Trust score 8/100
Dr John Gallagher
Orthopaedic Surgery · Brisbane
👤 10 years of experience
11,457+
Patients seen
10
Years in practice
12
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr John Gallagher at the Qld Knee Surgery Clinic now subspecialises in only managing end stage arthritis requiring knee replacement.
Dr Gallagher now has 30 years orthopaedic surgery experience, graduating from Queensland University in 1993, commencing his orthopaedic career in 1996 and finishing his training in 2002 under the President of the Australian Knee Society. For the last 22 years, since 2003, Dr Gallagher has exclusively performed knee surgery only and undertook 3 years of further subspecialist knee surgery training with Presidents of 3 world renowned societies – the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Knee Society (AKS) and the British Knee Society (BASK).
Since 2003, Dr Gallagher has performed more than 20 different knee operations including arthroscopy, anterior cruciate and other ligament reconstructions, cartilage and meniscal transplants, patellofemoral realignment and stabilisation, femoral and tibial osteotomies and partial and total knee replacement. But, from 2025 onwards, Dr
Gallagher is focusing on the advances in knee replacement surgery, using robotic assisted and computer navigated technology combined with small incision and rapid rehabilitation techniques. Dr Gallagher established the Qld Knee Surgery Clinic in 2006 and has a team of nurses, physiotherapists and clinic staff who have worked together for many years and over the last few decades have assisted more than 10,000 patients.
Professional associations:
· Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (2002)
· Australian Orthopaedic Association (2002)
· Australian Medical Association (2006)
· Australian Knee Society (2006)
Expertise:
· Australian trained and qualified (FRACS, FA Orth,MBBS)
· Completed 3 prestigious international knee surgery fellowships (AOSSM, AKS, BASK)
· More than 22 years as a dedicated “Knee Only” specialist orthopaedic surgeon
· Cared for more than 10,000 knee patients
Areas of special interest:
· Total knee replacement
· Partial knee replacement
· Robotic assisted and computer navigated surgery
· Minimally invasive (small incision) surgery
Dr Gallagher now has 30 years orthopaedic surgery experience, graduating from Queensland University in 1993, commencing his orthopaedic career in 1996 and finishing his training in 2002 under the President of the Australian Knee Society. For the last 22 years, since 2003, Dr Gallagher has exclusively performed knee surgery only and undertook 3 years of further subspecialist knee surgery training with Presidents of 3 world renowned societies – the American Orthopaedic Society of Sports Medicine (AOSSM), the American Knee Society (AKS) and the British Knee Society (BASK).
Since 2003, Dr Gallagher has performed more than 20 different knee operations including arthroscopy, anterior cruciate and other ligament reconstructions, cartilage and meniscal transplants, patellofemoral realignment and stabilisation, femoral and tibial osteotomies and partial and total knee replacement. But, from 2025 onwards, Dr
Gallagher is focusing on the advances in knee replacement surgery, using robotic assisted and computer navigated technology combined with small incision and rapid rehabilitation techniques. Dr Gallagher established the Qld Knee Surgery Clinic in 2006 and has a team of nurses, physiotherapists and clinic staff who have worked together for many years and over the last few decades have assisted more than 10,000 patients.
Professional associations:
· Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (2002)
· Australian Orthopaedic Association (2002)
· Australian Medical Association (2006)
· Australian Knee Society (2006)
Expertise:
· Australian trained and qualified (FRACS, FA Orth,MBBS)
· Completed 3 prestigious international knee surgery fellowships (AOSSM, AKS, BASK)
· More than 22 years as a dedicated “Knee Only” specialist orthopaedic surgeon
· Cared for more than 10,000 knee patients
Areas of special interest:
· Total knee replacement
· Partial knee replacement
· Robotic assisted and computer navigated surgery
· Minimally invasive (small incision) surgery
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr John Gallagher
Education & training
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2006–2012 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2012–2016 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
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2016–2017 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2016-09–2017-08 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 | 1,125 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,227 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,259 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,108 |
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 | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 7 · i10: 4
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.1381/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 32364650 · cited by 157
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Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.4536/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 31765937 · cited by 95
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European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.7049/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 37280244 · cited by 153
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Brisbane · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Brisbane · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2017
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2017
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2017
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.gallagher@euroclinics.example
Location
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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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