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About

Meet Dr Catanach

Dr. Michael Catanach is a fully qualified and Australian trained Orthopaedic Surgeon. After completing his medical degree at Sydney University in 2011, he moved to Newcastle and completed his specialist Orthopaedic training with John Hunter Hospital, the busiest major trauma centre in New South Wales.

Dr Catanach’s passion has always been hand surgery. As such, following his training, he has set up practice in Newcastle, where he is now happy to call home. His office is located in the specialist centre across from Lake Macquarie Private Hospital and he operates at both Lake Macquarie and Ramsay Surgical Centre Charlestown.

Michael is regularly involved in teaching medical students and junior doctors anatomy and surgical techniques.

Conditions Treated

nerve compression

Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

tendon & soft tissue

Trigger Finger
Intersection Syndrome
Ganglions
Dupuytren’s Contracture
De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

arthritis

Wrist Arthritis
Finger Arthritis
Base of Thumb Arthritis

fractures

Scaphoid Fracture
Distal Radius Fracture

Training & Membership

Recent Writing

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