Gallagher John A. Dr

I had a knee replacement performed but Dr.John Gallagher in November 2021. The whole process from my first appointment to my follow up appointments has been beyond exceptional . My operation was a huge success , should have had it done earlier , I was off pain killers in 4 weeks and my degree of bend was almost normal by 2 months. The care and follow up by Dr. Gallagher and his Physiotherapist Dr. Rob Godbolt was instrumental in my quick recovery . Six months later I’m walking faster than I ever did , have no pain and no swelling. Thank you to QKSC for your very professional conduct. Without all the care and support I wouldn’t be where I am today.
Excellence at its highest level.

Dr Gallagher is the only knee surgeon you should see!
I had a long and complex patella stabilisation procedure in March this year so I’m 3.5 months post but wow my knee has never felt so stable.
The entire process from pre-surgery, the surgery itself and all the post-surgery and rehab has been beyond exceptional.
Dr Gallaghers warmth and support throughout this entire process has made what was a very painful procedure so much easier and I am so thankful that I have him as my knee surgeon.
Sue the practice manger and Jess the nurse have gone above and beyond to accomodate for me and have always been so kind and helpful.
I would truly recommend Dr Gallagher and his team at the Queensland Knee Surgery Clinic for any knee related issues 😊

Thank you so much!!

In October 2021, Dr Gallagher successfully removed the plate and screws from a prior knee osteotomy. January 2022 I underwent a bi-lateral, knee replacement. I’m now 6 months post op and have my life back again. No pain, no awful gait- a big nothing- life is as it should be for a woman in her mid 60’s. Dr Gallagher, Jess and Rob. I’m so grateful for the care and concern you’ve shown to me pre op as well as post op - it’s been outstanding!!
So, I didn’t exactly give you ‘a walk in the park’ but I knew I was under the best of care with the results speaking for themselves.
Thank- you seems such a small thing to say when I’m now walking with such joy and pain free. I highly recommend Dr Gallagher and his team for all your knee problems.

It’s now five months since I had a double knee replacement, carried out by Dr John Gallagher of the Queensland Knee Surgery Clinic, Brisbane, in February 2022. Both knees were done at the same time.

Prior to the surgery I had been experiencing knee pain and limited range of motion in both knees, which had gotten steadily worse over six years. The cartilage was worn out on the inside of my knees, meaning I walked like a limping cowboy, bow-legged and unconsciously swaying from side to side. Walking and even standing had become very difficult and when I had to walk even short distances, the pain was terrible. My cowboy gait put pressure on my ankles and hips which also hurt.

It's five months since Dr Gallagher completed my double knee replacement surgery and I’ve just returned from a trip to Hawaii with my partner. My new knees have given us both a new lease on life and the opportunity to experience things we never thought we’d be able to experience together again. By way of example, we visited Pearl Harbor – a very moving experience. The day involved taking over 14,000 steps, climbing 20 flights of stairs, and climbing in and out of submarine and ship compartments. At the end of the day I still had a spring in my step. I was still walking smoothly, without a limp. My knees, ankles and hips didn’t hurt. That would have been unthinkable and probably impossible six months ago.

My legs are now straight and my knees are lined up under my hips with a full range of motion from completely straight to being bent at 140 degrees with no pain.

In terms of what made the operation such a success, apparently there are about 50 things that a surgeon needs to get right in order to achieve a successful knee replacement. I saw first hand how Dr Gallagher and the team control many of those factors. I was incredibly impressed with the care and attention to detail that went into every step of the process from the scans and initial assessments, through to the operation itself, the aftercare, the physio and the follow up. By way of example, Dr Gallagher is incredibly vigilant about eliminating any potential source of infection – which can be complication of knee surgery - even to the extent of having the surgical team operate in fully contained ‘space suits’ in a positively pressured, filtered air environment. The wound is hand stitched below the skin to minimize scarring. In the four days I was in hospital after the surgery, Dr Gallagher dropped in to check on my progress twice a day. There were many, many other examples of this care and attention to detail throughout my experience.

I had the surgery Monday, was out of hospital by Friday lunchtime, and walking without crutches after ten days. I was back at work and riding my motorcycle after 6 weeks. Of course, nothing is free…even with private healthcare, there are still out of pocket expenses, and you have to be prepared to follow the pain management drug regime for a couple of months and be vigilant with ice and the physio exercises. To me, these were tiny sacrifices in return for such a better quality of life. What’s more, the team the whole process as easy and streamlined as possible, right down to organizing back-to-back appointments for scans, consultations and physio. Everything is organized like clockwork. What’s more, Dr Gallagher and the whole team are really friendly good-humored people to deal with.

For anyone facing knee issues I can wholeheartedly recommend Dr Gallagher and his team…and if you have the choice…the sooner the better!

I had a painful partial knee replacement done in 2016, which was unsuccessful. Earlier this year I visited Dr Gallagher asking for his opinion - he advised a revision of the knee which entailed removing the partial knee and then replacing with a total knee replacement. Its been 4 months since the operation and I have made a very good recovery, thanks to Dr Gallagher's pre & post-operative practices & skill as a surgeon. He, his theatre team & also the staff at his Rooms were all great to deal with and extremely helpful. I would recommend Dr Gallagher without hesitation.

Dr Gallagher is a very professional and skilled yet caring surgeon who not only does the job, but is dedicated to making sure its done properly to ensure a good painless future for the patient. He is thorough throughout the entire process including aftercare and even takes the time to explain things. I have complete trust in Dr Gallagher and my 17 year olds surgery has gone extremely well and has put her on track to where her knee needs to be according to her career goals where she will be full time dancing.

In September 2022 I had double full knee replacements by Dr John Gallagher. Both were 100% successful and I can’t thank John and his staff enough. I am able to do anything now walking, jogging, kneeling without any pain or discomfort. I can certainly recommend having the two together and am happy I made that decision. I would also like to add that I live alone, but my daughter made daily visits with lots of ice.

From our first meeting with Dr Gallagher, he inspired confidence for both my wife and myself that he would be able to achieve a good outcome with replacing my knee. We really appreciated his patience in answering our questions and ensuring we had the information we needed. My surgery was a great success, and my recovery has been so much better than I had anticipated.