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Dr John Swan
Orthopaedic Surgery · Melbourne
👤 16 years of experience
7,285+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
5
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr. John Swan is an accomplished Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in the treatment of conditions affecting the shoulder, forearm, hip, and knee. He operates privately at Knox Private Hospital and offers consultations at Victorian Orthopaedic Associates, where he handles urgent referrals, including Workcover, TAC, DVA, private, and uninsured patients.
Mr. Swan earned his medical degree from the University of Melbourne and completed his orthopaedic training in Victoria. He is a fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. Following his fellowship, he served as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Box Hill Hospital and the Northern Hospital, where he managed both elective upper and lower limb conditions as well as orthopaedic trauma.
To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Swan undertook additional fellowship training in shoulder and knee sports injuries and joint replacements at Clinique Des Cedres in Grenoble, France, under the guidance of Dr. Johannes Barth. He also completed a clinical fellowship at L’Hopital de la Croix Rousse in Lyon, France, with Professor Sebastien Lustig, focusing on arthroscopic, robotic-assisted, and complex revision surgeries of the shoulder and lower limbs.
Upon returning to Australia, Dr. Swan received further training in anterior minimally invasive hip replacement surgery and is proficient in performing both primary and revision hip replacement surgeries. His extensive experience includes the supervision of orthopaedic registrars and international fellows. Dr. Swan holds a Master of Surgery by Research from the University of Melbourne and has been awarded multiple research scholarships. He has authored over 35 original research publications and contributed to six book chapters on shoulder and knee surgery.
Dr. Swan is affiliated with several professional organisations, including the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, the Australian Orthopaedic Association, the Victorian Shoulder and Elbow Society, and the Australian Medical Association. His practice encompasses a wide range of conditions, including shoulder joint replacement (both anatomic and reverse), rotator cuff tears, shoulder stabilization, shoulder dislocation and labral tears, biceps tendon rupture, upper limb fractures, carpal tunnel release, hip and knee joint replacement, radio frequency ablation, sporting injuries of the knee (including multi-ligament and ACL injuries), knee arthroscopy, total and partial knee arthroplasty, and general orthopaedic trauma.
Mr. Swan earned his medical degree from the University of Melbourne and completed his orthopaedic training in Victoria. He is a fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. Following his fellowship, he served as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Box Hill Hospital and the Northern Hospital, where he managed both elective upper and lower limb conditions as well as orthopaedic trauma.
To further enhance his expertise, Dr. Swan undertook additional fellowship training in shoulder and knee sports injuries and joint replacements at Clinique Des Cedres in Grenoble, France, under the guidance of Dr. Johannes Barth. He also completed a clinical fellowship at L’Hopital de la Croix Rousse in Lyon, France, with Professor Sebastien Lustig, focusing on arthroscopic, robotic-assisted, and complex revision surgeries of the shoulder and lower limbs.
Upon returning to Australia, Dr. Swan received further training in anterior minimally invasive hip replacement surgery and is proficient in performing both primary and revision hip replacement surgeries. His extensive experience includes the supervision of orthopaedic registrars and international fellows. Dr. Swan holds a Master of Surgery by Research from the University of Melbourne and has been awarded multiple research scholarships. He has authored over 35 original research publications and contributed to six book chapters on shoulder and knee surgery.
Dr. Swan is affiliated with several professional organisations, including the Royal Australian College of Surgeons, the Australian Orthopaedic Association, the Victorian Shoulder and Elbow Society, and the Australian Medical Association. His practice encompasses a wide range of conditions, including shoulder joint replacement (both anatomic and reverse), rotator cuff tears, shoulder stabilization, shoulder dislocation and labral tears, biceps tendon rupture, upper limb fractures, carpal tunnel release, hip and knee joint replacement, radio frequency ablation, sporting injuries of the knee (including multi-ligament and ACL injuries), knee arthroscopy, total and partial knee arthroplasty, and general orthopaedic trauma.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr John Swan
Education & training
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2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 2,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,833 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 807 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 999 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 376 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 20 · i10: 5
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.3766/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36022102 · cited by 177
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.1817/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 34155059 · cited by 19
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.1034/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 36340617 · cited by 5
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.3049/euroclin.2023.3 · PMID: 31385155 · cited by 191
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Melbourne · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Melbourne · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2011
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2011
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2011
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · john.swan@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
6 verified reviews4.89
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6 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 4.9
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.6
- Staff Friendliness
- 4.9
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.8
- Value For Money
- 4.8
- Would Recommend Pct
- 97.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
