St Vincents Private Hospitals

Biography

Dr Andrew Higgs is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in surgery of the foot and ankle, including minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repairs.

Andrew provides comprehensive care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions. He is approachable, personable and professional, assuring all patients of his attention and care.
Andrew completed specialist qualifications in orthopaedic surgery from the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons. He then travelled to Europe to work alongside the most respected foot and ankle surgeons in France, Austria and the UK.

Andrew teaches medical students, junior doctors and specialist orthopaedic trainees. He is a conjoint lecturer for the University of New South Wales and Macquarie University, as well as a senior lecturer in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Notre Dame.

Andrew has been awarded a Master’s of Science degree from the University of Dundee, Scotland for his research in Achilles tendon ruptures. This research led to his pioneering a minimally-invasive Achilles tendon repair technique and accelerated rehabilitation program.