Koen De Ridder

Dr Koen de Ridder is an Orthopaedic surgeon.

My special interests are Spinal surgery (including paediatric spines), foot and ankle surgery, paediatric surgery, Trauma surgery and carpal tunnel surgery.

Private consultations are available at Southern Cross Specialist Centre, and surgery at Southern Cross Hospital.

Other Languages Spoken: Fluent English, French and Flemish

Hospitals Practicing At: Wellington Public, Wellington Southern Cross

Description of Specialisation

Spinal injury & Disorders: both ACC related injuries, other injuries and degeneration of the Spine, working in this area both at DHB and in private

Paediatric Orthopaedic Injury and disorders: all surgeries relating to children, this a special interest and area of expertise. Including scoliosis (working both in DHB and in private)

Foot and Ankle Injury & Disorders: both ACC related injuries, other injuries or degeneration. Including bunion repair, issues with the forefoot, ankle stabilisation, ankle fusion

Carpal tunnel and trigger finger surgery

Qualifications/Memberships
FRACS
MBCHB
NZ Orthopaedic Association
Paediatric Orthopaedic Society NZ
NZ Spine Society