Dr Andrew Kurmis

Associate Professor Andrew Kurmis is a highly accomplished, Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon who provides comprehensive lower limb joint replacement and general adult orthopaedic services. Based in Malvern, South Australia, he possesses international sub-specialty expertise in both hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr Kurmis is dedicated to delivering patient-centred care, utilising state-of-the-art technology to achieve the best possible individual outcomes. His clinical practice encompasses primary, complex, and revision joint replacements, alongside the management of major trauma and limb salvage procedures.

Dr Kurmis began his academic journey at the University of South Australia, where he completed a Bachelor of Applied Science in Medical Radiations and a Bachelor of Medical Radiations with Honours, focusing on musculoskeletal knee MRI. He then pursued graduate-entry medicine at Flinders University, graduating as the Dux of his class and receiving the prestigious University Medal. Dr Kurmis went on to earn a Doctor of Philosophy in computer-navigated knee replacement from Flinders University, as well as a Post-graduate Diploma in Surgical Anatomy from Melbourne University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the Faculty of Surgical Trainers at the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Additionally, he holds a Diploma as a Certified Independent Medical Examiner from the American Board of Independent Medical Examiners.

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Kurmis is a passionate researcher and academic, holding appointments at major South Australian universities. His research interests are at the forefront of modern orthopaedics, focusing on technology-assisted surgery, three-dimensional imaging, pseudotumour genomics, and optimised perioperative pathways, including Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols. He has published extensively in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been recognised with numerous national and international awards for his contributions to surgical education and research. Through his commitment to academic excellence and clinical innovation, Dr Kurmis ensures his patients benefit from the latest advancements in orthopaedic care.