Dr Ross Cairns

Dr Ross Cairns is a highly qualified Sport and Exercise Physician based in Warners Bay, Australia. He specialises in the diagnosis of complex musculoskeletal conditions and is dedicated to helping patients of all ages and athletic abilities remain active. Dr Cairns focuses on delivering evidence-based, non-operative rehabilitation plans tailored to individual recovery goals. His clinical approach is highly collaborative, often working alongside other allied health professionals to ensure comprehensive, multidisciplinary care for his patients.

In addition to his clinical practice, Dr Cairns has extensive experience working with elite sports organisations. He has served as the Team Doctor for the Australian national under-23 football team (the Olyroos) and as an Assistant Doctor for the Socceroos during their World Cup qualifying campaign. He has also contributed his expertise at major international events, including the Tokyo Olympic Games. His prominent leadership roles include serving as the Chief Medical Officer for Northern NSW Football and the Hunter Academy of Sport, alongside his ongoing medical involvement with professional football clubs.

Dr Cairns completed his Bachelor of Science with First Class Honours in physiology and biochemistry, followed by his medical degree (Bachelor of Medicine) with distinction from the University of Southampton, United Kingdom, in 2004. He later obtained a Postgraduate Diploma in Sports Medicine and completed a Fellowship with the Australasian College of Sport and Exercise Physicians in 2014. Committed to advancing the field, Dr Cairns is an Honorary Lecturer at the University of Newcastle, where he assists in developing sports medicine curricula for future medical professionals. He is also an active researcher who has co-authored published studies on endurance running and exercise-associated hyponatraemia.