I am an orthopaedic surgeon based in St Leonards, Sydney, with a special interest in hip and knee replacement, lower limb reconstruction, fracture management and trauma.

My goal at OrthoNorth is to provide quality, teaching hospital level care to patients in both the local community in Sydney and across wider Australia. I believe in a patient-led approach, placing your choices and your goals at the centre of all my actions and the decision making of our team.

NEWS: 13th June 2025

From July 2025, Dr Ellis is transitioning from his role as Visiting Medical Officer (Orthopaedics) and Head of Department of Orthopaedics at Royal North Shore Hospital to continue in solely private practice.

Ryde District Hospital + Royal North Shore Hospital (Public Patients):

Dr Ellis has retired after 30 years as a consultant at Ryde and Royal North Shore Hospitals for NSW Heath. Patients on the waiting list for surgery will likely be allocated to other surgeons working at each of the hospitals. Royal North Shore Hospital Integrated Booking will contact you in due course to update you on your standing on the waiting lists for surgery.

For Neuromuscular patients of RNSH:

Dr Michael Symes will take over care on his waiting list, sometimes with Dr Ellis making special temporary visits to assist. You are welcome to make an appointment to see Drs Ellis and Symes in their private Neuromuscular clinic on Tuesday afternoons in our Orthonorth rooms.

Please contact us at Orthonorth if you have any concerns. Dr Ellis will continue in private practice and is available to see you at Orthonorth.