DR David Kitchen
Locations
Stepney, Adelaide
Dr David Kitchen also consults privately at sportsmed Henley Beach and at The Specialist Clinic Port Pirie. Â
For patients in Adelaide's inner east and surrounding suburbs, Dr David Kitchen consults from sportsmed Stepney; one of South Australia's most established multidisciplinary healthcare facilities, located at 32 Payneham Road.
Stepney sits just minutes from the CBD and draws patients from Norwood, Kensington, Marden, Magill, St Peters, Glynde, and beyond. For those managing hip or knee pain, having access to a specialist of Dr Kitchen's calibre close to home can make a meaningful difference, particularly for people who are already dealing with limited mobility or discomfort when travelling.
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LOCATIONS
Operating in Adelaide
Dr David Kitchen performs surgical procedures at Burnside Hospital Stepney, Ashford Hospital, Western Hospital and Port Pirie Hospital. Through these Adelaide facilities, patients access clinical technology and surgical support throughout their orthopaedic treatment.
About Dr David Kitchen
Dr David Kitchen is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with particular expertise in hip and knee surgery. His training spans some of the most respected institutions in Australia and the United Kingdom, including the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital in Stanmore; the UK's leading orthopaedic centre, where he undertook subspecialty fellowship training before returning to practice in South Australia.
He holds clinical and teaching roles at Adelaide University and across the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, and consults privately through sportsmed's Stepney and Henley Beach locations.
Dr Kitchen takes an individual approach to each patient's care. Rather than applying a one-size-fits-all model, he works to understand what matters most to the person in front of him, whether that's getting back to recreational sport, reducing daily pain, or simply moving more freely around the house.
Conditions Seen at Stepney
Dr Kitchen's Stepney consultations cover a broad range of hip and knee conditions, including:
Hip conditions:Â osteoarthritis, avascular necrosis, hip dysplasia, labral pathology, and painful or worn joint replacements requiring revision.
Knee conditions:Â osteoarthritis (affecting one or multiple compartments), ligament injuries including ACL tears, meniscal injuries, cartilage damage, and failed prior knee replacements.
Both acute injuries and long-standing degenerative conditions are managed, and consultations are available for patients wanting a second opinion on a diagnosis or proposed treatment plan.
Treatments and Procedures
Where surgery is appropriate and agreed upon by the patient, Dr Kitchen performs procedures at Burnside War Memorial Hospital in Toorak Gardens and Ashford Hospital in Ashford; both private facilities conveniently located for patients who consult at Stepney.
Surgical options include:
- Total and partial hip replacement, including via the anterior (muscle-sparing) approach
- Robotic-assisted hip and knee replacement using Mako technology
- Total and unicompartmental knee replacement
- Patient-specific knee replacement using custom-manufactured implants
- Revision hip and knee replacement for complex or failed prior surgery
- ACL reconstruction and return-to-sport rehabilitation planning
- Meniscal repair and reconstruction
- Cartilage injury treatment and joint preservation surgery
Not every patient will need surgery. Many consultations result in a non-operative management plan, and Dr Kitchen will discuss all relevant options before any decisions are made. Any surgical procedure involves risks that will be discussed in detail during your consultation.
Consulting at sportsmed Stepney
Address:Â 32 Payneham Road, Stepney SA 5069
Phone:Â (08) 8130 1228
Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8am – 6pm | Friday, 8am – 5pm
A valid GP referral is required to book a consultation. If you do not have a referral, please speak with your general practitioner in the first instance.
Patients from Burnside, Campbelltown, Tea Tree Gully, and the eastern suburbs are welcome to enquire about availability at the Stepney location. For those on the western side of Adelaide, Dr Kitchen also consults at sportsmed Henley Beach.