Dr Gavin Nimon is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive experience in surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist/ hand and knee. Having completed training in 1999 in Australia and developing advanced techniques in the United Kingdom and Europe, he has many years of experience, holding the appointment of Head of Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, committing a large amount of his time to the treatment of public patients. He specializes in totally arthroscopic reconstructive and stabilization procedures to the shoulder including Rotator Cuff repairs, SLAP repairs, treatment of bursitis and ac joint arthritis. He also has a large experience with Shoulder and Knee replacement surgery and maintains professional excellence being involved in continuing professional training and audits through professional bodies. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh as well as the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

Dr Gavin Nimon also hold an academic appointment as Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide, and is actively involved in research and teaching of Medical students, junior doctors and Orthopaedic trainees, also holding position of Supervisor of Orthopaedic trainee surgeons at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He has International and local publications and presentations in United Kingdom, USA and Australia, having been awarded the Bauze prize for best paper.

Dr Nimon is extensively involved in professional standards and has held appointments on the executive for the Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia, Australian Orthopaedic Association ( SA Branch) and SA Hand surgical society, as well as being member of the Australian Hand Surgical society of Australia.

Dr Nimon has a long history of sports medical involvement working as Team Doctor for both Queen of the South Scottish Football team whilst in the UK, and for many years for the Glenelg Football Club (SANFL).

Dr Gavin Nimon understands that an orthopaedic injury can have a significant impact on your independence and quality of life.

That’s why he is passionate about providing you with holistic patient care from diagnosis, injury prevention, rehabilitation, surgery and aftercare.

Dr Nimon prides himself on his aftercare, offering his patients a post-operative pack including discharge information with post-operative appointments, exercises to aid recovery and contact numbers in case of any questions. Your GP will also be fully informed about your procedure as Dr Nimon produces via a typed operation record.

Dr Nimon combines his expertise and best practices in Orthopaedic medicine to provide you the upmost quality of care.

Memberships and Appointments
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons FRACS
Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons (Edinburgh). FRCS(Ed)
Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide
Head of Upper Limb at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital

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