Abbreviated profile of Dr. Higgs
| Professional Title |
Orthopaedic Consultant, Biomedical & Forensic Engineer |
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| Qualifications |
MB BS ME(Res) LLM
FRACS FRCS(Ed) FAOrthA FIEAust FACLM |
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| Experience |
Director of Orthopaedic Surgery & Surgery at Concord Hospital. |
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| Degrees held other than medicine |
Masters Degree in Engineering. Masters degree in Laws |
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| Awards and citations |
Pauwel’s Medal for contributions to World Orthopaedic Research
The Marshall Webb Medal for Military Surgery.
Tow Prize in surgery at the University of NSW. |
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| Areas of particular expertise |
General Orthopaedics, Trauma, Sport and Back injuries. Knee and hip replacements. Defective products and Medical Malpractice. Workplace accidents. Maritime Accidents. |
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| Types of reports undertaken |
Workers Compensation: Personal injury: Clinical Negligence. Product Liability. |
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| Types of experience |
Dr. Higgs receives requests for the everyday medical report to the extra ordinary. He has provided opinions for court on Implant devices, trade marks, gym equipment, etc. |
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| No. of reports |
Dr Higgs receives approximately 450 instructions per year |
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| Waiting Time |
Waiting time for appointments is currently 3-4 weeks. One appointment per week is reserved for clients with short notice. |
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| Type of work |
The approximate ratio of work for Claimant: Respondent: Joint Instructions is approximately 60:35:5. |
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| Consulting rooms |
Mater Clinic
Suite 2, Mater Hospital
North Sydney NSW 2065
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| Fees |
In accordance with gazetted fees. See Legal section. Medical Negligence and issues of Product Liability according to complexity. |
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