A/Prof Eugene Ek

Dr. Eugene Ek is a highly specialized orthopedic surgeon who specializes in hand, shoulder, and upper limb surgeries. Based in Melbourne, Dr. Ek practices primarily at The Avenue Hospital. He holds an MBBS, PhD, and FRACS qualifications. Dr. Ek completed his medical studies at the University of Melbourne with honors, followed by his basic surgical training at St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne. In 2008, he obtained his PhD in bone and tumor biology, focusing on osteosarcomas. To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Ek pursued extensive fellowship training in hand, elbow, and shoulder surgery. He served as an Honorary Hand Surgery Fellow at both St. Vincent's Hospital Melbourne and Dandenong Hospital. Dr. Ek also completed fellowships in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Balgrist University Hospital, the University of Zurich, and shoulder surgery at the Harvard Shoulder Service, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, USA. Moreover, he completed a 12-month ACGME-accredited fellowship in hand, upper limb, and microsurgery at the Hospital for Special Surgery, Weill Cornell Medical School in New York. Dr. Ek is actively involved in teaching and clinical research, having published over 50 articles and contributed to numerous book chapters and presentations at international, national, and regional conferences. His dedication to research and continuous learning ensures that he provides the highest quality care to his patients. Patients seeking expert care for hand, shoulder, and upper limb conditions can rely on Dr. Eugene Ek's wealth of knowledge and experience in the field.