About Pritchard Orthopaedics
Established in 2007 and located at the foothills of Kunanyi / Mount Wellington, Pritchard Orthopaedics is committed to delivering exceptional orthopaedic care in a professional, welcoming, and patient-focused environment. Our dedicated team strives to ensure every patient experience is supportive, efficient, and personalised.
Dr Michael Pritchard
Dr Michael Pritchard is one of Australia’s leading orthopaedic surgeons, specialising in joint replacement surgery, arthroscopic procedures, and sports injury management.
Dr Pritchard graduated with an MBBS (Hons) from the University of Tasmania in 1998 and completed his Orthopaedic Surgery training through the Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Hobart Hospital. His practice focuses on hip and knee joint replacement, arthroscopic surgery, and the treatment of sports-related injuries.
In 2007, Dr Pritchard completed the inaugural postgraduate fellowship in Hip, Knee and Shoulder Arthroscopy under the mentorship of Mr John O’Donnell. During this fellowship, he gained extensive experience in advanced arthroscopic techniques and worked alongside elite athletes, further developing his expertise in sports medicine and minimally invasive surgery.
With a focus on education and the advancement of Orthopaedic Surgery, Dr Pritchard established the Visiting Surgeons Program and Surgical Skills Laboratory in partnership with Calvary HealthCare Hobart. This utilises the cadaver lab at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research. These initiatives provide opportunities for surgeons from across Australia and internationally to observe live procedures and participate in advanced surgical training. Over 50 visiting surgeons have attended theatre to improve outcomes in their own countries including the US, UK, Japan, New Zealand and Asia.
Calvary Hospital Lenah Valley is consistently recognised among Australia’s leading hospitals for joint replacement surgery and is regularly ranked within the nation’s top centres for joint replacement outcomes.