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Dr Hamish Rae

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Hurstville

Dr Hamish Rae

16 years of experience 5.0 (109 verified reviews)

3,709+
Patients seen
16
Years in practice
11
Publications
1
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Hamish Rae at a glance

Dr Hamish Rae is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Hurstville, Australia, practising at Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital. They have 23+ years of clinical experience. Procedures focus on gp consultation, annual physical exam, vaccination administration, minor procedure (skin). Educated at Universidad de Sevilla (MD, 2006). Serves patients in Hurstville, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr. Hamish Rae is a well respected and experienced orthopaedic surgeon operating in Hurstville Private Hospital (Sydney), and Goulburn Base Hospital (public). He is dedicated to providing specialised orthopaedic and trauma services to the community with subspecialty interest in arthroscopic shoulder surgery and primary and revision hip, knee and shoulder replacement surgery.

Dr. Rae is known for his approachable demeanour, and effective/open communication with patients. He maintains high professional standards and collaborates closely with therapy teams to optimise patient outcomes. He is well-versed in multimodal pain management and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol, working closely with anaesthestists and physiotherapist to ensure improved early recovery while minimalising complications.

Dr. Rae's primary focus is on joint replacement surgery for the hip, knee, and shoulder, as well as arthroscopic and open surgery of the shoulder. He utilises modern technology, including robotic surgery, patient-specific instrumentation, and computer navigation, to ensure precision and accuracy in joint replacement procedures. Robotic surgery is used routinely for knee replacements at both Hurstville Private Hospital and Goulburn Base Hospital. Dr. Rae's extensive training includes fellowships in shoulder and elbow surgery in Sydney and complex hip and knee arthroplasty (joint replacements) in London, UK. He played a pivotal role in establishing the modern orthopaedic department at Goulburn Base Hospital.

In addition to his clinical work, he has contributed to numerous international journals and presented his work at international meetings. He remains active in attending and participating in national and international conferences to stay updated on the latest advancements in orthopaedic surgery.

As a member of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association, Dr. Rae upholds the highest professional standards. Patients under his care can expect thorough assessment, world-class treatment and comprehensive postoperative management.

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

— Dr Hamish Rae

Education & training

  1. 2000–2006 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Hurstville (AU)
  2. 2006–2010 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Navarra, Hurstville (AU)

Career & appointments

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

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-73069 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-1FCA7548 · issued 2011 · renewal 2021
Malpractice insurance: HDI Global · 4,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 220
Annual physical exam 99395 1,530
Vaccination administration 90471 2,986
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 1,613

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 120 min in_clinic 270.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 30 min in_clinic 360.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

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HEADSHOT
Hamish Rae in consultation
IN OFFICE
Hamish Rae with the team
WITH TEAM
Hamish Rae at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 68s
Meet Hamish Rae

Research & publications

h-index: 4 · i10: 2

  1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
    Hamish Rae, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026
    DOI: 10.8093/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34493065 · cited by 140
  2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
    Hamish Rae, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.2292/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 33541464 · cited by 118

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
  • Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Hurstville · 2023 · oral abstract

Awards & memberships

Awards

  • 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Hurstville · 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 2026-03-05 · 4 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-08 · 10 min read

For international patients

Coordinator
Patient liaison · hamish.rae@euroclinics.example
Accepted international insurance
Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

109 verified reviews
4.96
★★★★⯨
109 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.7
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
98.0
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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 Hamish Rae's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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LOCAL CARE CONTEXT

Why local healthcare in Hurstville matters

Medical practice in Australia is governed by country-specific licensing, professional standards, and patient-safety regulations. Practitioners listed here are registered with the relevant Australia medical authority and operate within national rules on scope of practice, prescribing rights, and continuing professional development. Care delivered in Hurstville carries the additional benefits of local language support, in-person follow-up, and direct coordination with regional hospitals and labs. A verified profile means EuroClinics has cross-checked the practitioner or clinic against an official source (national medical register, public licence database, or the practitioner themselves), and that the data shown here matches that source as of the last verification date above.

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    Hamish Rae specialises in Orthopaedic Surgery in Hurstville, AU. 23 years of clinical experience.

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    Hamish Rae speaks English.

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