About Dr Nathan Eardley-Harris

Dr Nathan Eardley-Harris is a leading Orthopaedic surgeon providing comprehensive care in hip and knee surgery of all ages
As an Australian-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon based in Adelaide, South Australia specialising in hip and knee surgery covering very young children to the elderly and everyone in-between, Nathan offers personalised care to help patients find the best outcomes in every unique condition.

He has subspecialty, post-fellowship training in hip preservation surgery and joint replacement, including robotic & technology-assisted surgery across all approaches, including the direct anterior approach. Through compassion, communication, collaboration & competence, Nathan aims to build patient-surgeon trust, helping you understand your condition and the options available to empower you to make better treatment decisions toward your personal recovery goals. With stronger, better-informed patient-surgeon relationships, evidence-based surgical techniques and the latest assistive technology, Nathan aims to provide patients with the best possible care.

When he’s not working with patients, you’ll find Nathan enjoying family time his wife and children, playing guitar, or down at the Adelaide Oval watching the cricket.
My Why
Surgery can be scary, especially when you aren’t in control of your treatment. My aim is to make it as comfortable, honest and open as I can, and give you the agency to make informed decisions. By listening to what matters most to you, together we personalise your treatment to meet your goals.

I treat you where you’re at - to get you to where you want to be.

Background in Orthopaedic Surgery

Qualifications
Fellowship in Hip Preservation and Reconstructive Surgery – Melbourne Orthopaedic Group
Fellowship in Arthroplasty (Joint Replacement) - Flinders Medical Centre
Fellowship, Royal College of Australasian Surgeons
Fellowship, Australian Orthopaedic Association
Masters of Clinical Science, University of Adelaide
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, University of Adelaide
Experience
Hip and Knee Surgeon for all ages

Nathan has experience in and cares for patients throughout the entire spectrum of life from very young children to the elderly and all ages in between. He has completed two internationally renowned fellowships which included hip and knee replacement, revision surgery, sports injuries, trauma and fractures, paediatric orthopaedic surgery as well as hip preservation, including dedicated training in hip arthroscopy and periacetabular osteotomy.

Your local surgeon with global expertise

Nathan grew up in Adelaide, completing his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery through the University of Adelaide, before undertaking internship and surgical residency across the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre. He was selected for the Australian Orthopaedic Association Surgery Training in South Australia and Northern Territory, and was subsequently admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association.

Nathan’s dedication to further knowledge and new technique development has led him to complete further learning interstate and overseas, including experience in hip preservation and arthroplasty in Europe and the UK.

Today, Nathan brings the knowledge and expertise he developed across the globe to treat South Australians, based right here in Adelaide.

Research, Educator, Teacher and Leader

Nathan continues to be at the forefront of evidence-based practice with multiple research and teaching appointments with the University of Adelaide and Flinders University, as well as the training of the next generation of surgeons (trainee registrar surgeons). Nathan attained his Masters of Clinical Science with a thesis in Orthopaedic surgery, and his research has been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals.

My Approach

Personalised Care
Your condition, goals and challenges are unique to you, and your management should reflect that. There is no one-size-fits-all method for treatment - your care is tailored to your situation.
Evidence-based, Modern Technology
With the latest technology including robotics and 3D personalised planning to support evidence-proven surgical techniques, you get accurate, precise results. If surgery is necessary, it’s customised to your situation.
Collaboration With Professionals
See the right team of elite health professionals, hand-selected to provide you with the best outcomes given your condition, rehabilitation & goals.

My Collaborative Approach

I appreciate that with many hands and minds working in the same direction we can achieve much more than the sum of our parts. I collaborate with like-minded health professionals and hand-select the right team to help you achieve your goals.

To best find your desired long-term outcomes, we ensure you access:
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An individual treatment plan, tailored to your specific goals
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A select team of professionals to inform, treat & rehabilitate you wholistically
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The latest evidence-proven technology and techniques
If you would like to see what we can achieve together, get in contact with our team.

Let's discuss your personalised treatment plan

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