Prof Gordon Slater

Dr Gordon Slater is an experienced & internationally recognised Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in foot & ankle conditions, regenerative medicine, sports injuries & orthopaedic trauma

Dr Gordon Slater specialises in foot & ankle surgery, with particular expertise in sports injuries & minimally invasive surgery (MIS), including advanced bunion correction techniques.
He trained in advanced foot & ankle surgery at the prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery in New York. His scope of practice includes bunion correction, Charcot foot, sports injuries, ankle reconstruction & ankle arthroscopy.
Committed to a conservative approach, he prioritises non-surgical treatments such as splints, medication, podiatry & physiotherapy before considering surgical intervention. An accredited expert witness, he is qualified to assess permanent impairment under NSW WorkCover Guides & the American Medical Association Guides. Dr Gordon Slater regularly attends conferences & has published research & clinical letters on topics such as chronic pain following ankle fractures & ankle arthroscopy.
He is actively involved in regenerative medicine research, exploring stem cell therapies for cartilage regeneration & sports injury treatment.
Notably, he developed the 'Slater modification of minimally invasive Broström reconstruction,' advancing treatment for chronic lateral ankle instability

Qualifications/Memberships
MBBS, FRACS (Orthopaedics)