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Tim Chuang - Hip, Knee and Trauma Orthopaedic Surgeon

Private Service, Orthopaedics

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9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Description

I am a consultant orthopaedic surgeon working at both Christchurch Public Hospital and privately at Forte Orthopaedics, operating at both St George's and Southern Cross Hospitals.

Born in Taiwan but raised and educated in Christchurch. I am an University of Auckland Alumnus and a New Zealand trained surgeon with experience in both the North and South islands. After completing my orthopaedic training in 2018, I embarked on three separate fellowships from 2019 – 2021. I started as the inaugural Tumour fellow at Middlemore Hospital before coming to Christchurch under the mentorship of Prof. Gary Hooper and Mr. Rod Maxwell for an arthroplasty fellowship. During this time, I was also the inaugural Stryker travelling fellow to Papua New Guinea as a volunteer of a medical education programme. I have most recently returned from a Trauma fellowship that focused on lower limb and pelvic/acetabular trauma at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada.

I have been back in Christchurch since August 2021 as an orthopaedic consultant at Te Whatu Ora Waitaha. I am also a supervisor for non-training orthopaedic registrars and a senior lecturer at the University of Otago school of medicine. I am grateful to be back, serving my community alongside my wife, Chuiee – who works as a GP, and our two young kids.

I have started private work at Forte, St George’s, and Southern Cross Hospitals. My areas of expertise are in hip and knee arthroplasty including robotic surgery and revision arthroplasty, pelvic and lower extremity trauma. With the current health crisis and resource limitations in the public system, I hope to provide another avenue to better serve our community.

I am also excited to announce that I am a founding member of a contemporary group of surgeons coming together to form Ōtautahi Orthopaedics later on this year, looking to provide a more complete and wider package of care of orthopaedics. Our services aim to encompass all areas of orthopaedic subspecialities including shoulder and elbow, hip and knee, foot and ankle, paediatrics, sports, and spine.

Please feel free to get in contact if you have a patient you would like to refer. Currently, you can find me on ERMS under general orthopaedics, hip and knee, or simply search me by name or my company TCH Medical Ltd. I would love the opportunity to meet you in person should you want to find out more about myself, our group, and what we could offer to the people of Christchurch and Canterbury.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Consultants

Ages

Youth / Rangatahi, Adult / Pakeke, Older adult / Kaumātua

How do I access this service?

Referral

Mr Chuang typically receives GP referrals, but direct patient enquiries are welcome.

Contact us

Please contact our Practice Manager, Rebecca Davidson
Email: tim.chuang@otautahiorthopaedics.co.nz
Phone: 0204 118 0761

Fees and Charges Categorisation

Fees apply

Fees and Charges Description

Tim is a Southern Cross Affiliated Provider and NIB First Choice member.

Hours

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Mon – Fri 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Reception is open between 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday for enquiries

Languages Spoken

English, Mandarin Chinese

Procedures / Treatments

Specialties

Hip and knee arthroplasty, Hip and knee revision arthroplasty, Partial knee replacement, Robotic assisted knee joint replacement, Pelvic and lower limb trauma, Non-union fractures

  • Hip and knee arthroplasty
  • Hip and knee revision arthroplasty
  • Partial knee replacement
  • Robotic assisted knee joint replacement
  • Pelvic and lower limb trauma
  • Non-union fractures

Disability Assistance

Wheelchair access, Wheelchair accessible toilet, Mobility parking space

Parking

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Contact Details

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Practice Manager: Rebecca Davidson

132 Peterborough Street
Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013

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Street Address

132 Peterborough Street
Central City
Christchurch
Canterbury 8013

Postal Address

Forté Health Building,
132 Peterborough Street,
Christchurch Central 8013

This page was last updated at 11:39AM on August 9, 2024. This information is reviewed and edited by Tim Chuang - Hip, Knee and Trauma Orthopaedic Surgeon.