About Dr Gavin Nimon
Dr Gavin Nimon is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Adelaide with extensive experience in surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist/hand and knee.
Having completed training in 1999 in Australia and developing advanced techniques in the United Kingdom and Europe, he has many years of experience. He holds the appointment of Head of Shoulder and Upper Limb Surgery at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and commits a large amount of his time to the treatment of public patients.
About Glenelg Orthopaedics
He performs totally arthroscopic reconstructive and stabilization procedures to the shoulder including Rotator Cuff repairs, SLAP repairs, treatment of bursitis and ac joint arthritis. He also has a large experience with shoulder and knee replacement surgery and maintains professional excellence being involved in continuing professional training and audits through professional bodies.
He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, as well as the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
Dr Gavin Nimon also holds an academic appointment as Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and is actively involved in research and teaching of Medical students, junior doctors and Orthopaedic trainees, also holding the position of Supervisor of Orthopaedic trainee surgeons at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
He has International and local publications and presentations in the United Kingdom, USA and Australia, having been awarded the Bauze prize for best paper.
The many facets of Dr Gavin Nimon
Gavin is passionate about his work in Orthopaedics and believes that his role is not only as a surgeon for today, but to assist the Surgeon of tomorrow.
The Surgeon
Dr Nimon is extensively involved in professional standards and has held appointments on the executive for the Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia, Australian Orthopaedic Association (SA Branch) and SA Hand Surgical Society, as well as being a member of the Australian Hand Surgical Society of Australia.
Dr Gavin Nimon understands that an orthopaedic injury can have a significant impact on your independence and quality of life. That’s why he is passionate about providing you with complete patient care from diagnosis, injury prevention, rehabilitation, surgery and aftercare.
The Teacher
Dr Gavin Nimon also holds an academic appointment as Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide and is actively involved in research and teaching of Medical students, junior doctors and Orthopaedic trainees, also holding the position of Supervisor of Orthopaedic trainee surgeons at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
The Sports Doctor:-
Dr Nimon has a long history of sports medical involvement, working with Queen of the South Scottish Football team whilst in the UK, and the Glenelg Football Club (SANFL) for many years.
The Educator
Dr Gavin Nimon stays abreast of all aras of medical care, by providing a Podcast “Aussie Med Ed”, where he interviews colleagues and specialists in various ares of medical care. The team approach to education, means that he can provide a holistic approach to your treatment.
Gavin believes that medical care is a team approach, and the Podcast allows him to stay abreast of areas of medicine outwith jis specialty, and nit provides an education opportunity for junior doctors.
Aussie Med Ed is now accredited by the Royal Australasian college of General Practitioners for education, and general practitioners can claim CPD points for listening to episodes. These same episodes are available to the public and can be found at www.medicalpodcast.au.
Our Mission Is to Provide Quality Orthopaedic Care
Dr Nimon has a special interest in upper limb (shoulder and elbow), hand/wrist and knee injuries.
Common conditions he sees include:
Some interesting facts about Dr Gavin Nimon
Arthroscopic Surgery (Minimally invasive)
All procedures under minimally invasive and arthroscopic techniques.
Joint Replacement Surgery
He also undertakes Shoulder and Knee replacements for arthritis
Professional
He obtained his Fellowship from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Australia, but is also a fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh, and worked in the UK for 6 years
University of Adelaide appointment
When not at Glenelg Orthopaedics, Dr Nimon teaches at the medical school and is appointed as Senior Lecturer at the University of Adelaide.
Head of Shoulder Surgery, Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Dr Nimon is the Head of Upper Limb at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and consults and operates there in a public capacity, believing that everyone deserves quality treatment
Extensively involved in Shoulder and Hand Surgery associations
He is past president of the SA Hand Surgery Society and past secretary of the Shoulder and Elbow Society of Australia.