An internationally-trained and
experienced orthopaedic surgeon
Mr Freedman is an orthopaedic surgeon specialising in minimally invasive techniques. He brings over a decade of specialist experience and advanced technology to create the best possible patient outcomes.
Meet Mr Ilan Freedman:
A specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Rapid Recovery Hip & Knee Procedures
Mr Ilan Freedman is an Australian and Internationally-trained surgeon specialising in Direct Anterior Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement, Patient-Specific Knee Replacement, Patient-Specific Partial Knee Replacement, Joint Preservation Surgery, Hip & Knee Arthroscopy, and Orthopaedic Trauma.
Mr Freedman’s Journey
Explore the distinguished educational background, specialised training, and professional milestones of Mr Freedman.
2002
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, MBBS
Graduated Medical school at The University of Melbourne.
2004
Harvard Research Fellowship
During Medical School Mr Freedman completed a rotation at Harvard Medical School and the renowned Massachusetts General Hospital.
2012
Orthopaedic Surgery Specialisation, FRACS FAOrthA
Once Mr Freedman finished Medical School, he trained as an orthopaedic surgeon through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association. He rotated through multiple hospitals, including the Alfred, Melbourne’s premier Trauma Hospital.
2012
International Fellowships
Mr Freedman received a scholarship from the Arthritis Foundation to complete a fellowship at The University Hospital, Coventry UK, to train with Professor Damian Griffin, a world-renowned expert in Hip Arthroscopy and Hip Preservation surgery.
2013
Clinique du Sport Paris
Mr Freedman received a prestigious fellowship from the European Federation of Orthopaedics and Trauma (EFORT) to undertake a fellowship with Dr Frederic Laude – the world famous surgeon who developed the Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Replacement.
Mr Freedman's qualifications
Mr Freedman has completed fellowships at renowned hospitals in Paris, the UK, and the USA, studying under specialists in the orthopaedic field.
Internationally Educated
Mr Freedman has completed training under some of Europe’s most highly regarded hip surgeons in the UK and Paris. Mr Freedman has passed the United States Medical Licensing Examinations (USMLE) and is also registered with the General Medical Council (GMC) of the UK.
Widely Awarded
Mr Freedman has received a range of honours and awards, including the Edgar Allan Rouse Prize in Medicine and the award for Best Paper at the SWAN XII Trauma Conference.
Honours and awards
- Faculty Member – Update in Direct Anterior Approach for Total Hip Replacement (2024)
- International Reference Surgeon for Anterior Minimally Invasive (AMIS) Hip Surgery (2021)
- EFORT European Orthopaedic and Trauma Fellowship Scholarship (2013)
- International Hip Fellowship Scholarship – Arthritis Australia (2013)
- Clinical Lecturer – University of Warwick, UK (2013)
- Clinical Tutor – University of Melbourne School of Medicine (2011)
- David Sloan prize – Best Paper at the SWAN XII Trauma Conference. (Sydney, Australia)
- Finalist – American College of Surgeons Resident Research Prize Competition, MA. (2004)
- Finalist – Rosengarten Prize Research Competition. The Alfred Hospital, Department of Surgery (2004)
- Lorna Stirling Prize – University of Melbourne
- Edgar Allan Rouse Prize in Medicine – University of Melbourne
Certificate gallery
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Mr Freedman’s Expertise
Mr Ilan Freedman brings a wealth of local and international teaching experience to his practice. He trained in Australia, the UK and France, has visited several prominent colleges in the United States and also regularly attends major orthopaedic conferences to present his research.
He is a globally recognised Reference Centre for training surgeons in Anterior Approach Hip Replacement and Kinematic Alignment Knee Replacement and has also been a Clinical Lecturer at the University of Warwick, UK and a Clinical Lecturer & Tutor at the University of Melbourne School of Medicine.
Mr Freedman consults to orthopaedic industry on improving implants and orthopaedic techniques and stays abreast of the latest technologies. He was a pioneer in performing a patient-specific knee replacement using a 3D-printed custom implant. This ground-breaking procedure marked a significant advancement in personalised orthopaedic care, showcasing Mr Freedman’s commitment to innovative surgical techniques.
Our treatment options
Hip Procedures
Our minimally invasive anterior approach facilitates faster recovery with less pain.
Knee Procedures
Mr Freedman uses advanced 3D mapping and 3D printing to replace knee surfaces.
Non-Operative Treatments
Some orthopaedic problems can be managed with non-operative treatments.