Dr Joshua Hunt

Dr. Hunt is an orthopaedic surgeon with a specialisation in hand surgeries. He treats various hand conditions, including nerve compression, osteoarthritic conditions, and upper limb contractions. Having served as an on-call surgeon at the John Hunter Hospital, Australia's busiest trauma center, he has extensive experience in hand surgery trauma.

After completing his medical degree from the University of Queensland in 2002, Dr. Hunt completed his residency and internship years in the hospitals of the Hunter New England Health Area. He then pursued advanced training in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Royal College of Surgeons Australia. Throughout his training, he actively participated in teaching and research, presenting his findings at national and international orthopaedic and hand surgery meetings.

To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Hunt completed a 12-month fellowship in the Hand and Plastic Surgery Department of St. Gallen, Switzerland, where he gained exposure to a wide range of hand surgeries.

Since 2013, Dr. Hunt has been appointed as a VMO Hand Surgeon at the John Hunter Hospital, broadening his scope of practice to include elective hand surgery and complex hand trauma treatment in the public sector. He also operates at Warners Bay Private and Lingard Private Hospitals.

Dr. Hunt is dedicated to providing high-quality services to the Hunter area's residents and consults in his rooms weekly. He also visits Royal Newcastle Hospital regularly to offer his expert services and treatment. With his expertise in the latest surgical techniques, he is known for his ability to treat a broad spectrum of hand conditions.