Meet Dr Mac Nixon

Dr Mac Nixon is an orthopaedic surgeon residing in the Hunter region who specialises in disorders of the hip and knee. Mac also performs general orthopaedic surgeries. Mac is a born and bred Queenslander, raised in humble beginnings, growing up in Mount Isa and Mackay. His father recalls the moment when Mac was just 10 years old when he informed his parents that he would like to become a surgeon when he grows up. True to his word, and a testament to his hard work, focus and determination, Mac completed his Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at James Cook University, Queensland. Mac then completed his orthopaedic training through the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) in Newcastle. Mac subsequently went on to complete two subspecialty fellowships. St John of God, Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Reconstruction Fellowship, in Perth, Western Australia. Followed by the Orthopaedic Research Institute of Queensland Lower Limb Arthroplasty and Reconstruction Fellowship, in Townsville, Queensland.