Hip Dysplasia Specialist

[rivergem]

Hi,

I was just curious if anyone has dealt with David Lidbetter from Parramatta Specialists in Sydney in regards to Hip Dysplasia.

Thanks in advance.

Jess

[~Archie~]

From my knowledge David Lidbetter is a wonderful surgeon, highly recommended by vets & highly regarded within the profession

[Rappie]

David rocks :D

Edit to add something more sensible: I've sent several cases to be treated by David and have always found him to be great (from a veterinary perspective) with advice, arranging urgent appointments, reviewing radiographs and also follow up information. Feedback from clients is also very favourable, he's very reasonable his recommendations and does an excellent job. I have previously referred a young Lab for a TPO and the surgery went very well but unfortunately the dog ended up with other debilitating problems and was heartbreakingly let go by his owners many months later.

Edited June 20, 2008 by Rappie

[~Anne~]

Parra Specilaist Centre?? Tell me more. Where, who.... I have not heard of them and Parramatta is very close to me. What areas do they specialise in?

[Rappie]

It's Parramatta Veterinary Surgical Specialists - obviously specialising in surgery.

His practice is very close to the Church St McDonald (it's on whatever the street you exit the drive thru on is...)

Edited June 20, 2008 by Rappie

[LabrADORE]

Parra Specilaist Centre?? Tell me more. Where, who.... I have not heard of them and Parramatta is very close to me. What areas do they specialise in?

He is on Ross street in Parramatta - i have been there once to have my lab x-rayed. They were very nice and have a lot of exposure to hip and elbow dysplasia - the day i was there he had already seen two other dogs with hip dysplasia

something i looked up on the net about him:

Dr Lidbetter graduated from the University of Sydney. He undertook an Internship at The Royal Veterinary College, The University of London. Following this he completed a two year Surgical Residency at The University of Melbourne followed by a formal three year Surgical Residency at The University of Tennessee. From 1999-2005 Dr Lidbetter was Assistant Professor of Surgery and Chief of Service at The University of Tennessee. He is a Fellow of the Australian College of Veterinary Scientists as well as a Diplomate of the European College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Surgeons. He has published in several journals and texts and has presented in the UK, USA, Ireland and Australia. Dr Lidbetter is currently in private referral practice in Sydney. His interests include arthroscopy, cemented and cementless hip replacement, TPLO and neurosurgery.