Dr Jai Kumar is a Newcastle orthopaedic surgeon specialising in disorders of the knee and shoulder. His subspecialty interest is in the treatment of sportspeople and functional, active individuals.
Jai’s rooms are at The Orthopaedic Clinic (TOC). The practice is based in the heart of The Junction, Newcastle, New South Wales. TOC is surrounded by cafes, restaurants and most amenities and is a short walk to Lingard Private Hospital, where Jai operates. His practice address is
The Orthopaedic Clinic
Suite 19B, Level 2
Eastpoint Building
50 Glebe Road
The Junction
NSW 2291
For all patient enquiries, please call 40 472 347
Alternatively you can contact us via email at office@theorthoclinic.com.au or fax us on 40 472 340.
Jai completed his medical degree at the University of Sydney, graduating with Honours, and progressed through his general orthopaedic training with the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). He completed a further year and a half of subspeciality training throughout Europe, including Ireland, France, England, Scotland, Austria and Belgium prior to commencing orthopaedic practice in Newcastle.
Dr Jai Kumar feels that a multidisciplinary approach to total patient care is imperative to obtain optimum outcomes. The role of GPs, physiotherapists, sports physicians, coaches, rehabilitation providers and other allied health personnel make up an integral part of his practice and maintaining a strong and free-flowing line of communication is the key to this.