Dr Brian Wallace
MBBS, FRACS
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Wallace is a highly skilled Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in knee surgery. He performs arthroscopic, reconstructive, total and partial joint replacement, along with other forms of surgery, to support patients with sports injury, arthritis, degeneration and a range of conditions.
Privately, Dr Wallace practises with Orthopaedics SA at the Memorial Medical Centre and Memorial Hospital (both in North Adelaide), has been a Visiting Consultant at the Royal Adelaide Hospital (Adelaide), for over 25 years, and is Co Head of Unit, Department of Orthopaedic & Trauma. He is also heavily involved in training the next generation of medical and allied health practitioners. He is a clinical lecturer with Adelaide University’s Department of Surgery, teaches in the Orthopaedic Registrar Program, leads 4th year medical student tutorials, and teaches nurses and physiotherapists.
Dr Wallace graduated from the University of Adelaide in 1980 and spent two years working in the UK before commencing orthopaedic training in Australia. He obtained his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1989, and then completed a specialist Knee Surgery Fellowship with Dr Greg Keene (Adelaide). He again ventured overseas to broaden his surgical knowledge and experience.
Over a six-month period, he obtained a Fellowship with the AO Foundation (Switzerland) and visited with several highly respected knee surgeons in the US. He is a member of the Australian Knee Society, the International Society for Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine, Sports Medicine Australia (SA) and the Australian Medical Association.
Specialising in
- Knee surgery
- Joint replacement surgery
- Sports injury
Consulting from
Curriculum Vitae
Qualifications
- MBBS, 1981
- FMGEMS (USA), 1984
- FRACS, 1989
Education/ Medical Training
- 1970-74
St. Peter’s College,
Adelaide,
South Australia
- 1975-80
Medical School,
University of Adelaide,
South Australia
Graduated with Credits in Medicine, Surgery and Psychiatry
- 1981
Intern,
Royal Adelaide Hospital,
South Australia
- 1982
Basic Surgical Trainee,
Royal Adelaide Hospital,
South Australia
- 1983
Senior House Officer in General Surgery,
St. Peter’s District Hospital,
Chertsey, Surrey, United Kingdom
- 1984
Senior House Officer in Orthopaedics,
Rowley Bristow Hospital,
Pyrford, Surrey, United Kingdom
- 1984
Senior House Officer in Orthopaedics,
Epsom District Hospital,
Epsom, Surrey, United Kingdom
- 1985-88
Advanced Surgical Training Programme,
Adelaide, South Australia
Royal Adelaide Hospital (24 months)
Adelaide Children’s Hospital (6 months)
The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (6 months)
Flinders Medical Centre (12 months)
- 1989
Knee Surgery Fellowship,
Sportsmed SA
Adelaide, South Australia
- 1989
Zimmer Travelling Fellowship,
UK, USA
- 1989
AO Fellowship,
Berne, Switzerland
- 1990-Present
Private Orthopaedic Surgical Practice
Consulting at Orthopaedics SA
- 1990-Present
Senior Visiting Specialist
Royal Adelaide Hospital
- 2014-Present
Co Head of Unit
Dept. of Orthopaedics & Trauma
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Associations
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Australian Knee Society
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Sports Medicine Australia
- Australian Medical Association
- Asia Pacific Orthopaedic Association
Committees
- 2005-2006
Treasurer
Sports Medicine Australia (SA Branch)
- 2004-2005
Vice President
Sports Medicine Australia (SA Branch)
- Dec 2002–Dec 2003
Member of Council
Sports Medicine Australia (SA Branch)
- October 2002-2006
Committee Member
AOA (SA Branch)
- 2000-2001
Clinical Review committee
Adelaide Community Healthcare Alliance
- 2000-2002
Education Committee
Sports Medicine Australia (SA Branch)
- 1999-2000
Medical Records and Privileges Committee
The Memorial Hospital
- 1993-1998
AOA (SA Branch) Representative
South Australian Postgraduate Medical Education Association
- 1992-97
Director
Hindmarsh Private Hospital
- 1992-97
Medical Advisory Committee
Hindmarsh Private Hospital
- 1992-97
Medical Records Committee
Hindmarsh Private Hospital
- 1990-92
Chairman, Theatre Committee
Hutt Street Private Hospital
Academic Appointments
- Clinical Tutor
- Department of Surgery
- University of Adelaide
- South Australia
Teaching Appointments
- 1990-Current
Orthopaedic Registrar Training Programme
- 1988-Current
Teaching of Nurses and Physiotherapists
Royal Adelaide Hospital
- 1988-Current
4th Year Medical Student Tutorials
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Consulting/Operating Locations
Consulting Locations
North Adelaide |
Orthopaedics SA First floor 1 Kermode St. North Adelaide SA 5006
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Operating Locations
North Adelaide |
The Memorial Hospital
Sir Edwin Smith Ave.
North Adelaide SA 5006
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