Hip & Knee Surgeon — Royal North Shore Hospital

Professor Bill Walter is a specialist hip and knee surgeon on staff at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) in St Leonards. As Professor of Orthopaedics and Traumatic Surgery at the University of Sydney, he combines clinical excellence with academic research to deliver the best outcomes for his patients.

Location and Getting Here

Royal North Shore Hospital is located on Reserve Road, St Leonards, with direct access from the Pacific Highway. The hospital is a short walk from St Leonards Station and is served by multiple bus routes. RNSH is one of Australia’s leading teaching hospitals and a major trauma centre for northern Sydney.

Procedures Available

Professor Walter offers the following procedures:

• Hip replacement surgery (total hip replacement and hip resurfacing)
• Knee replacement surgery (total and partial knee replacement)
• Hip and knee arthroscopy for diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Revision joint replacement for previously replaced joints
• Ceramic-on-ceramic hip resurfacing — a speciality of Professor Walter’s practice

Why Choose Professor Walter

RNSH is a Level 1 trauma centre with cutting-edge surgical facilities and a multidisciplinary orthopaedic team. Professor Walter’s academic appointment at the University of Sydney means patients benefit from access to the latest surgical techniques, research, and clinical trials.

Areas We Serve

RNSH serves patients across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, including St Leonards, Artarmon, Chatswood, Lane Cove, Willoughby, Northbridge, Castlecrag, and surrounding suburbs.