Dr Rajendra (Raj) Shetty
MBBS MS (Ortho) FRACS (Ortho)
Hip, Knee, Shoulder, Sports and Trauma
Dr Shetty is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with over 20 years of global experience in trauma, arthroplasty, and limb reconstruction. He is accredited by AHPRA and has trained extensively in both India (PGI Chandigarh) and Australia, including AOA-accredited fellowships in trauma, arthroplasty, and limb reconstruction at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and Royal Darwin Hospital.
Dr Shetty has worked in the Territory for 14 years and has a strong understanding of the unique challenges specific to the region and its patient population.
Dr Shetty’s areas of special interest include complex trauma and limb reconstruction, primary hip and knee arthroplasty (aiming to provide direct anterior hip arthroplasty in Darwin in the near future), knee and shoulder arthroscopy, sports injuries and general orthopaedics, including acute trauma.
Dr Shetty is committed to providing timely, collaborative, and patient-centred orthopaedic care. He values close collaboration with general practitioners and multidisciplinary teams and recognises their integral role in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
A GP referral is required to make an appointment with Dr Shetty.
You may wish to complete your patient registration prior to your appointment with Dr Shetty.
Appointments
- Darwin Private Hospital
- Royal Darwin Hospital
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Darwin Private Hospital
Ground Floor
Rocklands Drive
Tiwi NT 0810
Monday – Friday
8:30 am – 5:00 pm
If you require urgent medical attention outside of these hours call triple 0 or present to either Royal Darwin Hospital or Palmerston Regional Hospital.
Darwin Private Hospital has a dedicated carpark with 2 hours free parking using a ticket pay and display system.
A bus stop is located at the front entrance of the hospital precinct. For timetables visit Transport NT or call 08 8924 7666.
Disabled parking bays are available. The clinic is fully accessible.
