A/Prof Peter Smitham
about A/Prof Peter Smitham
Assoc. Prof. Peter Smitham is a UK and Australian fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip, knee, trauma, and complex lower limb conditions. He holds FRACS, FRCS (Tr & Ortho), and a PhD in Orthopaedic Research. He is recognised for delivering personalised care focused on restoring mobility and improving quality of life.
With extensive international training and experience, including appointments in the UK and collaborative work across the USA, Europe and Asia, Peter integrates advanced surgical techniques such as robotic surgery, patient-specific technology and navigation. He consults privately at Adelaide OrthoCare, is a Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Royal Adelaide Hospital, and an Associate Professor at the University of Adelaide.
Hospital Practicing at:
1. Ashford Hospital
2. Memorial Hospital
3. Western Hospital
4. Gawler Health Service
5. Royal Adelaide Hospital
services
Hip Surgery
Primary Hip Replacement
Revision Hip Replacement
Hip Arthritis Management
Hip Trauma Surgery
Knee Surgery
Primary Knee Replacement
Revision Knee Replacement
Robotic Knee Surgery
Knee Arthritis Treatment
Lower Limb & Trauma
Complex Trauma Surgery
Lower Limb Reconstruction
Limb Deformity Correction
Non Union & Limb Lengthening Procedures
credentials
Qualifications
MBBS
FRACS (Orthopaedic Surgery)
FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics)
PhD (Orthopaedic Research)
Associations
Fellow - Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Member - Australian Orthopaedic Association
Chair - Australian Orthopaedic Association Research Committee
Associate Professor - University of Adelaide