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Dr Islam Nassar
👤 13 years of experience
13,370+
Patients seen
13
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr Islam Nassar is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon and the Founder and Clinical Director of Arthritis Care and Rapid Recovery Arthroplasty (ACRRA) in North Gosford, New South Wales. He provides comprehensive care for hip, knee, and shoulder conditions, specialising in advanced joint replacement, revision procedures, and complex trauma surgery.
He performs surgery using modern, minimally invasive and muscle-sparing techniques, supported by robotic and patient-specific planning to enhance precision and recovery outcomes. Dr Nassar’s approach combines evidence-based surgical methods with individualised rehabilitation to restore mobility and confidence.
He consults from 12 Jarrett Street in North Gosford and operates at Gosford Private Hospital, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital, Gosford Public Hospital, and Wyong Public Hospital.
Dr Nassar holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh), a Master of Chirurgiae in Orthopaedics (MCh Orth), and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS Orth). He also holds an MBA and MHA from the USA and a Diploma in Hospital Management (DHM).
Consulting locations
ACRRA - Arthritis Care & Rapid Recovery Arthroplasty | Suite 3, 12 Jarrett Street, North Gosford NSW 2250
SAN Clinic | 172 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Macquarie University Hospital | Suite 303, Level 3, 2 Technology Place, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Maitland Hand & Orthopaedic Surgery | 144 Lawes Street, East Maitland NSW 2323
Private Hospitals
Gosford Private Hospital | Burrabil Ave, North Gosford NSW 2250
Sydney Adventist Hospital | 185 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Macquarie University Hospital | 3 Technology Pl, Macquarie University NSW 2109
Public Hospitals
Gosford Public Hospital | 75 Holden St, Gosford NSW 2250
Wyong Public Hospital | Pacific Hwy, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259
He performs surgery using modern, minimally invasive and muscle-sparing techniques, supported by robotic and patient-specific planning to enhance precision and recovery outcomes. Dr Nassar’s approach combines evidence-based surgical methods with individualised rehabilitation to restore mobility and confidence.
He consults from 12 Jarrett Street in North Gosford and operates at Gosford Private Hospital, Brisbane Waters Private Hospital, Gosford Public Hospital, and Wyong Public Hospital.
Dr Nassar holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBCh), a Master of Chirurgiae in Orthopaedics (MCh Orth), and is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS Orth). He also holds an MBA and MHA from the USA and a Diploma in Hospital Management (DHM).
Consulting locations
ACRRA - Arthritis Care & Rapid Recovery Arthroplasty | Suite 3, 12 Jarrett Street, North Gosford NSW 2250
SAN Clinic | 172 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Macquarie University Hospital | Suite 303, Level 3, 2 Technology Place, Macquarie Park NSW 2113
Maitland Hand & Orthopaedic Surgery | 144 Lawes Street, East Maitland NSW 2323
Private Hospitals
Gosford Private Hospital | Burrabil Ave, North Gosford NSW 2250
Sydney Adventist Hospital | 185 Fox Valley Rd, Wahroonga NSW 2076
Macquarie University Hospital | 3 Technology Pl, Macquarie University NSW 2109
Public Hospitals
Gosford Public Hospital | 75 Holden St, Gosford NSW 2250
Wyong Public Hospital | Pacific Hwy, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Islam Nassar
Education & training
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2003–2009 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2009–2013 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2013–2014 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08 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 | 1,991 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 169 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,185 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,718 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 10
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.9166/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 39466650 · cited by 183
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4525/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 37666418 · cited by 181
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7823/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 30051168 · cited by 43
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5201/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 31565035 · cited by 81
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Sydney · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Sydney · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
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 · islam.nassar@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
19 verified reviews4.95
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19 reviews
- 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
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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.
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