Dr Vera Sallen is an experienced European and Australian trained specialist orthopaedic surgeon.
Dr Sallen has worked in Victoria’s public health system for the last 10 years and is providing orthopaedic services in Melbourne and Regional Victoria.
She has a broad training and surgical background and is skilled in contemporary orthopaedic surgical techniques, including expertise in anterior minimally invasive total hip replacement.
BACKGROUND & SURGICAL TRAINING
Swiss orthopaedic training - mentored by renowned shoulder surgeon Professor Christian Gerber (2002-2006)
Upper Limb and Reconstructive Fellowships, Institut de la Main and APHP, Paris - Diplomas in Upper Limb and Hand Surgery and Microsurgical Techniques (2006-2007)
PhD based on inflammatory arthritis of the shoulder joint, University of Hamburg, Germany (2008)
Australian Trauma Fellowship, Alfred Health (2008-2009) AOA recognised Arthroplasty Fellowship (2011-2012)
▪ Ramp access
▪ Train nearby
▪ Toilet facilities
▪ TV in waiting area
▪ Water available
