Orthopaedic Surgeon
Meet Stephen Parkinson
Stephen Parkinson is a South Island born, orthopaedic surgeon with a particular interest in hip and knee replacement, arthroscopic knee , shoulder surgery and orthopaedic trauma.
Dr Parkinson graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery from Otago University. He completed his advanced training and orthopaedic surgery through the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association (NZOA) becoming a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
On completing his training, Dr Parkinson completed post fellowship training in primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (Stanmore , London) and Visitation to Hospital for Special Surgery ( Manhattan, N Y ).
Further sub specialist training in sports knee and shoulder was undertaken at Unisports Auckland.
Mr Parkinson undertakes surgery at St George's Hospital for major joint replacements and also sports injuries. He also undertakes surgery at Forte Hospital.
Mr Parkinson was part of a team to bring navigated robotic knee replacement surgery to St George's in 2018. This the first in private practice in NZ.
Specialist Treatment
Stephen specialises in surgical intervention for these key conditions:
Knee Injury
Specialising in all surgery including: ACL reconstruction, multi ligament knee injuries, meniscal and chondral injuries, patellofemoral injuries and trauma management.
Shoulder Injury
Mr Parkinson has a special interest in all trauma and sports injuries to the shoulder. Including: Impingement, rotator cuff trauma, instability and dislocation.
Joint Replacement
Mr Parkinson has a special interest in joint replacement of the hip and knee. Revision joint replacement of implants inserted in the decade prior are a strong part of his practice.
Patients’ Testimonials
AddressSt George’s Hospital
Leinster Chambers
165 Leinster Road
Strowan
Christchurch 8014Phone(03) 355 4111HoursMn-Fr: 8am-5pm