We employ specialist consultant nurses who see patients pre- and post-operatively in the consulting rooms. They spend time with each patient to ensure that they receive the best of care from the first visit, right through until the patient has returned home. A nurse will almost always be present at the initial consultation between patient and surgeon at our rooms, so they are fully informed and aware of a patient's medical history and particular needs.

Our nurses have extensive experience in the area of orthopaedic surgery, so they can answer questions and alleviate concerns regarding surgery. Their expert knowledge in pre- and post-operative care means that everything will run smoothly for the patient. Patients should never hesitate to contact the nurses at our rooms if they have any questions or worries at any time.

Patients will also be cared for by nurses during their hospital stay. We are pleased to say that patients often comment on the high standard of nursing care by the nurses in hospital.

Lyn

orthopaedic nurse consultant

Lyn has now worked with Dr W.K.Walter and Dr W.L Walter for 10 years and is highly experienced and very knowledgeable about joint replacement surgery.

Lyn completed her hospital training in 1986 and pursued her nursing career in the area of orthopaedics. Whilst living in the USA for 10 years she worked with an orthopaedic surgeon in a private practice and also at a local hospital. Upon her return to Australia she worked at the Mater Hospital as a Clinical Nurse consultant and completed a graduate diploma in advanced nursing through Sydney University in 2000.

Lyn has now worked with Dr W.K.Walter and Dr W.L Walter for 8 years and is highly experienced and very knowledgeable about joint replacement surgery. Lyn is based in the consulting rooms with the surgeons, but continues to work in a clinical hands-on role in a large teaching hospital where she is able to pass on her valuable knowledge to new nursing graduates and patients. Lyn will always put you at ease with her warm sunny personality. Her weekends are taken up with playing netball, coaching her daughter's netball team and everything else that being a working mum entails.

Louisa

orthopaedic nurse consultant

Louisa works for Dr Bernard Zicat.

Louisa is a registered nurse with many years clinical experience, including time spent in orthopaedics at Royal North Shore Hospital. Louisa came to our team from her role as a clinical nurse specialist in the community. Her gentle and caring disposition will immediately put you at ease. Louisa job shares with Edwina Campbell.

Edwina

orthopaedic nurse consultant

Edwina works for Dr Bernard Zicat.

Edwina is a registered nurse who works with Dr Zicat and job shares with Louisa Christie. She has many years experience in a variety of areas. Previously she has worked in orthopaedics at the SAN Hospital in Wahroonga; she also has extensive research experience. Edwina visits Dr Zicat's patients in hospital and follows-up all patients post-operatively. Edwina is always bright, positive and reassuring.