Dr Rupert Snyman

Dr Rupert Snyman is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Port Macquarie. His primary practicing suburb is Port Macquarie, and he is affiliated with Port Macquarie Private Hospital. Dr Snyman specializes in hip and knee surgeries, trauma-fracture procedures, and general orthopaedics.

With a deep interest in hip and knee arthritis surgery as well as sports injury surgery, Dr Snyman is passionate about delivering excellent patient care. He obtained his medical degree with Honours from the University of New South Wales in 2001. Following that, he completed his advanced training in various hospitals across New South Wales, gaining valuable experience in trauma surgery, joint replacement, hand and shoulder surgery, and general orthopaedics.

Since 2011, Dr Snyman has been practicing as an Orthopaedic Specialist in Tamworth before relocating to Port Macquarie. He performs an average of 120-150 knee replacements and 80-100 hip replacements annually. In addition to his private practice, Dr Snyman also has public hospital appointments at Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Wauchope District Hospital, and Kempsey District Hospital.

Beyond his clinical work, Dr Snyman is actively involved in training and supervision. He serves as a trainee supervisor for Australian Orthopaedic Association trainees in Port Macquarie, a term supervisor for Orthopaedic Junior Medical Officers (JMOs), and chair of the general clinical training committee (GCTC). Furthermore, he holds the position of Conjoint Lecturer at UNSW and regularly participates in cadaver labs and advanced skills courses to stay up to date with the latest techniques and non-surgical options.

Dr Rupert Snyman is dedicated to providing exceptional care to his patients while also sharing his expertise with the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.