Welcome to Dr Mark Pearce Orthopaedics
Providing high-quality specialist orthopaedic services to improve your health and comfort. Our dedicated team is here to ensure your care is our top priority. Schedule your appointment today!
Our staff have extensive experience in a medical environment and are committed to providing you with the best of care. All patient consultations and medical records are kept strictly confidential.
Please speak to one of our friendly receptionists if you have any questions regarding our practice.
Dr Pearce graduated from the University of Queensland in 1981 with a Bachelor of Medicine/Surgery. He spent the next few years working in Queensland, ACT and NSW, including Lismore, gaining experience in all areas of hospital-based medicine, as well as some time as a GP.
In 1990 he moved to the United Kingdom to pursue his Specialist Qualifications in Orthopaedics. On completion of his training, he set up his Orthopaedic practice in Lismore in 1996. He deals with all areas of Orthopaedics (except spinal problems) and has a particular interest in joint replacement surgery, shoulder and knee problems and sports injuries. Dr Pearce also performs surgical robotic knee replacement surgery (ROSA).
Dr Pearce is also actively involved in the teaching of allied health/medical students, junior doctors and orthopaedic trainees and is a casual examiner with the University of Wollongong and the University of Sydney.
To make an appointment you need to have a referral from your GP (which are valid for 12 months), a Specialist or from an Emergency Department Doctor (which are valid for 3 months). You will also in the majority of cases need a plain XRAY of the affected joint. In addition it would be helpful if you also had the following Investigations prior to your Initial Consultation:
Dr Pearce does not look after Spinal problems or Foot/Ankle problems. He also runs a weekly Acute Sports Injuries Clinic.
Please let us know at the time of making your appointment if you have Private Health Insurance and if your condition is in relation to Workcover or an Insurance Claim.
Dr Pearce aims to see all patients as soon as possible. If your GP feels that you need an urgent review please have them contact our rooms directly and speak to Dr Pearce. We recognise that your time is valuable and we make every effort to run on time. Occasionally, emergencies or patients require a little more time and these can impact on scheduling which is unfortunately beyond our control. We apologise if we keep you waiting.
Once you have seen Dr Pearce you may consider undergoing surgery. Dr Pearce will discuss with you the possible benefits and the risks involved. It is important to note that all surgery has risks, including the potential to make your condition worse. Once you have considered your options and decided to proceed with surgery, our Reception Staff will assist you with the arrangements.
If you have any queries or require additional information at any stage regarding your surgery please contact our rooms on 02 6621 3114.
Dr Pearce currently operates on private patients at St Vincent’s Hospital, Lismore and on public patients at the Lismore Base Hospital (major surgery e.g. joint replacements) and the Casino & District Memorial Hospital and Maclean District Hospital (short stay and day surgery).
If you are on Prednisone, Warfarin or any blood thinning medication you need to let Dr Pearce know at the time of your consultation so that he can put in place a medication weaning plan if required.
Contact our rooms if you experience any of the following problems:
If Dr Pearce is unavailable, please consult your G.P or attend the Emergency Department at your local Hospital.