With nearly two decades of experience in orthopaedics, Dr. Alexander Burns is a senior orthopaedic surgeon in Canberra, specialising in hip arthroscopy, hip and knee joint replacement, and complex revision knee replacement procedures. He trained in New South Wales, and did sub-specialist fellowship training in London, Ontario, Canada, in revision hip and knee replacement surgery and hip arthroscopy.
Dr. Burns is known for delivering patient-centred care for people of all ages—whether you're a young adult with labral tearing and hip impingement or an older patient needing joint replacement or revision joint surgery.
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Specialties
Hip replacement and knee replacement
Hip arthroscopy
Young persons’ hip disease
Labral tearing and hip bursitis treatment
Knee reconstruction and arthroscopy
Trauma and fracture treatment
Qualifications
MBBS - Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Sydney University)
FRACS - Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
FAOrthA - Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
Specialised Hip Arthroscopy and Labral Repair
Dr. Burns has advanced expertise in hip arthroscopy, a minimally invasive procedure to treat early hip disease, labral tears, and bursitis, especially in younger patients. He trained internationally with Dr. Chris Larson, one of the world’s foremost hip arthroscopy surgeons, gaining valuable skills in:
As past-President of the Hip Joint Preservation Society of Australia, Dr. Burns is experienced in the treatment of young persons' hip disease, labral repair and the reshaping of abnormal hip morphology that leads to hip pain. He also treats bursitis and psoas irritation that can occur both in the native hip or after joint replacement.
Hip arthroscopy is a minimally invasive surgery that allows correction of deformity, improving pain and removing structural issues that are considered to cause hip joint arthritis.”
Comprehensive Hip and Knee Replacement and Revision Procedures
Dr. Burns is a highly experienced joint replacement surgeon offering both primary hip and knee replacement surgery and revision hip and knee replacement for worn or failed prostheses. His surgical expertise includes:
As past-President of the Arthroplasty Society of Australia, Dr. Burns plays a role in setting national standards in joint replacement surgery through the National Joint Replacement Registry and organising educational meetings.
He also serves as a Fellowship Examiner for the Orthopaedic Court of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and regularly educates registrars. He has provided elective and trauma public hospital care in Canberra and North Canberra since 2025. He regularly gives presentations at national and international meetings on topics such as prosthetic joint infection and hip arthroscopy, and has published in peer-reviewed journals.
Consulting Locations
📍 Orthopaedics ACT – Level 2, Woden Specialist Medical Centre
90 Corinna Street, Phillip ACT 2606
Consults twice weekly for private patients
Call: (02) 6221 9323
Email: aburns.admin@orthoact.com.au
Urgent appointments are usually accommodated.
Hospital Affiliations and Practice Details
Dr. Burns operates privately at:
Calvary John James Hospital
Canberra Private Hospital (both located in Deakin)
He also serves the public through Canberra Health Services, contributing to elective surgeries and trauma care.
Dr. Burns completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney in 1995 and an international fellowship at the London Health Sciences Centre in Ontario, Canada, a globally recognised centre for joint replacement excellence.
Meet the Support Team
Dr. Burns’ practice is managed by:
Eliza – Personal Assistant with extensive experience in medical administration
Vic – Medical Admin Assistant providing day-to-day support
Together, they ensure every patient's smooth, friendly, and responsive experience.
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Whether you're struggling with hip pain, recovering from injury, or dealing with complications from a previous surgery, Dr. Alexander Burns offers expert guidance and surgical care to help restore your mobility and confidence.
Call now or request an appointment online to begin your journey to better joint health.
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About Dr Alexander Burns
Dr Burns travelled overseas to gain particular experience in hip arthroscopy surgery, visiting Dr Chris Larson in Minnesota, one of the world’s most respected hip arthroscopy surgeons. Arthroscopic hip surgery is technically complex and requires significant training to be effective and safe. Still, it is now understood as essential to managing the hip from adolescence onwards.
Joint replacement surgery is very common now as the Australian population is ageing, and has the potential to allow people to return to activity and reduce pain.
Revision joint surgery, which removes and replaces a worn-out replacement, is newer and more specialised and requires an understanding of different approaches, uses different prostheses, and uses techniques such as bone grafting. Generally, this surgery needs subspecialist training due to the increased complexity involved.
