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Dr Dirk Van Bavel

Orthopaedic Surgery Melbourne

Dr Dirk Van Bavel

16 years of experience

13,283+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
14
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Dirk Van Bavel at a glance

Dr Dirk Van Bavel is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, Australia, practising at Universitat de València Teaching Hospital. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universitat de València (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Dirk van Bavel is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a special interest in all aspects of hip and knee surgery. Their expertise extends to arthroscopy, replacement, and revision procedures. Dr van Bavel has dedicated time to furthering their surgical skills, training with world-renowned surgeons in Belgium, England, and Canada. Through these experiences, they gained valuable knowledge in advanced sports knee surgery, primary and revision hip and knee replacement surgery, and all areas of patellofemoral surgery.

Dr van Bavel is recognised as a leading surgeon in robotic joint replacement surgery. Their commitment to advancing the field of orthopaedic surgery is evident in their role as a national trainer in robotic hip and knee replacement surgery. Dr van Bavel is actively involved in research, focusing on various aspects of robotic joint replacement surgery. Their dedication to research ensures they remain at the forefront of orthopaedic advancements.

“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”

— Dr Dirk Van Bavel

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universitat de València, Melbourne (AU)

Career & appointments

  1. 2010-09–2011-08 Junior consultant
    Universitat de València Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-199802 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-E3FC0613 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 2,890
Annual physical exam 99395 2,668
Vaccination administration 90471 2,996
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,275

Services & pricing

ServiceDurationModalityPrice
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 30 min in_clinic 540.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 810.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Dirk Van Bavel
HEADSHOT
Dirk Van Bavel in consultation
IN OFFICE
Dirk Van Bavel with the team
WITH TEAM
Dirk Van Bavel at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 60s
Meet Dirk Van Bavel

Research & publications

h-index: 3 · i10: 5

  1. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    Dirk Van Bavel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.3532/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38796824 · cited by 34
  2. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Dirk Van Bavel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.4780/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30722356 · cited by 24
  3. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    Dirk Van Bavel, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.5425/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 38623747 · cited by 102

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

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 2026-03-27 · 10 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-22 · 6 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · dirk.van.bavel.1@euroclinics.example

Location

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Recent reviews

  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
    Anna B.
  • ★★★★★ ✓ Verified
    Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
    Marco V.
  • ★★★★☆ ✓ Verified
    Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
    Helena F.

SPECIALTIES & PROCEDURES

Dr Dirk Van Bavel's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

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  • What does Dirk Van Bavel specialise in?

    Dirk Van Bavel specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Melbourne, AU.

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    Dirk Van Bavel treats conditions within Orthopaedic Surgery. View the full conditions-treated list on the profile.

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    Dirk Van Bavel speaks English.

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