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Christopher J. Drinkwater, M.D.

Christopher J. Drinkwater, M.D.

Orthopaedics & Physical Performance

4.9 out of 5 stars
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I am a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in modern joint replacement techniques including minimally invasive surgery, anterior approach to hip replacement, robotic assisted knee replacement surgery, hip resurfacing and partial knee replacement.

I have served as the Director ...
I am a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon who specializes in modern joint replacement techniques including minimally invasive surgery, anterior approach to hip replacement, robotic assisted knee replacement surgery, hip resurfacing and partial knee replacement.

I have served as the Director of the Evarts Joint Center, where over 2200 joint replacements are performed each year. I am a member of international Orthopaedic and surgical societies, have authored numerous journal articles and presented papers at local and national meetings. I have given guest lectures for surgeons training in direct anterior hip replacement and robotic techniques.

Certified Specialties

Orthopaedic Surgery - American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor - Department of Orthopaedics (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Washington Orthopaedic Services. 1995 - 1996

Fellowship, Sports Medicine, Institute for Bone and Joint Disorders. 1994 - 1995

Fellowship, Orthopaedic Surgery, Australian Orthopaedic Association Advanced Training Program Sydney (South Side). 1990 - 1993

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, The Hills Private Hospital. 1989 - 1990

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery, Royal Sydney Children's Hospital (Australia). 1988 - 1989

Residency, Surgery (General Surgery), St. Vincent's Hospital. 1987 - 1988

Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Vincent's Hospital. 1986 - 1987

Awards

Awarded Commonwealth AIDS Research Grant 1989

Publications

Journal Articles

Evaluation of donor site intrinsic healing response in autologous osteochondral grafting of the knee.

Ahmad CS, Guiney WB, Drinkwater CJ

Arthroscopy : the journal of arthroscopic & related surgery : official publication of the Arthroscopy Association of North America and the International Arthroscopy Association.. 2002 January 18 (1):95-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Optimal timing of wound drain removal following total joint arthroplasty.

Drinkwater CJ, Neil MJ

The Journal of arthroplasty.. 1995 April 10 (2):185-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Hip Replacement - A Patient's Guide

Drinkwater, C.

N.S.W. Government Printers. 1989; .

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

5.0 stars

All good. Much confidence felt by me.

Sep 13, 2024

5.0 stars

Good explanations, answered all questions, patient, cared about me and my situation.

Aug 31, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Drinkwater was so down to earth and reassuring. He acted as if I was the most important thing to him at that moment.

Aug 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Drinkwater has an excellent manner.

Aug 22, 2024

5.0 stars

Extremely wonderful

Aug 20, 2024

5.0 stars

Great

Aug 19, 2024

5.0 stars

I would recommend Dr. Drinkwater to anyone with knee problems. He is the very best!

Aug 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Very good

Aug 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Drinkwater and his staff are outstanding

Aug 02, 2024

5.0 stars

Excellent

Jul 22, 2024