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Dr Kosta Calligeros

Verified Orthopaedic Surgery Melbourne

Dr Kosta Calligeros

15 years of experience 5.0 (17 verified reviews)

10,041+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
4
Publications
2
Languages spoken

PROFILE SUMMARY

About Dr Kosta Calligeros at a glance

Dr Kosta Calligeros is an Orthopaedic Surgery practitioner based in Melbourne, 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, 2007). Serves patients in Melbourne, Australia and the surrounding area.

VERIFIED PHYSICIAN PROFILE · UPDATED MAY 2026

About

Dr Kosta Calligeros is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at Monash Health, with public appointments at Monash Health and Peninsula Health. He also has a private practice at Peninsula Private Hospital (Frankston), Beleura Hospital (Mornington) and St John of God Private Hospital (Berwick), where he specialises in joint reconstruction (Hip and Knee replacment surgery) and trauma surgery. Kosta focuses particularly on clear communication with his patients and giving them the expert care they need.
Dr Calligeros completed his Bachelor of Medicine and Surgey in 2003 at the University of Sydney and completed his specialist training in NSW in 2012. He was awarded his fellowship after training in orthaedic specialty departments in Australia, the US, and the UK. During this time, he was based at a range of units, including the John Hunter Trauma Centre, Newcastle NSW, The Royal Women and Children's Hospital in Adelaide , the Shriners Children's Orthopaedic Hospital in Portland Oregon (USA), the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh in Scotland where he undertook research in spine surgery in 2005 and limb alignment surgery in Portland in 2010. Kosta has multiple publications in well regarded journals in orthopaedics.
Following this, he relocated for almost 2 years to pursue a subspecialist fellowship in The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, focusing on complex arthroplasty, including revision hip and knee replacement, complex trauma, and sports ligament reconstruction.
Kosta is very committed to teaching trainee surgeons and is a supervsing surgeon for the Australian Orthopaedic Association in his appointments both at Monash Health and Peninsula Health.
He continues to have an interest in research and is undertaking ongoing research in both trauma and hip and knee surgery.
Dr Calligeros is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

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

— Dr Kosta Calligeros

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  2. 2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
    Universidad de Sevilla, Melbourne (AU)
  3. 2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
    Cleveland Clinic, US

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

Licenses & insurance

Medical licenses

AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
#AU-486578 active · expires 2028-12-31

Board certifications

European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
#EB-A34BD529 · issued 2012 · renewal 2022
Malpractice insurance: AmTrust Europe · 2,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file

Procedures performed

ProcedureCodeLifetime count
GP consultation 99213 956
Annual physical exam 99395 1,018
Vaccination administration 90471 2,410
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 957

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 720.00 EUR
Minor procedure (skin) 120 min in_clinic 630.00 EUR

Office, team & in practice

Kosta Calligeros
HEADSHOT
Kosta Calligeros in consultation
IN OFFICE
Kosta Calligeros with the team
WITH TEAM
Kosta Calligeros at a conference
CONFERENCE

Videos

introduction · 98s
Meet Kosta Calligeros

Research & publications

h-index: 13 · i10: 4

  1. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Kosta Calligeros, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025
    DOI: 10.6151/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37551545 · cited by 92
  2. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
    Kosta Calligeros, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024
    DOI: 10.3821/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31581522 · cited by 46
  3. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
    Kosta Calligeros, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023
    DOI: 10.9013/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 39449949 · cited by 200

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
  • 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international

Society memberships

  • WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2012
  • European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2012

Articles by this doctor

  • Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery 2026-03-21 · 8 min read
  • Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery? 2026-01-11 · 9 min read

For international patients

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

Location

1 tag

Patient reviews

17 verified reviews
5.00
★★★★★
17 reviews
5★ 2
4★ 1
3★ 0
2★ 0
1★ 0
Bedside Manner
5.0
Knowledge
5.0
Wait Time
4.8
Staff Friendliness
5.0
Ease Of Appointment
4.9
Value For Money
4.9
Would Recommend Pct
99.0
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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 Kosta Calligeros's Areas of Specialty

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Orthopaedic Surgery

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    Kosta Calligeros speaks English, Greek.

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