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Dr Paul Thornton-Bott

BM MRCS FRCS FRACS FAOrthoA

Orthopaedic Surgeon

27 years of experience

Woolloomooloo, 2011

(+3 more)

5

/5

(4 reviews)

27 years of experience

Woolloomooloo, 2011

(+3 more)

Areas of expertise

Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
2
Knee Injections
2
Knee Pain
1

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About Dr Paul Thornton-Bott

Dr Paul Thornton-Bott is an experienced and respected Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in Hip and Knee Joint Replacement surgery, Hip Resurfacing using both the latest ceramic implant (Recerf)and traditional implants, Joint Revision surgery, and Trauma surgery. 

He uses both the anterior and posterior approach to hip surgery. He is a strong believer in utilizing conservative management whilst still embracing new technologies including pain relief techniques that will allow patients to delay surgery until necessary. He offers the latest and best proven techniques as well as advances in prosthetic Implants. He can offer minimally invasive surgery, computer navigation, robotic surgery, 3D planning and much more, allowing you to enjoy a return to quality of life with early mobilization, targeted pain control and rapid recovery options. He is acutely aware that pain from  severe osteoarthritis is very challenging to live with at any age and works with to establish the best outcome for you. 

Dr Thornton-Bott has been in practise for 27 years in both the UK and Australia. He has worked in leading orthopaedic hospitals the UK, training in Oxford and went on to complete two prestigious lower limb joint replacement fellowships at Mater Hospital, Sydney, further advancing his expertise in complex hip and knee reconstruction.


Subspecialties

  • Trauma Surgery
  • Knee Surgery
  • Hip Surgery

Areas of expertise

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Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
2
Knee Injections
2
Knee Pain
1
Hip Replacement (Hip Arthroplasty)
1
Knee Replacement
1
Arthritis (Hip)
1
Microfracture Knee Surgery
Patella Realignment
Knee Cartilage Surgery
Total Knee Replacement
Partial Knee Replacement
Revision Knee Surgery
Revision Surgery
Revision Hip Surgery
Anterior Hip Replacement
Lateral Release Surgery
Tendon Repair
Robotic Assisted Partial Knee Replacement
Postoperative Rehabilitation
Meniscal Repair
Knee Ligament Repair
Medial Patellofemoral Ligament (MPFL) Reconstruction
Complications from Knee Replacement
Lower Limb Trauma
Partial Meniscectomy
Patella (Kneecap) Dislocation
MRI Scan (Magnetic Resonance Imaging scan)
Custom-Made Knee Replacement
Chondroplasty Knee Surgery
Hip Fractures
Avascular Necrosis (AVN) of the Hip
Video Consultation
Hip (Femoroacetabular) Impingement
Robotic Assisted Hip Surgery
Bursitis
Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
Bursitis (Hip)
Peri-Acetabular Osteotomy (PAO)
Osteoarthritis
Meniscus Tear Surgery
Hip Resurfacing
Knee Arthritis
Hip Preservation Surgery
Knee Cyst
Hip Dysplasia
Knee Preservation Surgery
Hip Injections
Sports Injuries
Joint Injection
Arthroscopy
Hip Dislocation
Fracture (Broken Bone)
Bowlegs
Steroid Injection
Acetabular Reconstruction
Trochanteric Bursitis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Bone Spurs
Robotic Assisted Knee Surgery
Tibia Fractures
Femur Fractures
Minimally Invasive Knee Surgery
Stress Fractures
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Fractures
Knock Knees
Hip and Groin Pain

Registered with

AHPRA

No. MED0001211841


Education

University of Southampton

Medicine

Graduated 1999

Royal College of Surgeons

Orthopaedics and Trauma

Graduated 1999

Royal College of Surgeons

Orthopaedics and Trauma

Graduated 2010


Qualifications

Bachelor of Medicine, University of Southampton, United Kingdom, 1999

Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons (RACS), 2010

Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS), Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Australia, 2018


Languages spoken

  • English

Insurers

  • Peoplecare
  • Mildura Health Fund
  • Emergency Services Health
  • Onemedifund
  • Apia
  • Phoenix Health Fund
  • AIA Vitality
  • Queensland Country Health Fund
  • ACA Health
  • Reserve Bank Health Society
  • Health Partners
  • Health Care Insurance
  • HIF
  • GU Health
  • Hunter Health Insurance
  • Australian Retirement Trust
  • Latrobe Health Services
  • UniHealth
  • Myown
  • Spirit Super
  • AAMI
  • Ahm
  • Australian Unity
  • Bupa
  • CBHS
  • CUA Health
  • Defence Health
  • Doctors’ Health Fund
  • Frank Health Insurance
  • GMHBA
  • HBF
  • HCF
  • Medibank
  • Navy Health
  • Nib
  • Nurses & Midwives Health
  • Qantas Assure
  • Police Health
  • Teachers Health
  • RT Health
  • Suncorp
  • Transport Health
  • WorkSafe
  • TUH Health Fund
  • Union Health
  • Westfund
  • Aware Super
  • Medicare
  • Australian Ethical
  • QSuper
  • Virgin Money
  • TWUSUPER

Fees

  • New appointment

    A$260
  • Follow-up appointment

    A$150
*May vary on location

Locations

East Sydney Private Hospital

75 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo, Australia, 2011

5.00(16 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Chatswood Consulting Room (Orthopaedic & Arthritis Specialist Centre)

The Gallery Level, 2/445 Victoria Ave, Chatswood, Sydney, Australia, 2067

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Milton Medical Centre

135 Princes Highway, Milton, Australia, 2538

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Dr. Thornton-Bott - Nowra

33 Bridge Road, Nowra, Australia, 2541

0.00(0 reviews)

Opening hours

Monday - Friday
Saturday
Sunday

Areas of expertise

Torn Meniscus (Cartilage)
2
Knee Injections
2
Knee Pain
1

Contact

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Reviews

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11 Aug 2026

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5
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10 Apr 2026

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5
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18 Mar 2026

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Orangutan undergoes procedure by human orthopaedic doctor at Sydney Zoo

Orangutan undergoes procedure by human orthopaedic doctor at Sydney Zoo

World's first known use of Cooled Radio Frequency Ablation to successfully treat an Orangutan with Arthritis. This is a really useful procedure potentially giving pain relief for 6-24 months prior joint replacement.

10 August 2023

9news.com.au

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Dr Paul Thornton-Bott's overall patient rating is 5 out of 5 stars on Doctify. This is based on 4 reviews.

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Dr Paul Thornton-Bott speaks English

Where is Dr Paul Thornton-Bott located?

Dr Paul Thornton-Bott primarily practices at East Sydney Private Hospital, located at 75 Crown Street, Woolloomooloo, Australia, 2011
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