Dr Simon Holland

Dr Simon Holland is a highly regarded Orthopaedic Surgeon based in East Melbourne, Australia. He specialises in treating conditions of the upper limbs and knee, with a particular focus on sports injuries management. Reassuring and professional, Dr Holland is dedicated to providing comprehensive care to help patients regain mobility, reduce pain, and return to their active lifestyles. His clinical practice encompasses a wide range of advanced surgical techniques, ensuring that each patient receives a tailored treatment plan suited to their individual needs.

With a strong focus on upper limb surgery, Dr Holland possesses extensive expertise in managing complex conditions of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist. His clinical interests include arthroscopic shoulder, elbow, and wrist surgeries, as well as joint replacement procedures for the shoulder and elbow. Additionally, he is highly skilled in upper limb trauma surgery and knee treatments. Dr Holland utilises modern, minimally invasive techniques where appropriate to facilitate optimal recovery times and outcomes for his patients.

Dr Holland completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery with Honours at Monash University in 1992. He went on to complete his specialist orthopaedic training, becoming a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2002. Committed to further refining his skills, he undertook an Upper Limb Sports Medicine Fellowship in Calgary, Canada, in 2003, followed by an Ilizarov Limb Reconstruction Fellowship in Lecco, Italy, in 2004. He has also participated in advanced shoulder and elbow workshops across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Sweden. Dr Holland is an active member of several professional organisations, including the Australian Orthopaedic Association, the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, the Australian Society of Orthopaedic Surgeons, and the Australian Medical Association.