About Us

Dr. David Bell is an Orthopaedic Surgeon located in Central West NSW, with practices in Orange, Bathurst, Parkes and Forbes. He specialises in Hip, Knee, and Spinal surgeries, using the most effective surgical techniques and technologies available to orthopaedic surgeons. This includes the mini-posterior approach to hip replacement surgery and the use of patient specific hip and knee positioning systems, so patients can get back to the activities they enjoy the most.

Qualifications

• Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA) (2014)
• Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) (2012)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Surgery (2012)
• Bachelor of Medicine Bachelor of Surgery (Honours) (2001)
• Bachelor of Science (Medicine) (Honours) (1999)

Professional Memberships

• Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
• Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS)
• Australian Medical Association (AMA)

Appointments

• Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery
• Orange Base Hospital
• Bathurst Base Hospital
• Dudley Private Hospital, Orange



Professional Experience

• Clinical Fellowship in Lower Limb and Trauma Surgery, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland (2013)
• Postgraduate Fellow in Spinal Surgery, Prince of Wales and Sydney Children’s Hospital, Randwick (2012)
• Australian Orthopaedic Association, Sydney Southside Training Program (2008 – 2011)
• Research Fellow in Orthopaedic Surgery, Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney (2006 - 2008)
• Senior House Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery, Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Scotland (2005)
• Senior Resident Medical Officer in Surgery, Royal North Shore Hospital (2004)
• Resident Medical Officer, Royal North Shore Hospital (2003)
• Intern, Royal North Shore Hospital (2002)

Awards

• UNSW Faculty of Medicine Rising Star Award
• John Loewenthal RACS Research Fellowship
• Australian Undergraduate Award
• Sir Roy McCaughey RACS Research Fellowship