Dr. Gordon Slater
Expert Orthopaedic Care for Foot & Ankle Conditions.
Helping you move freely again.
"Dr. Gordon Slater is committed to helping you overcome pain and injury. With his expertise, he supports you through the entire process, from accurate diagnosis to personalised treatment and recovery."
How we help
Areas of Specialty
Among the first in Australia to adopt minimally invasive surgical techniques, Dr. Slater focuses on reducing recovery times, minimising pain, and limiting scarring. These techniques aim to help patients resume daily activities with greater ease.
Foot & Ankle Specialist
Dr. Gordon Slater, a leading expert in foot and ankle conditions, completed his comprehensive orthopaedic training in 1997 and further honed his advanced skills at New York’s prestigious Hospital for Special Surgery.
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Dr. Slater is among the early adopters of minimally invasive techniques in Australia. These methods are used for conditions like bunions and are designed to potentially decrease surgery times, reduce discomfort, and limit scarring.
Regenerative Medicine
Dr. Slater incorporates regenerative medicine into patient care, utilising advanced therapies aimed at promoting healing, potentially reducing recovery time, and supporting improved outcomes for various foot and ankle conditions.
Extensive Training in Australia & Internationally
Dr. Slater utilises Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) combined with advanced Regenerative Medicine to address complex foot and ankle conditions. This approach aims to promote efficient recovery, reduce scarring, and support long-term joint health.
Undergraduate
■ The University of NSW, MBBS
(Bachelor of Surgery/Bachelor of Medicine), 1983-87
Post-Graduate
■ Part one: examination of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, 1990
■ Basic AO course, Davos, Switzerland, 1991
■ Advanced AO course, Sydney, Australia, 1992
■ Early Management of Severe Trauma, St George Hospital, 1993
■ American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, 1994 & 1995 conferences
■ Part two: Fellowship Royal Australian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics), 1997
■ Advanced Study in Foot and Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery, New York, USA, 1997
■ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (Part 1), Prince of Wales Hospital, Sydney, Australia, 1998
■ Work Cover: Permanent Impairment Assessment Course, The University of Sydney, 2005.
Continuing Education
■ Annual Australian Foot & Ankle Society Meeting
■ MDAV RISQ assessment course; August 2005 “Missed Diagnosis”
■ Annual MDAV RISQ assessment program 2002-2007 and ongoing
■ Chair APOA: Melbourne, Foot & Ankle
■ Global Foot & Ankle Congress (China)
■ Pending: Editorial Panel member: EC Orthopaedics
Australian Orthopaedic Association: Accredited Training
■ 1992: Wollongong Hospital & Pacific Private Hospital
■ 1993: Sutherland Hospital & Wagga Wagga Hospital
■ 1994: St Vincent’s Hospital & Prince of Wales Hospital
■ 1995: Concord Hospital & St George’s Private Hospital
■ 1988-89: Eastern Health Services, Intern
■ 1989-90: Eastern Health Services, Resident Medical Officer
■ 1990-91: Eastern Health Services, Senior Resident, Orthopaedics
■ 1991-92: Wentworth Area Health, Orthopaedic Registrar
■ 1992: St George’s Hospital, Orthopaedic Resident
Employment
■ 1988-89: Eastern Health Services, Intern
■ 1989-90: Eastern Health Services, Resident Medical Officer
■ 1990-91: Eastern Health Services, Senior Resident, Orthopaedics
■ 1991-92: Wentworth Area Health, Orthopaedic Registrar
■ 1992: St George’s Hospital, Orthopaedic Resident
MBBS FRACS (Orth) FAOrthA
An internationally-recognised orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Gordon Slater specialises in foot and ankle surgery and has studied at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery (the leading orthopaedic hospital in the US).
Dr Slater is one of the first foot and ankle surgeons in Australia to adopt minimally invasive surgical techniques. He routinely uses MIS to treat a range of conditions, including bunions. MIS has many advantages including shorter operating times, reduced post-operative pain, reduced risk of infection, minimal scarring and better cosmetic outcomes.
Widely-published, Dr Slater has contributed to chapters in the Textbook of Ankle Arthroscopy and Arthritis Foot & Ankle Clinics of North America. He has also received publication honours in the Marquis Who’s Who in “Medicine and Healthcare “and “Science and Engineering” (2004-2006). Dr Slater acted as Associate Editor of the Foot and Ankle International Journal. Dr Slater is a prolific contributor of papers and clinical letters in his sub-specialities and a regular presenter at international conferences.
Dr Slater has been approached to act as an Editorial Panel Member for EC Orthopaedics, whose journal, EC Orthopaedics (ECOR) serves as a publication platform for global researchers.
