Mr Thomas Bucher
hip, knee, trauma
Orthopaedic Surgeon
MBBS, MSc, FRCS (Tr&Orth), FRACS, FAOrthA
Mr Thomas Bucher specialises in Hip, Knee replacement, Revision arthroplasty, Arthroscopic knee and Trauma surgeon.
Particular interests
Hip and knee replacement, revision hip and knee replacement. Arthroscopic knee surgery including anterior cruciate reconstruction and meniscal surgery. Unicompartmental knee replacement and osteotomies. Gluteal tendon reconstruction, trauma surgery and Robotic surgery.
About
Thomas studied medicine in London at Guys and St Thomas’ medical school, graduating in 2001. He first came to Western Australia in 2002, where he met his wife Lara. He returned to the UK to complete basic surgical training and completed his Orthopaedic surgical training based at the world-renowned Exeter hospital, achieving Fellowship of the Royal College of surgeons of England in 2011.
During his orthopaedic training Thomas also studied for a Masters degree in Orthopaedic Engineering. His thesis investigated the use of stems in revision knee replacement and has led to an ongoing interest in orthopaedic implant design and research.
Dr Bucher returned to Australia in 2011 to complete fellowships at Perth Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Centre and Royal Perth Hospital. Thomas has published a number of articles in peer reviewed journals and authored book chapters on peri-prosthetic fractures and cartilage grafting (see publications). Thomas completed Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2015.
Thomas is heavily involved in orthopaedic education, currently he is director of training at Fremantle hospital, head of the Registrar bone school and co-ordinates the orthopaedic registrar research program.
Thomas is an Approved Medical Specialist (AMS) for Workcover.
Public Hospital Appointments
Fiona Stanley Hospital
Fremantle Hospital
Armadale Hospital
Private Hospital visiting rights
St John of God Murdoch Hospital
Mount Hospital
Professional organisations
Australian Orthopaedic Association
British Orthopaedic Association
Australian Medical Association
Avant medical defence
Interests
Thomas loves the outdoor life and enjoys getting out on the water whenever possible. He enjoys windsurfing and stand up paddling, he regularly paddles for the annual Rottnest swim. Happily married, he spends most of his spare time entertaining his four young children.
Quick Facts about Mr Thomas Bucher
Mr Thomas Bucher consults and operates at St John of God Hospital Murdoch, Fiona Stanley, Mount, Fremantle and Armadale Hospitals.
His special interests include:
- Hip and knee replacement
- Revision hip and knee replacement
- Arthroscopic knee surgery including anterior cruciate reconstruction and meniscal surgery
- Unicompartmental knee replacement and osteotomies
- Gluteal tendon reconstruction
- Trauma surgery
- Robotic surgery.
He welcomes insured and self-funding patients, as well as Veterans, Motor vehicle insurance covered patients, and workers compensation referrals.
Dr Bucher is an Approved Medical Specialist (AMS) for Workcover.
Please note a Gap may be charged for any procedures please discuss and confirm with our staff when booking.
