Dr James McLean is a leading Adelaide
based Orthopaedic Surgeon.

Dr James McLean is a leading Adelaide based Orthopaedic surgeon. A shoulder and upper limb surgeon, Dr James McLean has a particular interest in joint replacement and minimally invasive arthroscopic (key-hole) surgery of the shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand.

Highly trained both locally in Australia and internationally, remaining at the forefront of upper limb orthopaedics is integral to Dr James McLean’s practice.

Committed to continual research and education in the areas of shoulder and upper limb orthopaedics, Dr James McLean has completed separate PhD and Master of Surgery degrees. He has also been the recipient of numerous research scholarships and grants; and has a keen interest in the development of new methods of diagnosis and treatment.

As one of Australia’s leading Orthopaedic surgeons, Dr James McLean plays a key role in the development of orthopaedics in Australia through his clinical appointment at the University of Adelaide. Read more