Dr Lachlan Host

Dr. Lachlan Host is a highly specialised orthopaedic surgeon with a strong focus on joint replacement surgery for the knee and hip, arthroscopic knee surgery, and fracture management. He is dedicated to providing cutting-edge treatments to his patients. Dr. Host is particularly proud to offer the latest advancements in anterior minimally-invasive surgeries (AMIS) for hip replacement, as well as kinematically aligned and patient-specific instrumented (PSI) knee replacements. Dr. Host believes in the power of technology to enhance orthopaedic surgery and improve patient outcomes. He is committed to bringing these technological advancements to the residents of regional areas, allowing them to access high-quality care without the need for travel. As a local resident in the Central West with his wife and four children, he is deeply rooted in the community and takes pride in offering his services to the Bathurst, Lithgow, Blue Mountains, and Mudgee areas. His training background includes mentorship from top surgeons in New South Wales and Queensland, as well as military service and a fellowship in Edinburgh. Dr. Host is a passionate advocate for improving the quality of life for his patients, and he welcomes anyone seeking personalised care and innovative solutions to visit his team for a consultation. Dr. Host obtained his FRACS (Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons) qualification from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2015. He also holds a Bachelor of Medicine with a focus on Orthopaedics from the University of Newcastle, which he completed in 2004.

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

1. 2001–2007
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universitat de Barcelona

2. 2007–2011
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   Universidad de Navarra

1. 2011-09–2012-08
   Junior consultant

   Universitat de Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 7 · i10: 2

Selected publications

1. Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery

   Dr Lachlan Host, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2026

   DOI: 10.3930/euroclin.2026.0 · cited by 55

2. Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across

   Dr Lachlan Host, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.7953/euroclin.2025.1 · cited by 189

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