Dr Philip Markham

Dr. Philip Markham is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in arthroplasty of the major joints. He obtained his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery from Edinburgh University in the United Kingdom in 2000. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, having completed the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) training program in 2016. Dr. Markham then went on to complete Fellowships in Hip, Knee, Revision, Reconstructive, and Shoulder Surgery, further enhancing his expertise in Upper and Lower Limb subspecialties.

Dr. Markham’s practice, SJS ORTHOPAEDICS or SYDNEY JOINT SPECIALISTS, aims to provide comprehensive orthopaedic care in Sydney and regional areas. His areas of special interest include primary and revision hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, knee arthroscopy, shoulder arthroscopy, and trauma surgery. With his diverse experience and training, he is skilled in using a range of surgical approaches and techniques, such as anterior, posterior, and lateral approaches for hip replacements, computer-assisted surgery, robotics in knee arthroplasty, patient-specific implants, and constrained implants in revision joint replacement surgery.

Understanding that surgery can be a daunting decision, Dr. Markham and his team strive to provide patients with all necessary information regarding their intended procedure and expected outcomes. They believe in empowering patients to make informed decisions by addressing any questions or concerns they may have. Multiple consultations over a period of time are offered to ensure that patients have a complete understanding and are comfortable with their treatment plan.

In emergency cases, Dr. Markham is often consulted through the local hospital Emergency Department. Depending on the situation, patients may be transferred to a private hospital facility for their emergency surgery and post-operative care. Dr. Markham is committed to providing high-quality care to each patient, ensuring their needs are met in a timely and compassionate manner.