Dr Ben W Dowdle

Hand Surgeon · Orthopaedic Surgeon

MaleHampton, VIC

About

Dr Ben W Dowdle is a Hand Surgeon and Orthopaedic Surgeon practising at The Orthopaedic Group in Hampton, VIC. Dr Ben W Dowdle also consults in Langwarrin, VIC. Areas of clinical interest include Upper limb trauma - Hand and wrist fractures, including distal radius and scaphoid fractures; traumatic soft tissue injuries of the hand and wrist; rotator cuff tears; distal bicep ruptures. Arthritis - In the hand. Affiliated with Peninsula Private Hospital Victoria and Linacre Private Hospital.

Areas of clinical interest

Upper limb trauma - Hand and wrist fracturesincluding distal radius and scaphoid fracturestraumatic soft tissue injuries of the hand and wristrotator cuff tearsdistal bicep ruptures. Arthritis - In the handwristelbow and shoulder. Treating hand conditions using arthroscopic (key-hole) techniques - Ganglionstrigger fingersbenign hand tumours. Compressive neuropathies in the wrist - Carpal tunnel syndromecubital tunnel syndrome. Joint replacement surgery - Wrist replacements (arthroplasty)shoulder replacementsthumb joint replacement*. *Ben is one of the few surgeons in Melbourne’s south-east who offersand has done the necessary trainingto perform thumb joint replacements.

Locations

The Orthopaedic Group
Linacre Private Hospital Consulting Suites, Suite 1, 12 Linacre Road, Hampton VIC 3188
Practice
Langwarrin Orthopaedic Consulting Suites, 109 Cranbourne-Frankston Road, Langwarrin VIC 3910

Details

Qualifications
  • Fellow of the Australian Hand Surgery Society (post fellowship training in hand, wrist & micro surgery)
  • Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics)
  • Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)– University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Medical Science – University of Melbourne
  • Postgraduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy – University of Melbourne
AffiliationsLinacre Private Hospital (Hampton, VIC), Peninsula Private Hospital Victoria (Langwarrin, VIC)

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