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Aaron Tay
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (2000)
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedic Surgery) (2009)
Shoulder & Knee Surgery
Aaron is a highly experienced Orthopaedic Surgeon with subspecialty expertise in shoulder, elbow, and knee conditions. He is known for his caring and approachable manner, working closely with each patient to deliver personalised and effective treatment.
Born in Singapore and raised in Perth, Aaron completed his schooling at Scotch College before graduating from the University of Western Australia with a degree in Medicine and Surgery He began his medical career at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and later moved to New South Wales to undertake Orthopaedic surgical training. In 2007, he returned to Western Australia to complete his training.
To further specialise in shoulder and knee surgery, Aaron pursued advanced international fellowships. In France, he trained with internationally recognised shoulder surgeons in Rennes and Lyon, focusing on arthroscopic and joint replacement surgery. He then moved to Canada, joining a leading Sports Shoulder, Elbow & Knee clinic involved in research and the care of professional ice hockey and football athletes.
In 2011, Aaron returned to Perth and took up appointments at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and in private practice at The Orthopaedic Group WA. He remains actively involved in public health, continuing to provide upper limb and trauma services at SCGH. From 2019 to 2025, he served as Head of Department and is currently the supervisor of the SCGH Upper Limb and Trauma Fellowship, which attracts international surgeons for year-long training placements.
Aaron is also dedicated to medical education. He served as a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at the University of Western Australia from 2012 to 2018, running hands-on courses and laboratory sessions for medical students and surgical trainees. From 2015 to 2018, he was the Director of Orthopaedic Training at SCGH under the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA).
His clinical expertise includes the treatment of all shoulder, elbow, and many knee conditions. He performs minimally invasive arthroscopic procedures, joint replacements, and employs advanced surgical technologies including computer-assisted planning and robotic-assisted surgery.
Aaron consults privately at The Orthopaedic Group in Nedlands and operates at Hollywood Private Hospital.
Services
Shoulder Surgery
The shoulder is a ball and socket joint made up of a large ball (humerus) and a shallow socket (glenoid). It is prone to injury from overhead work or play, as well as age related wear and tear. Symptoms of a shoulder problem may include pain, weakness, or instability.
Our shoulder specialists at The Orthopaedic Group can guide you through the investigation and management of shoulder problems, and provide advice on both operative and non-operative strategies for care.
Knee Surgery
The knee is a complex hinge joint. It is susceptible to both injury and arthritis with frequent presenting symptoms including pain, catching and instability.
Our knee specialists at The Orthopaedic Group are skilled in the assessment of knee pathology in all ages and can help you manage your symptoms with advice on non-operative treatments, as well as the full range of surgical options supported by the best technology.
Our team uses all current technologies including custom planned joint replacement and robotic assisted surgery to deliver accurate operations.
Hand & Wrist Surgery
The Orthopaedic Group WA hand and wrist surgeons have sub-specialty knowledge of hand and wrist anatomy and pathology and are experienced in the management of both degenerative and traumatic conditions. They are fellows of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and can advise on both surgical and non-surgical care.
Biography + Affiliations
- University of Western Australia
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Westerna Australia (2000)
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Ortho) (2009)
- Upper Limb and Sports Medicine Fellowship – Dr Peter Hales. Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Clinic, Perth, Australia (2009)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy & Arthroplasty Fellowship – Dr Philippe Collin. Centre Hospitalier Privé Saint-Grégoire, Rennes, France (2010)
- Shoulder Surgical Visitation – Dr Gilles Walch. Centre Orthopedique, Santy Lyon, France (2010)
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine & Upper Extremity Reconstruction Fellowship – Dr Peter MacDonald. Pan Am Clinic, Winnipeg, Canada (2010)
- Medical Board of Australia – General Registration
- Fellowship trained in Shoulder, Elbow & Knee Surgery.
- Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
- Arthroscopic Association of North America
- Australian Medical Association
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Head of Department Orthopaedic Surgery 2018-2025
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Deputy Head of Department Orthopaedic Surgery 2012-2018
- Director of Training Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital (AOA), 2015-2018
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital Trainee Supervisor (AOA) 2011- Current
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Younger Fellows WA Committee Member 2013-2014
- University of Western Australia. Senior Lecturer 2012-2018
Fellows of the SCGH Upper Limb & Trauma Fellowship
| 2011-2012 | Joris Ploegmaker |
| 2012-2013 | Betram The |
| 2013-2014 | Tim Doyle |
| 2014-2015 | Navendu Goyal |
| 2015-2016 | Gev Bhabra |
| 2016-2017 | Terence Savaridas |
| 2017-2018 | Scott MacInnes |
| 2018 | Andrew Titchner |
| 2018-2019 | Lawrence Moulton |
| 2019-2020 | Christopher Downham |
| 2020-2021 | Peter Dacombe |
| 2021-2023 | Damien Tucker |
| 2023 | Lynsey Henderson |
| 2023-2024 | David Gamble |
| 2024-2025 | Simon Weil |
- “Intra-articular versus intravenous administration of tranexamic acid in lower limb total arthroplasty: a systematic review and meta- analysis of randomised clinical trials”
Tze Khiang Tan, Jenn Yuan Lee, Aaron Tay, Markus Kuster
Eur J Orthop Surg Traumatol. 2022 Mar 17. doi: 10.1007/s00590-022-03241-y.
- “Optimal screw length in volar locking plate osteosynthesis for distal radius fractures: a systematic review”
Rajitha Gunaratne , Omid Nazifi , Harry D’Souza, Aaron Tay
ANZ J Surg. 2022 Apr;92(4):674-684. doi: 10.1111/ans.17390
- “The use of High Strength Sutures and Anchors in Olecranon Fractures: A Systematic Review”
Nazifi, R Gunaratne, H D’Souza, A Tay
Geriatric Orthopaedic Surgery & Rehabilitation 12; 1-9 . 2021 doi: 10.1177/2151459321996626
- “Arthroscopic autologous chondrocyte implantation in the glenohumeral joint: a case report”’
JR Ebert, Ph.D.; M Fallon; M H Zheng; A Tay
Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery 27(10), e300-307, Oct 2018, doi: 10.1016/uj.jse.2018.06.013
- “Do psychological factors predict outcome of shoulder surgery?”
A Thorpe, PB O’Sullivan, T Mitchell, M Hurworth, J Spencer, G Booth, FRACS; S Goebel, P Khoo, A Tay, A Smith
Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research 476(10), 2062-2073, Oct 2018, doi: 10.1097/CORR.0000000000389
- “Osteotomy of Malunited Greater Tuberosity – a Case Report”
Banarji BH, Oberoi IPS, Aaron Tay, Phillipe Collin
J Ortho Case Reports 2012:2(1): 18-20
- “A 10 Year Radiological Comparison of Two All Polyethylene Glenoid Component Designs – A Prospective Trial.”
P Collin, A Tay, B Melis, P Boileau, G Walch
Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery 20(8),1217-1223, Dec 2011, doi:10.1016/j.jse.2011.06.012
- “Irreparable spontaneous deltoid rupture in rotator cuff arthropathy: the use of a reverse total shoulder replacement.”
Aaron K.L. Tay, Philippe Collin
Journal of Shoulder & Elbow Surgery 20,e5-e8, Oct 2011, doi:10.1016/j.jse.2011.03.013
- “Complications associated with treatment of the multiple ligament injured (dislocated) knee.”
A Tay, P MacDonald
Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Review 19(2):153-61 June 2011, doi: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e31820e6e43
- “Suprascapular Nerve; Does Neuropathy exist with Massive Rotator Cuff Tears? A prospective Electromyography Study.”
P Collin, A Tay, L Favard
Presented at American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting 7th Feb 2012
Practice Location
- Hollywood Private Hospital
- Bethesda Hospital
- Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital
- Osborne Park Hospital
- Hedland Health Campus
- Karratha Health Campus