Choosing a hip surgeon is one of the more consequential decisions you’ll make about your own health. Most people only do it once — so it’s worth knowing what actually matters.

Dr Yas Edirisinghe is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Adelaide whose practice is focused on the hip and knee. This page explains how he works, what to look for in any hip surgeon, and what you can expect if you choose Ortho Precision.

What to look for in a hip surgeon

Surgeons differ — in training, in the breadth of options they offer, and in how they look after you before and after the operation. When you’re comparing, these are the questions worth asking.

Is hip surgery the focus of their practice?

General orthopaedic surgeons operate across the whole body. A surgeon whose practice is concentrated on hips and knees works with these joints every operating day.

What are their qualifications and standing?

Look for Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA), and for involvement in training and research — surgeons trusted to teach the next generation are held to a visible standard. Dr Yas is the Director of Orthopaedic Surgeon Training for the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network, responsible for training the region’s future orthopaedic surgeons.

Do they offer the full range of options — and will they tell you when surgery isn’t the answer?

Not every painful hip needs a replacement. Dr Yas offers individual assessment first, and surgery only when it’s genuinely the right next step. When it is, the options span total hip replacement, direct anterior (muscle-sparing) approaches, and revision surgery for joints that haven’t gone to plan elsewhere.

How will they plan your operation?

Every hip is shaped and moves differently. Dr Yas uses detailed imaging and, where appropriate, robotic-assisted technology to plan and execute surgery around your individual anatomy — a tool that lets him see and fine-tune things that are difficult to appreciate with the naked eye. The technology doesn’t do the surgery; it helps an experienced surgeon do it more precisely.

Who actually looks after you?

In some practices, much of your journey is handled by others. At Ortho Precision, you see Dr Yas at every consultation — before surgery, in hospital, and at every follow-up. After surgery, you also have a direct line to him through the practice messaging portal, so questions never have to wait for an appointment.

What happens if something needs revisiting?

Ask any surgeon how they handle re-operations. Dr Yas stands behind his work: if a joint he has replaced ever needs revision surgery, he performs it with no gap — no out-of-pocket surgical fee.

Recovery at your pace

Recovery from hip surgery is not a race. Most patients stay two to three nights in hospital — and no one is rushed out the door. Most people are back to driving around two weeks after surgery, though the right time is always individual. Dr Yas’s team, your physiotherapist and your GP work from a shared plan, so everyone supporting your recovery is working from the same page.

Fees, without surprises

Cost matters, and you deserve certainty. Ortho Precision honours your health fund’s gap arrangements, and you receive a written estimate before any surgery — so there are no surprises. Surgeons differ in their fees just as they differ in their approach; when you’re comparing, weigh value — training, technology, continuity of care and aftercare — not price alone. More detail is on our Fees & Billing page.

Where you’ll find us

Dr Yas consults at Anzac Medical Suites in Ashford and the Specialist Suites at Calvary Central Districts Hospital in Elizabeth Vale, with satellite clinics in Gawler and Magill. He operates privately at Ashford Hospital, Burnside Hospital (Stepney) and Calvary Central Districts Hospital, and holds public lists at the Lyell McEwin and Modbury Hospitals.

Privately referred patients are usually offered an appointment within one to two weeks.

Ready to talk it through?

Whether you’re weighing up surgery or just want a clear answer about your hip, start with a conversation. Bring your questions — Dr Yas will take the time to answer them.

Request a consultation · 08 7081 4100

Further reading: Do I need a hip replacement? · Hip arthritis & hip pain · Total hip replacement · Direct anterior hip replacement · FAQs