Dr. Bernard Schick

Dr. Bernard Schick

Dr. Bernard Schick specialises in hand and wrist surgery. He has a special interest in bone and soft tissue trauma to the hand including extensive experience managing complex wrist injuries. He performs the full gambit of reconstructive hand surgery and is specifically trained in microsurgery, small joint replacement, wrist arthroscopy and endoscopic carpal tunnel release using the single portal technique (Microaire). Dupuytren’s surgery is also a special interest and he performs Xiaflex (Collagenase) injections for this condition when indicated.

Dr. Schick also has a Post Graduate Sports Medicine degree and is enthusiastic about returning patients to their sporting and work activities as soon as possible after injury or surgery. He is a passionate educator and his many teaching commitments include Anatomy teaching for surgical trainees at the University of New England and is the course coordinator for the Microsurgery component of the Sydney University Masters of Surgery.

Dr. Schick has two public hospital VMO appointments including the Sydney Hospital Hand Unit and Prince of Wales Hospital and operates at Prince of Wales Private Hospital. Among other subspecialty training he completed a Hand Surgery specialist fellowship at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London.

Dr. Schick consults from Suite 21, Level 7 Prince of Wales Private Hospital Balmain Sports Medicine practice and also consults and operates at Figtree Private Hospital in Wollongong.

For further information see www.handsurgerySOS.com.au

All appointments call: Ph: (02) 9650 4978