Orthopaedic Surgeon · Sydney
Dr Quang Dao
BMedSci, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA
Harvard-trained. 20+ years of practice. Internationally recognised.
One of Sydney's foremost knee surgeons — trusted by elite athletes, private patients and medical peers alike.
20+
YEARS EXPERIENCE
3
INT'L FELLOWSHIPS
4
SYDNEY HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Professional Profile
"Respected both locally and internationally — known for advanced expertise, precise surgical technique and a depth of care that puts patients first."
Dr Quang Dao is a Sydney-based orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty focus on the knee. His clinical practice spans ACL reconstruction, meniscal repair, knee replacement, cartilage regeneration and complex revision surgery.
Trained across Australia and internationally — including fellowship programs at Harvard Medical School and Shriners Children's Hospital — Dr Quang Dao brings an international perspective to every case he operates on.
He is a Senior Lecturer at Sydney University's Nepean Clinical School and remains actively involved in educating the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr Quang Dao
MBBS, FRACS (Orth)
Training & Credentials
International Fellowships
& Academic Roles
2005 · PAEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY FELLOWSHIP
Specialist training in paediatric limb and joint surgery, Portland USA.
2006 · LOWER LIMB RECONSTRUCTION FELLOWSHIP
Advanced international fellowship in lower limb reconstruction techniques, Harvard Medical School USA.
ONGOING · SENIOR LECTURER
Contributing to the training of the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons, Nepean Clinical School.
FRACS (Orth) AOA Member 20+ Years 4th Dan Taekwondo
Where Dr Quang Dao operates
Hospital Affiliations
Dr Dao operates across a number of Sydney's leading public and private hospitals, ensuring patients
have access to world class facilities and multidisciplinary support teams.
Surgical Expertise
Surgical Specialisations
Each procedure is meticulously planned using evidence led, minimally invasive techniques tailored to the individual patient's anatomy and recovery goals.
01
ACL Reconstruction
Special interest in young and paediatric athletes
02
Meniscal Repair
Preserving natural biomechanics whenever possible
03
Total Knee Replacement
Primary and revision procedures
04
Cartilage Regeneration
Innovative techniques for long term joint health
05
Patellar Stabilisation
Preventing recurrent dislocation
06
Paediatric Knee Surgery
Specialist care for younger patients and adolescents
The Athlete's Surgeon
Understanding Sport Inside and Out
As a 4th Dan Taekwondo Instructor and long-time member of the Australian Medical Football team (Masters Docceroos), Dr Quang Dao lives an active lifestyle himself. He not only plays competitively but also provides orthopaedic care for fellow athletes.
This experience provides him further insight and informs his approach to sports related knee injuries.
| PATIENT SCOPE | Leisure athletes to international competitors |
| ATHLETE BACKGROUND | 4th Dan Taekwondo — Masters Docceroos |
| RECOVERY FOCUS | Return to sport, not just pain management |
| APPROACH | Evidence led, performance aware, patient centred |
Your Visit
Consultation &
Assessment
Before recommending any treatment, Dr Quang Dao undertakes a thorough evaluation. Every consultation respects your lifestyle goals and personal preferences
Collaborative Care
A Complete
Team Approach
Dr Quang Dao is highly regarded amongst his medical peers in Sydney hospitals and in private medical practices. He collaborates closely with GPs, sports physicians, physiotherapists and other knee orthopaedic surgeons and rehabilitation experts to coordinate recovery plans that support strength, confidence and long term knee health.
A Commitment to Care
Beyond Surgery —
A Commitment to Care
Known for his approachable, empathetic manner, Dr Quang Dao believes compassionate support is as vital as surgical precision. He aims not only to repair the knee but to restore function and confidence through movement.
Whether you're an athlete striving to return to competition or an active individual aiming to move pain free again, Dr Quang Dao's combination of world class training, 20+ years experience, sports insight and patient centred care make him one of the most respected orthopaedic and knee surgeons in Sydney.