Dr James Roche
BSc MBBS (Hons) FRCS (Tr&Orth) FRACS (Ortho)
Orthopaedic Surgeon
27 years of experience
Rockhampton, 4700
27 years of experience
Rockhampton, 4700
About Dr James Roche
Dr James Roche is a highly accomplished Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in hip and knee surgery. He graduated with distinction from Imperial College School of Medicine, London in 1999, winning the Norman Lake prize for the highest mark in Surgery. His advanced orthopaedic training was completed at Nottingham University Hospital, a renowned centre for orthopaedic trauma, and he was admitted to the Royal College of Surgeons of England in 2008.
Dr Roche further refined his expertise during a year as an Arthroplasty Fellow in Perth, where he gained valuable experience in complex joint replacement. He later completed a second fellowship focusing on revision hip and knee replacement. In 2012, he was appointed as a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Forth Valley Royal Hospital, where he played a key role in transforming hip fracture care into one of the nation’s leading units.
Since moving to Rockhampton in 2016, Dr Roche has pioneered robotic hip and knee replacements in Central Queensland, becoming the first surgeon to use the Mako robotic system in 2020. He performs a high volume of primary and revision hip and knee replacements, arthroscopic knee surgery, foot and ankle procedures, and a broad range of trauma treatments. Dr Roche is also a dedicated educator and researcher, with his work widely cited and presented at prestigious national and international forums.
Subspecialties
- Trauma Surgery•
- Sports Injury•
- Knee Surgery•
- Hip Surgery
Areas of expertise
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Registered with
Australian Orthopaedic Association
No. 19187
Qualifications
MBBS Imperial College London 1999
Languages spoken
- English
Location
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Reviews
The experience was far better than I thought it would be. Dr Roche and his Team were experienced and professional. They also knew that I was very nervous and they were able to keep me calm.
Everything went great. Listen to the doctor, follow instructions and follow your Physiotherapist to the letter. Pay full attention and you’ll be up and back to normal in no time.
My final visit was last week and showed that my knee replacement had achieved the results we were after. It has given me full use of my knee and the confidence to engage in all my previous activities. Thank you, James.
Dr Roache did a full knee replacement for me in November. My leg was extremely bent and i havent been able to straighten in over 25 years. My leg is now straight and bends so well. I couldnt be happier.
I had total knee replacement surgery with Dr Roche. He was very professional, very caring, compassionate, and obviously highly competent in performing the surgery, and in all associated pre and post surgery consultations. My mobility and quality of life has now improved dramatically. I genuinely believe that choosing Dr Roche to perform my surgery was an excellent decision and the outcome has been beyond my expectations.
Caring, friendly,an excellent communicator and his professionalism inspired confidence.
Very professional. Explained well. Good bedside manner. Excellent surgeon. Cannot speak more highly of this man. Would and have recommended him to people.
Dr Roche is very professional in the advice he gives, and I felt I could trust is opinion on whether, and when, surgery might be required.
Full knee replacement which has gone very well and knee has healed and I’m on target just with the quote I got for the knee I think you should be more transparent because I got James‘s quote but then thesis is added and an assistant Surgeon was another 2000. I think you should quote all three in the first initial quote specially the assistance Surgeon. I understand the analysis but probably should talk about that. I knew I would have to pay these, but I didn’t expect assistance. Surgeon thought that might have been in James’s quote in anyway Happy with the job James did probably just need a little bit more information would be my advice
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Dr James Roche's overall patient rating is 4.94 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 17 reviews.
What languages does Dr James Roche speak?
Dr James Roche speaks English
Where is Dr James Roche located?
Dr James Roche primarily practices at Hillcrest Rockhampton Private Hospital, located at 4 Talford St, The Range, Rockhampton, Australia, 4700
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