Mr George Bousounis

Mr George Bousounis is an accomplished Australian orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee surgery. He graduated from Monash University Medical School in 2002 and underwent basic surgical training at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, gaining experience in orthopaedic surgery, plastic surgery, general surgery, and vascular surgery. Mr Bousounis furthered his training in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Australian Orthopaedic Association, where he had the opportunity to work with renowned surgeons in the field.

With experience in 8 major Australian hospitals, including The Alfred, Austin, Royal Children's, Prince of Wales, and Canberra Hospital, Mr Bousounis has sub-specialist training in lower limb surgery, specifically in hip and knee surgery. He has a particular interest in rapid recovery joint replacement surgery, which focuses on enhancing patients' experience and recovery from total knee and hip replacement procedures. By utilizing new surgical analgesia techniques to avoid postoperative opiate administration, patients can walk within 4 hours of surgery and be discharged within 24 hours, experiencing minimal postoperative pain and fewer complications.

Aside from rapid recovery joint replacement, Mr Bousounis's expertise covers various aspects of hip and knee surgery, including sports injuries, patellofemoral instability, joint preserving surgery, and general orthopaedic trauma. He is recognized for his surgical skills, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence. Mr Bousounis's dedication to the field has resulted in several certificates, publications, and a 2008 research prize.

In addition to his surgical practice, Mr Bousounis is also known for his teaching abilities and mentorship to junior doctors and medical students. He currently operates at Mitcham Private Hospital and provides consulting services for the Eastern Health public hospital network. Patients seeking hip and knee surgery can trust that they will receive the highest quality care from Mr George Bousounis, a skilled and compassionate surgeon with a proven track record of success.