Dr David Edis is an orthopaedic and spine surgeon with fundamental expertise in adult spine conditions. He completed his undergraduate medical studies at the University of Melbourne and was awarded his orthopaedic fellowship in 2005. With an interest in health administration, Dr Edis obtained his Graduate Diploma of Medical Administration in 2020.
Dr Edis consults from his private practice, Victorian Orthopaedic Spine Service, and operates at multiple institutions including The Bays Hospital, Peninsula Private Hospital, St John of God Hospital Berwick, Mulgrave Private Hospital and The Valley Private Hospital. Dr Edis has been an industry leader in adopting minimally invasive techniques and robotic-assisted surgery. He has played a key role in the development of spinal navigation and robotic platforms to improve the accuracy of implant insertion and reduce the radiation exposure to staff during operations.
Dr Edis is an active researcher and medical educator. He believes in lifelong learning in clinical practice and is constantly updating his skills. In 2013, Dr Edis was the AOA Director of Training in Launceston, providing mentoring and education for orthopaedic trainees. Currently, he is mentoring international spine surgeon fellows and sharing his research and techniques on spinal navigation and robotics.
Dr Edis is AMA Impairment Assessment accredited and is available for bookings in relation to independent medical examinations, workplace injuries, transport accidents, public liability matters, total permanent disability and medical negligence claims. He is also available for complex case discussion, telemedicine assessment and file review.
