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Our team

Maritzburg Orthopaedic Centre has a tradition of excellence in orthopaedic care, and the fine reputation of its member physicians is known throughout Kwazulu Natal. Each physician in the group is board certified and many have had additional speciality and sub-specialty training.

Dr Andre Morrish – Hip and Knee Specialist

Dr Nitesh Bhagwan – Shoulder and Elbow Specialist

Dr Ian Cochrane – Spine and Arthroplasty Specialist

Dr Greg Van Osch – Hip, Knee and Trauma Specialist

Dr Paul Hatfield – Hand and Wrist Specialist

Dr Ruvyn Frank – Foot and Ankle Specialist

Dr Jacques De Wet – Tumour, Reconstruction and Deformity Specialist

About Us.

DR IAN COCHRANE.

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Completed M.B. Ch. B. at Pretoria University. Specialised with M.MED. ORTH. Degree in orthopaedics at the University of the Orange Free State. Practiced in Ladysmith in a general orthopaedic practice. Commenced practice in Pietermaritzburg in a general orthopaedic practice in 1996. Interest – lumbar spine surgery, foot and ankle surgery, hip and knee arthroplasty, hand surgery and trauma.

DR PAUL HATFIELD.

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Dr Paul Hatfield returned to his hometown of Pietermaritzburg after completing his medical studies at the University of Cape Town. He continued his studies at the Nelson Mandela School of Medicine in Durban where he qualified as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Back in Pietermaritzburg he gained valuable experience at Edendale Hospital before completing a Hand Fellowship with Dr Mike Solomons at the University of Cape Town. Paul is married, with 2 daughters and enjoys competing in Maritzburgs iconic sports of paddling, running and cycling.

DR NITESH BHAGWAN.

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Married with three children. Earned a medical degree from the University of Kwazulu Natal. Completed his orthopaedic training at Nelson Mandela School of medicine. Specialising in shoulder and elbow problems with further interest in Sport Medicine.Awarded Fellowship with Shoulder and Elbow Surgery by the South African Shoulder Society in 2007.

DR ANDRE MORRISH.

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Born and raised in Durban, completed his undergraduate and post-graduate training at the University of Cape Town as an Orthopaedic Surgeon, specializing in Hip and Knee Replacements and Arthroscopic surgery of the knee. Married to a gorgeous wife and has two beautiful daughters. Dr Morrish is passionate about Paddling and the Sharks.

DR GREG VAN OSCH.

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Studied at the University of Cape Town for undergraduate medical degree. Worked in the United Kingdom and Australia. He returned to South Africa and completed post-graduate training at the University of Cape Town and qualified as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Fellowship in hip/knee and trauma surgery at Cape Hip and knee. Interests in sports medicine, arthroscopic and lower limb surgery. He is married with 2 children and a keen mountain biker and river and surf ski paddler.

DR RUVYN FRANK.

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Born and raised in central KZN, Dr Frank completed his schooling at Maritzburg College. He read for his medical degree at the University of the Witwatersrand. He then continued studying at the UKZN Nelson Mandela School of Medicine where he earned a Higher Diploma in Orthopaedics and completed his specialization as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. He later furthered his subspeciality training in Foot and Ankle surgery and Arthroplasty. He is happily married, has 3 dogs, 2 bunnies and is an avid F1 fan.

DR JACQUES B. DE WET.

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Born and raised in Gauteng and attended Parktown Boys High School. Completed his undergraduate degree in Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand. He completed his internship at Baragwanath Hospital before relocating to Pietermaritzburg. He completed his postgraduate studies at the UKZN Nelson Mandela School of Medicine, earning a Higher Diploma in Orthopaedics as well as Specialization as an Orthopaedic Surgeon. Spent a further 6 years at Edendale hospital developing his surgical skills. Served as HOD of orthopaedics at Edendale Hospital from 2014 till 2017. Has lectured extensively on trauma and limb reconstruction locally and abroad. Special interests include trauma, bone infection & limb reconstruction, arthroplasty and arthroscopy. He is happily married with 2 children.