Dr Ritesh Dawra is an Orthopaedic Surgeon practising at the Sunshine Coast Centre for Orthopaedics. He also holds a staff specialist position at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital. He offers general orthopaedic services with special interest in Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Sports medicine, Trauma surgery and Fracture management.

Ritesh completed his specialist Orthopaedic training and a Fellowship in Joint Arthroplasty in India. He worked in the UK prior to moving to Australia.

He completed his specialty training in Orthopaedics in Queensland. During his training in Australia, he worked at major tertiary care hospitals in Brisbane, including the Princess Alexandra Hospital, the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, the Prince Charles Hospital and the Queensland Children's Hospital.

With more than 20 years experience in his field and having worked across various tertiary level teaching hospitals in Queensland, ACT and overseas, he brings a broad range of experience in the field of hip and knee arthroplasty, adult reconstructive procedures and orthopaedic trauma surgery.

Dr Dawra also maintains a strong focus on teaching and mentorship through involvement of trainees and junior doctors at the public hospital.

He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

Ritesh brings with him a passion to excel, extensive experience, diligence and excellent communication skills. He places real emphasis on the provision of high quality, efficient and effective services to his patients while utilising his skills and knowledge towards improving individual outcomes for his patients.

• Hip & Knee Arthroplasty

• Sports Medicine

• Trauma Surgery

• Fracture Management