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Orthopaedic Surgeon In Merewether
- General Info
Dr Lachlan Cornford is a Newcastle based Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in hip, knee and trauma surgery.
This culminated in his admission as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association. He went on to complete subspecialty Hip and Knee fellowships in Sydney with Dr’s Michael Solomon and David Broe and in Paris at the Clinique du Sport with Dr Frederic Laude.
Anterior minimally invasive hip surgery Enhanced recovery following joint replacement Hip preservation and management of young adult hip conditions Traumatic and sports injuries Kinematically aligned total knee replacement Knee ligament reconstruction Arthroscopic knee surgeryDr Cornford currently works as a consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at Lingard Private Hospital, John Hunter Hospital, Royal Newcastle Centre, and Belmont Hospital.
- Accreditations
Royal Australasian College Of Surgeons
- Email Business
- Staff
- 1-10
- Service Notes
- Open Monday to Friday
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- Category
- Keywords
- joint replacement, knee replacement, knee surgery, orthopaedic, sports injuries
Where can I see Dr Cornford?
Dr Cornford sees patients at Lingard Medical Centre, Suite 3/2 Lingard St Merewether 2291. Call (02) 4047 1197 to make an appointment. Dr Cornford also has a public outpatient clinic at the Royal Newcastle Centre.
What if I need to see Dr Cornford urgently?
Some conditions are urgent and require attention within a week. If your doctor decides that your appointment cannot wait, then the referral should reflect this so an appropriate time can be arranged.
Do I need a referral to see Dr Cornford?
You need a referral for your account to be reimbursed by Medicare. Without a referral you will have to pay the full fee for the consultation.

