Dr Ben W Dowdle

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About

Dr Ben W Dowdle is a Hand Surgeon and Orthopaedic Surgeon practising at The Orthopaedic Group in Hampton, VIC. Dr Ben W Dowdle also consults in Langwarrin, VIC. Areas of clinical interest include Upper limb trauma - Hand and wrist fractures, including distal radius and scaphoid fractures; traumatic soft tissue injuries of the hand and wrist; rotator cuff tears; distal bicep ruptures. Arthritis - In the hand. Affiliated with Peninsula Private Hospital Victoria and Linacre Private Hospital.

Areas of clinical interest

Upper limb trauma - Hand and wrist fracturesincluding distal radius and scaphoid fracturestraumatic soft tissue injuries of the hand and wristrotator cuff tearsdistal bicep ruptures. Arthritis - In the handwristelbow and shoulder. Treating hand conditions using arthroscopic (key-hole) techniques - Ganglionstrigger fingersbenign hand tumours. Compressive neuropathies in the wrist - Carpal tunnel syndromecubital tunnel syndrome. Joint replacement surgery - Wrist replacements (arthroplasty)shoulder replacementsthumb joint replacement*. *Ben is one of the few surgeons in Melbourne’s south-east who offersand has done the necessary trainingto perform thumb joint replacements.

Details

Qualifications
  • Fellow of the Australian Hand Surgery Society (post fellowship training in hand, wrist & micro surgery)
  • Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Orthopaedics)
  • Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
  • Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery (Honours)– University of Melbourne
  • Bachelor of Medical Science – University of Melbourne
  • Postgraduate Diploma of Surgical Anatomy – University of Melbourne

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