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Dr David Kitchen, Hip and Knee Surgeon

Dr David Kitchen

Hip and Knee Surgeon

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About

Dr David Kitchen is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee replacement, revision joint replacement, and lower limb sports injuries, including ACL and meniscal injuries. He completed subspecialty fellowship training at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore, the UK’s leading orthopaedic centre, where he gained expertise in complex hip and knee surgery as well as joint preservation surgery. Dr Kitchen uses advanced techniques such as robotic-assisted joint replacement, anterior hip surgery, and patient-specific implants to provide precise, personalised care. He is dedicated to compassionate, patient-focused treatment aimed at restoring mobility, reducing pain, and helping patients regain independence so they can return to the activities that matter most, whether work, sport, or simply moving with confidence. He consults at our Stepney Healthcare Hub. A GP referral is required to make an appointment with Dr Kitchen.

Special interests

  • Hip replacement – Direct Anterior Approach and Posterior Approach
  • Knee replacement – Total and Partial
  • Robotic surgery with Mako SmartRobotics TM for hip and knee arthroplasty
  • Patient specific knee replacement
  • ACL reconstruction
  • Sports knee injuries
  • Cartilage injury
  • Revision surgery of the hip and knee
  • Lower limb trauma of the hip, knee and ankle

Qualifications

  • Fellowship, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons 2024
  • Fellowship, Australian Orthopaedic Association 2025
  • Fellowship, Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, UK 2025
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), University of Adelaide 2025
  • Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of London 2013
  • Master of Arts (cantab), Cambridge University 2011
  • Bachelor of Arts (honours), Natural Sciences, Cambridge University 2008

Member of

  • Australian Orthopaedic Association
  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • Senior Clinical Lecturer - Adelaide University

What Kitchen treats

Body areas

Where to see them

Consulting locations

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(08) 8130 1222