Dr David Melsom

Dr. David Melsom is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Brisbane, Australia, specialising in hand and upper limb surgery. Dr. Melsom's professional focus includes microsurgery, trauma reconstruction, and joint replacements

He graduated from the University of London in 1990 with a degree in immunology, laying the foundation for his medical career. Subsequently, he earned his medical degree from the University of Bristol, UK. In 1998, Dr. Melsom completed a Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons, further honing his surgical skills, he obtained his FRCS (Tr & Orth) in 2004.

Dr. Melsom has completed fellowships at several renowned centres, including Pulvertaft Hand Centre in Derby, UK, Hand fellowship in Nottingham, UK, and Upper limb Fellowship at the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Australia. He was also awarded the Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2010, a testament to his exceptional skills and knowledge in his field.

Currently, Dr. Melsom holds the position of Director of Orthopaedics at Ipswich General Hospital, where he continues to make valuable contributions to the field of orthopaedic surgery.

His professional memberships include organisations such as the Queensland Hand Surgery Society, Queensland Shoulder Society, British Surgery Society of the Hand, and the Australian Medical Association, among others.

Through his dedicated work and passion for improving the lives of patients with hand and upper limb conditions, Dr. David Melsom has established himself as a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon in Brisbane, renowned for his expertise and commitment to providing high-quality care.