Dr Steve Nicol

Dr Steve Nicol is an experienced and greatly-respected orthopaedic surgeon whose patient-centred approach to care - focusing on treating the patient, not just the injury or condition - has earned him high regard from patients and colleagues alike. He always takes time to understand the significant effects that an injury or orthopaedic condition may be having on a patient’s life, before tailoring a treatment and rehabilitation plan that meets their individual needs and expectations.

Dr Nicol focuses on managing the whole spectrum of foot and ankle disorders and injuries. He has a rare passion for orthopaedic trauma, with advanced training in complex trauma and limb reconstruction, skilled in treating all fractures of the lower and upper limbs. Known by peers and patients for his meticulous, exacting surgical approach, his practice focuses on immediate or very early weight-bearing and mobilisation, promoting rapid recovery. He is an accomplished arthroplasty surgeon, with excellent long term results from the hip and knee replacements he has performed.

With vast experience in industry-leading techniques, using the most up-to-date implants and soft-tissue sparing approaches, Dr Nicol strives to achieve accelerated recovery rates and an early return to function, work and sport for his patients. As an active person himself, he recognises the importance of a rapid return to normal function after illness and injury for both physical and mental wellbeing.

Before relocating to Australia, Dr Nicol was lead consultant for orthopaedic trauma at a UK Major Trauma Centre. For the last 6 years he has enjoyed the challenging work and great lifestyle offered by far North Queensland, as Staff Specialist and more recently Director of Orthopaedics at the Townsville University Hospital. Having now moved with his family to the Gold Coast, he brings with him a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to patient-centred care.