Dr. Robin Higgs

Professional Title	Orthopaedic Consultant, Biomedical & Forensic Engineer

Qualifications	MB BS ME(Res) LLM FRACS FRCS(Ed) FAOrthA FIEAust FACLM

Experience	Director of Orthopaedic Surgery & Surgery at Concord Hospital.

Degrees held other than medicine	Masters Degree in Engineering. Masters degree in Laws

Awards and citations	Pauwel’s Medal for contributions to World Orthopaedic Research The Marshall Webb Medal for Military Surgery. Tow Prize in surgery at the University of NSW.

Areas of particular expertise	General Orthopaedics, Trauma, Sport and Back injuries. Knee and hip replacements. Defective products and Medical Malpractice. Workplace accidents. Maritime Accidents.

Types of reports undertaken	Workers Compensation: Personal injury: Clinical Negligence. Product Liability.

Types of experience	Dr. Higgs receives requests for the everyday medical report to the extra ordinary. He has provided opinions for court on Implant devices, trade marks, gym equipment, etc.

No. of reports	Dr Higgs receives approximately 450 instructions per year

Waiting Time	Waiting time for appointments is currently 3-4 weeks. One appointment per week is reserved for clients with short notice.

Type of work	The approximate ratio of work for Claimant: Respondent: Joint Instructions is approximately 60:35:5.

Consulting rooms	Mater Clinic Suite 2, Mater Hospital North Sydney NSW 2065

Fees	In accordance with gazetted fees. See Legal section. Medical Negligence and issues of Product Liability according to complexity.