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Our Board of Directors

The Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute is led by a distinguished board of directors composed of renowned medical professionals, industry experts, and philanthropic leaders. Their collective expertise and commitment to advancing orthopaedic care guide our institution's mission. Discover the individuals shaping the future of orthopaedics.

Associate Professor. David Parker FRACS

Chairman & President

Dr David Parker specialises in surgery of the knee joint, with particular interests in arthroscopic surgery, ligament reconstruction and knee replacement. He performs these surgeries at Royal North Shore, North Shore Private and the Mater Misericordiae Hospitals in Sydney.

Dr. Brett Fritsch

Vice President

Dr Brett Fritsch specialises exclusively in Knee surgery. He has particular interest in robotic knee replacement, ACL and other ligament reconstruction, patella instability, and limb realignment (osteotomy). He performs these surgeries at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the Mater Misericordiae Hospitals in Sydney.

Robert 'Scott' Furby FCA

Treasurer

Mr. Robert 'Scott, Furby is a retired partner of PwC. During his 30-year career with the firm, he gained experience in operational and financial management assignments across various industries and worked on several high-profile projects in Europe, Australia, and Southeast Asia.

Since retiring in 2009, he has contributed to the community through board roles at SUFC Foundation and SORI, as well as advisory positions at the Sydney University Medical School. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Sydney University Medical School.

Dr. Myles Coolican FRACS

Public Officer & Former Chairman & President

Dr Myles Coolican specialises in arthroscopic and reconstructive surgery of the knee. He has particular interests in total knee replacement and anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. He performs these surgeries at Royal North Shore, North Shore Private and the Mater Misericordiae Hospitals in Sydney.

Mrs Lisa Woolf-Jones

Board Member

Since retiring in 2009, he has contributed to the community through board roles at SUFC Foundation and SORI, as well as advisory positions at the Sydney University Medical School. He is an Honorary Fellow of the Sydney University Medical School.

Dr. Alex Nicholls

Board Member

Dr Alex Nicholls is a dedicated specialist knee surgeon, treating all adult and paediatric knee conditions. He has particular interests in sports knee injuries, arthroscopic ligament reconstructions (ACL reconstruction), and management of arthritis in younger more active patients via joint preservation osteotomy surgery. He also performs partial and total knee replacement surgery utilising robotic and computer-assisted navigation techniques.

Dr. Jobe Shatrov

Board Member

Dr Jobe Shatrov is a highly skilled and experienced orthopaedic knee surgeon. He is a cutting-edge researcher, innovator, and teacher, and is at the forefront of robotic knee surgery, ACL and sports knee surgery. He performs these surgeries at, Hornsby Hospital, Sydney Adventist Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, Lakeview Private Hospital & Mater Misericordiae Hospitals in Sydney

​Emeritus Professor. Tony Parker

Former Board Member

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