Orthopaedic Care
DR GORDON SLATER
Dr. Gordon Slater is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries, and trauma. He was among the first surgeons in Australia to adopt Minimally Invasive Techniques, which may support shorter recovery times and reduced post-operative discomfort. Dr. Slater has contributed to numerous publications, served in editorial roles, and presented at international conferences, reflecting his ongoing engagement with developments in orthopaedic surgery.
Dr Gordon Slater
Dr. Gordon Slater is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in foot and ankle conditions, sports injuries, and trauma. He holds an MBBS, FRACS (Orth), and a Fellowship with the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA), bringing decades of clinical experience to patient care.
A graduate of the University of New South Wales, Dr. Slater completed advanced foot and ankle training at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery in 1997. He was among the first surgeons in Australia to adopt Minimally Invasive Techniques (MIT), which may support faster recovery and reduced post-operative discomfort compared with traditional approaches.
Dr. Slater has contributed to medical texts, presented at national and international conferences, and served as Associate Editor of Foot and Ankle International. He is also a member of the Editorial Panel of EC Orthopaedics, reflecting his engagement in ongoing developments within orthopaedic surgery.
Approach
Dr Slater earned his medical degree from UNSW in 1987 and completed his orthopaedic residency in 1991. He became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1997. That same year, he completed advanced foot and ankle training at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery.
Minimally Invasive Techniques
An early adopter of Minimally Invasive Techniques (MIT) in foot and ankle surgery in Australia, Dr. Slater routinely treats bunions and deformities using MIT. These techniques offer smaller incisions, quicker recovery, less pain, and improved cosmetic results.
Education and Training
Dr. Slater earned his medical degree from UNSW in 1987, completed his orthopaedic residency in 1991, and became a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 1997. That same year, he undertook advanced foot and ankle training at New York’s Hospital for Special Surgery.
Education & Qualifications
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
