Dr Jorgen Hellman

Dr Jorgen Hellman is an Orthopaedic Surgeon trained in Australia, beginning his practice in Newcastle in 2005. He does surgery at Lingard Private Hospital. Specialising in knee and hip replacement surgery, he emphasises achieving optimal outcomes through the latest technological advancements and modern techniques. Dr Hellman earned his medical degree from the University of Newcastle in 1994 and has been dedicated to orthopaedics since 1998, including training stints in the USA and the UK.

Renowned as a pioneer in Kinematic Alignment knee replacement surgery, Dr Hellman is among Australia's foremost experts in patient custonised total knee replacements. Kinematic Total Knee Replacement surgery is a technique associated with improved knee scores and patient satisfaction. Dr Hellman's approach involves customising knee and hip replacements to suit each patient, facilitating a return to function and enhanced quality of life.

Performing over 300 joint replacements annually across private and public hospitals, Dr Hellman aligns with the findings of the Australian Joint Replacement Registry, which highlight lower failure rates among high-volume joint replacement surgeons compared to their low-volume counterparts.