BA, MBChB, FRACS, FRCS (Ed) ORTH, FNZOA
Shoulder, Hip, Knee and Spine Surgeon
I am an Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years experience in private and public hospital practice.
After completing my Orthopaedic training in New Zealand I was awarded a Nuffield Medical Travelling Fellowship which allowed me to complete post graduate Fellowships in shoulder surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty and spine surgery at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital at Stanmore, London, United Kingdom, and at the Hospitals for Sick Children, Great Ormond Street, London.
Whilst in the United Kingdom I also obtained the Fellowship of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and passed the Intercollegiate Examination in Orthopaedics and Trauma.
My Bachelor of Arts degree was in Latin, Philosophy and History.
My current practice remains in shoulder surgery, hip, knee and shoulder arthroplasty, knee surgery and spine.
I am also committed to the public system where I manage trauma and undertake elective surgery in the sub specialities above.
I have been, and am involved in the training of Orthopaedic surgeons and have served on the Orthopaedic Education Committee which is responsible for the selection and training of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Shoulder Surgery
- Rotator Cuff Repair
- Shoulder Stabilisation
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Arthroscopy
Reconstruction Surgery for Arthritis of the Hip
- Primary Hip Replacement
- Revision Hip Replacement
Reconstruction Surgery for Arthritis of the Knee
- Primary Knee Replacement
- Revision Knee Replacement
- Osteotomy
Sports Surgery
- Arthroscopic surgery of the knee
- Knee Ligament Reconstruction
- Menisectomy
Surgery of the Cervical and Lumbo Sacral spine
- Spinal Stenosis
- Instability
- Trauma
- Discectomy
Procedures and Treatments
Our aim is to make fully informed decisions on the management of your problem.
We can provide you with advice on the management of your condition and direct you to appropriate sites on the internet should you wish.
Referral Expectations
You need to bring with you to your appointment:
- Any letters or reports from your doctor or hospital.
- A list of all medicines you are taking.
- Your ACC number, if you have one.
Make an Appointment
Please contact Kim Forshaw to make a convenient appointment.
Phone: 06 878 6884
Email: receptiondl@omahuclinic.co.nz
Clinics
My private clinic:
Address: Omahu Clinic 205 Omahu Road, Hastings
Phone: 06 878 6884
Fax: 06 876 6695
Email: receptiondl@omahuclinic.co.nz
I also have public clinics at Villa 1, Hawkes Bay District Health Board should you wish to be seen in public.