Dr David Kerr

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Hip & Knee Specialist Perth MBBS, FRACS (Orth), BSc (Physiotherapy)

Education & Qualifications

Dr Kerr completed his Bachelor of Physiotherapy at Curtin University in Perth before pursuing further medical training. He earned his medical degree from the University of Notre Dame in Sydney, followed by extensive orthopaedic training in New South Wales, where he achieved his Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS).

He has undertaken advanced fellowship training in:

• Anterior hip replacement surgery
• Robotic knee surgery
• ACL ligament reconstruction with a variety of graft options
• Joint-preserving techniques for knee arthritis

Under the mentorship of Dr David Wysocki, Dr Antony Liddell, and Dr Jens Buelow, Dr Kerr has developed specialised expertise in minimally invasive and innovative orthopaedic procedures

Professional Experience

Dr Kerr’s experience spans both metropolitan and rural hospitals, equipping him with broad expertise in elective and complex trauma-related orthopaedic care. He is dedicated to integrating the latest surgical technologies with evidence-based, minimally invasive techniques to optimise patient outcomes.

Awards & Achievements

• Registrar of the Year (2019), St Vincent’s Public Hospital
• Dux of Melbourne Medical Clinical School (2015)
• Australian Orthopaedic Association Undergraduate Scholar (2015)
• Rural Elective Scholarship (2013)

Approach to Care

Dr Kerr prioritises a patient-centred approach, combining compassion, clear communication, and individualised treatment plans. He strongly believes in patient education, ensuring that all patients fully understand their treatment options and feel comfortable at every stage of their care.

Research & Publications

Dr Kerr actively engages in orthopaedic research, regularly presenting at national conferences. His research interests include joint arthroplasty outcomes, fracture care, and sports injuries.

Presentations:

• Does the form of VTE prophylaxis alter the rate of reoperation following TKR  – AOA NATIONAL ASM 2018
• Complete rupture of the FHL tendon in an isolated closed injury – AOFAS NATIONAL ASM 2018
• Does a fracture liaison service reduce the rates of subsequent fracture – AOA NATIONAL ASM 2017
• Does a fracture liaison service reduce the rates of subsequent fracture – AOA NSW ASM 2017
• Occupational exposure to Methoxyflurane (presented by co-author) – ANZAC ASM 2017

Publications:

• Occupational exposure to Methoxyflurane – British Journal of Anaesthesia 2018
• Does the form of VTE prophylaxis alter the rate of reoperation following TKR- ANZ Journal of Surgery 2019
• Complete rupture of the FHL tendon in an isolated closed injury – Journal of Muscle, Ligaments and Tendons 2019
• Undergraduate orthopaedic scholarship review – AOA bulletin 2016
• Patient Specific Total Knee Arthroplasty – Australian Medical Student Journal 2013