Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
HPCSA: MP0786624
Accomplishments
Interests
Timeline
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Joseph Wessels

Joseph Wessels

Durban

Summary

I am a specialist orthopaedic surgeon with expertise in upper limb surgery, sports medicine and orthopaedic trauma. I possess proficiency in shoulder and elbow surgery, encompassing joint replacement, arthroscopy as well as complex orthopaedic trauma. I am committed to delivering high-quality surgical care to optimise patient outcomes. I have completed a two fellowships in Hamilton, New Zealand. One in upper limb surgery as well as one in orthopaedic trauma. I have an interest in sports injuries and management of the athletic population.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon

AgileOrtho
07.2024 - Current

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato
02.2024 - 07.2024

Upper Limb Surgery Fellow

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato
02.2023 - 02.2024

Orthopaedic Registrar

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2023

Orthopaedic Medical Officer

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019

General Surgery Community Medical Officer

Tambo Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016

Medical Intern

Ngwelezana Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2015

Education

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Under Mr Steve McChesney And Mr Mark Huang
Hamilton, New Zealand
07.2024

Upper Limb Fellowship -

Under Mr Thin Hong
Hamilton, New Zealand
02.2024

MMed(Ortho Surg) -

University of Witwatersrand
Johannesburg, South Africa
11.2022

FC Orth(SA) -

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
South Africa
11.2022

MBChB -

University of The Free State
Bloemfontein, South Africa
12.2013

Grade 12 -

British International College
South Africa
12.2008

Skills

  • Shoulder and elbow surgery
  • Complex orthopaedic trauma
  • Sports medicine

HPCSA: MP0786624

Independent Practice: Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery

Accomplishments

    Best intern award in 2014

    Synthes Ltd Orthopaedic Prize for Best Registrar in 2021

    Dominque Masiala Award for best overall exam results in 2022


Interests

Sport and fitness: Hiking, trail running, squash, gym, rugby and Brazilian jiu jitsu

Music: Play guitar

Travel: Enjoy travelling and experiencing other cultures


Timeline

Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon

AgileOrtho
07.2024 - Current

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellow

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato
02.2024 - 07.2024

Upper Limb Surgery Fellow

Te Whatu Ora – Health New Zealand Waikato
02.2023 - 02.2024

Orthopaedic Registrar

Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital
03.2019 - 01.2023

Orthopaedic Medical Officer

Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital
01.2017 - 03.2019

General Surgery Community Medical Officer

Tambo Memorial Hospital
01.2016 - 12.2016

Medical Intern

Ngwelezana Hospital
01.2014 - 12.2015

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship

Under Mr Steve McChesney And Mr Mark Huang

Upper Limb Fellowship -

Under Mr Thin Hong

MMed(Ortho Surg) -

University of Witwatersrand

FC Orth(SA) -

Colleges of Medicine of South Africa

MBChB -

University of The Free State

Grade 12 -

British International College
Joseph Wessels