydney Hospital, as well as a Senior Lecturer at Sydney University and the Microsurgery Course Coordinator for the Masters of Surgery program. Dr. Schick is also engaged in clinical and lab research and frequently shares his expertise at hand surgery seminars.

In addition to his roles in education and research, Dr. Schick serves as an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in hand and wrist surgery at Sydney Hospital Hand Surgery Unit and Prince of Wales Hospital, where he holds visiting medical officer appointments. For private practice, he operates at Wollongong Private Hospital and consults at Figtree Private Hospital and Dr. Paul Jarman's rooms in Nowra. Dr. Schick has pursued further training in hand surgery with a specialist fellowship at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.

Dr. Bernard Schick's extensive experience, commitment to education, and dedication to helping patients achieve optimal outcomes make him a highly valued specialist in the field of hand and wrist surgery.