Meet Dr Damien Lafferty – Podiatric Surgeon Sydney
About Dr Damien Lafferty – Podiatric Surgeon Sydney
Dr Damien Lafferty is a Commonwealth-accredited Podiatric Surgeon based in Sydney, with over 20 years of experience in advanced foot and ankle care. He graduated from Curtin University (Western Australia) in 1988 with a Bachelor of Science degree, followed by a Post-Graduate Diploma in Advanced Podiatry (1992) and a Master of Science (1997). He completed his surgical fellowship with the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (ACPS) in 1997.
Damien Lafferty has over 20 years of surgical experience, initially in Perth (Western Australia), followed by 9 years in London (England). He has been in Sydney since 2006. During his time in England, he worked both privately and publicly, consulting at Guys and St Thomas’s Hospital in London and as the podiatrist to the UK Athletics, the English Institute of Sport and the British Olympic team in the London and South East region. Damien Lafferty has since returned to Australia and is available for consultations in Sydney. All foot and ankle surgery is carried out in accredited hospitals.
Meet Sydney Podiatric Surgeon Damien Lafferty now – click on the image below for a short introductory video
In line with his belief that quality continuous education is essential, Sydney Podiatric (Foot and Ankle) Surgeon Damien Lafferty is involved at Newcastle University Podiatry Department. Lecturing in podiatric surgery, local anaesthesia and clinical supervision of surgical consultations.
Qualifications
- Fellowship of the Academy of Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Surgery – 2019
- Fellowship of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons (FACPS) – 1997
- Master of Science – 1997
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Advanced Podiatry) – 1992
- Bachelor of Science (Podiatry) – 1988
Memberships & Affiliations
- Fellow of the Australasian College of Podiatric Surgeons
- Member of the Australian Podiatry Association (APodA)
- Registered with the Podiatry Board of Australia
- Senior Lecturer / Clinical Educator at The University of Newcastle (NSW)
- International Affiliate of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons (ACFAS)
- Former Vice-President of the Australian Podiatry Association (WA)
- Former Director of the Australian Podiatry Association (NSW)
