Mr Chris Birks
MB ChB 1995 Otago; FRACS (Orth) 2005
Practising at
Southern Cross Central Lakes Hospital - Orthopaedic Surgery
Specialty
Orthopaedic Surgery
Full NZ Registration Date
14 May, 1997
Special Clinical Interest(s)
Orthopaedic Surgery of the Lower Limb. This includes Hip, Knee and Ankle replacement, trauma and sports injuries, as well as deformity and arthritis surgery.
I have a special interest in Knee Surgery, and Foot and Ankle Surgery.
Professional Profile
Post Fellowship Training
My Orthopaedic training was completed in New Zealand, predominately in Dunedin and Christchurch. I underwent further subspecialty training in Knee Surgery and Foot and Ankle Surgery in Melbourne, Australia.
Positions and Membership
- Clinical Lecturer University of Otago
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
- New Zealand Knee and Sports Surgery Society
- New Zealand Foot and Ankle Society
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons