Dr Matthew Donaldson

BSc, MBBS, FRACS, FAOrthA

Specialist Shoulder, Elbow, Trauma and General Orthopaedic Surgeon

Matthew Donaldson, Orthopaedic Surgeon, wearing blue medical scrubs sitting with his hands folded, smiling at the camera against a dark background.

Dr Matthew Donaldson is an Australian and Internationally-Trained Orthopaedic Surgeon

Dr Matthew Donaldson is a Specialist Shoulder, Elbow, Trauma and General Orthopaedic Surgeon. He provides comprehensive care for patients with acute injuries and chronic joint conditions, with a focus on evidence-based treatment and optimal recovery outcomes.

Matthew is passionate about delivering tailored care, ensuring patients understand their diagnosis, treatment options, and path to recovery. With surgical expertise, clear communication and compassion, Matthew works to help each patient return to their personal best.

Committed to providing high-quality, patient-focused, orthopaedic care.

Medical professionals in surgical gowns, masks, and gloves perform a procedure on a patient's arm in an operating room with medical equipment and monitors in the background.

Education

Dr Matthew Donaldson completed his medical training at The University of Sydney before undertaking orthopaedic specialist training through the Australian Orthopaedic Association and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.

His experience includes advanced surgical training in Australia, with further international fellowships in Lyon (France) and Cambridge (UK), focused on shoulder and elbow surgery.

Matthew is committed to delivering precise, evidence-based care, combining surgical expertise with a patient-focused approach to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr Matthew Donaldson has undertaken advanced orthopaedic training in France and the UK.

University Accreditations

Bachelors of Medicine and Surgery - University of Sydney (MBBS)
Bachelor of Advanced Science - University of Sydney (BSc)

Fellowships

Cambridge Shoulder, Elbow and Trauma Fellowship - Cambridge University Hospitals, UK
Santy Shoulder Surgery Fellowship - Santy Orthopaedic Centre, Lyon, France
Sydney Shoulder and Elbow Clinical Fellowship - Sydney Shoulder Research Institute
Junior Clinical and Research Fellowship in Sports Injury, Robotics and Arthroplasty - University College Hospital London, UK

Australian Orthopaedic Training

Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) 21 Training Program - NSW Northside
Senior Registrar Positions:
- Hand Surgery - Royal North Shore Hospital
- Trauma Surgery - Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Other Courses

Diploma of Surgical Anatomy - Queensland University of Technology
Early Management of Severe Trauma - Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Surgical Skills Course - Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh

Experience

Dr Donaldson currently holds the role of Visiting Medical Officer (Specialist) Locum at Liverpool, Fairfield and Bowral & District Hospitals.

Prior to this, Matthew completed International Fellowships in Lyon and Cambridge and undertook Specialist appointments at St George Hospital, Sutherland Hospital and Bowral & District Hospital.

During his Orthopaedic Training, Matthew gained extensive regional and metropolitan experience—practising in Dubbo, Orange, and Canberra, as well as in Sydney at Westmead Children’s Hospital, Royal North Shore Hospital, and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital.