Grampians Hip & Knee Clinic
Specialists in Hip and Knee Joint Replacement Surgery.
Specialists in hip and knee surgery
Knee replacement and knee realignment surgery for knee arthritis
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Welcome to Grampians Hip and Knee Surgery. We specialise exclusively in the assessment and treatment of hip and knee conditions. We provide surgical treatment for knee arthritis with robotic assisted knee replacements and knee realignment surgery and hip replacement surgery for hip arthritis.
We focus on individualised care and tailor treatments to your level of function and activity.
Our clinic is located conveniently in St John of God Hospital Ballarat. Mr Dillon also consults and operates fortnightly in Hamilton and operates in St Vincents Private Werribee in the Medibank No Gap Joint Replacement Programme.
Our Team
Grampians Hip & Knee Clinic
Vicki
Administration
Christie
Administration
Our administration team are experienced in all duties associated with your surgery, from booking procedures to scheduling your after care appointments. They can assist with Medicare claims and are only too happy to help you at any stage of your surgery journey.
John Dillon
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Mr John Dillon is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon holding dual fellowships with the Royal Australian College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Surgeons Ireland. John moved to Australia from Ireland in 2011 and now lives in Ballarat where he runs Grampians Hip and Knee Clinic and specialises exclusively in the treatment of hip and knee replacement surgery. He has specialised in the field of orthopaedic surgery for over 20 years.
After completing his orthopaedic training, John spent a year at the internationally renowned Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in London – the largest specialist orthopaedic hospital in the UK- refining his skills in hip and knee replacement surgery. Since relocating to Australia, he has built a reputation for high quality orthopaedic care and a patient centred approach.
In his practice, he uses both robotic and non-robotic knee replacement surgery and performs hip replacement through both the anterior and posterior approach. He focuses on individualised care and tailors treatment to his patient’s level of function and activity, occupational and lifestyle needs and personal preferences.
Through his work in Ballarat, Hamilton and Werribee, Mr Dillon provides patients across Melbourne’s Western corridor with convenient access to specialist hip and knee expertise closer to home.
Outside of his consulting and surgical work, John is head of teaching for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal medicine at Deakin Medical School (Geelong).
Areas of expertise:
- Hip replacement surgery- anterior approach, posterior approach
- Knee replacement surgery
- Robotic assisted Knee replacement surgery
- Partial knee replacement
- Knee Realignment surgery
- Patellofemoral stabilisation
Individualised care and tailored treatments.
We tailor your treatment to your level of function and activity, occupational and lifestyle needs and personal preferences. We work with you each step of the way so you get the best results possible.
To get you back on your feet soon after surgery, we use the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Model. It optimises your pre-surgery condition and minimises your post-operative pain. This has been shown to speed up your rehabilitation and improve your outcome after surgery. It is a coordinated team approach that has specific targets along your surgical journey.
“We are committed to the health and wellbeing of our patients. We understand the complexities of life undertaking surgery and will help you every step of the way”
Hip Replacement
Hip replacement through both the anterior and posterior approach.
Knee Replacement
Robotic Assisted knee replacement and knee realignment surgery for arthritis.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make an appointment?
To make an appointment call 03 5331 2887.
You will need a referral from your GP to bring with you on the day.
Where are you located?
Grampians Hip and Knee Clinic is conveniently located within the Orthopaedic Consulting Suites of St John of God Hospital in central Ballarat.
There is onsite parking and public transport nearby.
What do I bring to my appointment?
For your appointment please bring:
- your referral from your GP, local doctor or specialist
- any X-rays, CT or MRI scans that you have
- your medicare card
- private health insurance details
Please wear comfortable clothes that John will be able to assess your hip or knee joints in (e.g. leggings, shorts).
What if I need X-rays?
If you need X-rays or other imaging, this can be done by Lake Imaging at St John of God Hospital, conveniently located across the corridor from Grampians Hip and Knee Clinic.
Is Mr Dillon a No Gap Joint Replacement Provider?
Mr Dillon is a Medibank Private No Gap Joint Replacement Provider at St Vincents Private Hospital in Werribee. For all other health insurers and for Medibank Private patients having their surgery at St John of God Ballarat he is a Known Gap Provider.
Our Patient Portal
Your resource for Pre and Post Surgery.
Our specially developed Patient Portal offers you information in the form of instructions, images and videos to assist you to get ready for surgery and also in the recovery / rehabilitation phase.
It is password protected and for use by our patients only. As a patient, you will receive an email from us with access details.
Grampians Hip & Knee Clinic
Orthopaedic Consulting Suites
St John of God Hospital
101 Drummond Street North
Ballarat VIC 3350
Enter through St John of God Hospital main reception.
