Mr William Pianta

Mr William Pianta is a highly regarded Orthopaedic Surgeon based in East Melbourne, Australia, who specialises in hip, knee, and shoulder reconstruction and replacement. He is dedicated to providing patient-centred care, adopting a holistic approach that evaluates each individual's orthopaedic concerns within the context of their unique medical and social circumstances. By carefully outlining recommended treatment pathways, Mr Pianta aims to achieve optimal outcomes and support his patients on their journey to restored mobility and improved quality of life.

With a broad range of clinical interests, Mr Pianta offers advanced surgical solutions for joint conditions and injuries. His expertise encompasses primary and revision hip and knee replacements, utilising state-of-the-art computer navigation and robotic-assisted technologies to enhance precision. He is highly skilled in performing hip replacements via the direct anterior approach, as well as partial and total knee replacements. Additionally, Mr Pianta provides specialised care in shoulder arthroscopy, rotator cuff repair and stabilisation, anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction, and comprehensive fracture management.

Mr Pianta completed his comprehensive orthopaedic training in Victoria, obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS). He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA). To further refine his skills, he completed a trauma fellowship locally, followed by a post-graduate hip and knee replacement fellowship in Canada. He also undertook advanced subspecialty training in shoulder surgery across the United States and Europe. Mr Pianta maintains active professional memberships with the Australian Orthopaedic Association and the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.