Mr John Swan

Mr John Swan completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne and subsequently undertook his orthopaedic training in Victoria. He is a fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
After completing his fellowship John was appointed as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon at both Box Hill Hospital and the Northern Hospital for a number of years and was actively involved in managing elective upper and lower limb conditions and orthopaedic trauma.

He then undertook fellowship training in shoulder and knee sports injuries and joint replacements
at the Clinique Des Cedres, Grenoble France, with Dr Johannes Barth. This was followed by a clinical
fellowship at L Hospital de la Croix Rousse, Lyon France with Professor Sebastien Lustig where he
gained further experience in arthroscopic, robotic-assisted surgery and complex revision surgery of
the shoulder and lower limb. This broad experience gives him the ability to treat patients with a
variety of complex problems of both the upper and lower limbs.

John is actively involved in orthopaedic training supervision and has completed a Master of Surgery
by Research at the University of Melbourne and was the recipient of multiple research scholarships.
He has authored over 30 original research publications and has written 6 book chapters on
shoulder and knee surgery. His research experience enables John to ensure his patients are always
provided with the most current information and treatment for their conditions.
Beyond his passion for orthopaedic surgery, John likes to spend time with his young family and
when time permits, he pursues his hobbies of motorsport, cycling and alpine skiing.