Qualifications & Experience

Dr Anton Lambers is a highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon with a strong academic and clinical foundation. Learn more about his experience & qualifications.

Education

2020-2025: Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The University of Western Australia
2019-2022: Orthopaedic Surgical Training, The Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
2018-2020: Master of Surgery with Distinction, The University of Western Australia
2008-2013: Bachelor of Medicine & Surgery (MBBS), The University of Melbourne
2011-2012: Diploma of Management (DipMgt), Australian College of Applied Business
2010-2011: Bachelor of Medical Science with Honours, The University of Melbourne
2006-2007: Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE), St Kevin’s College, ATAR 99.90

Fellowships

Following Completion of Orthopaedic surgery training with the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS), Dr Lambers completed several years of further general and subspecialty training:

Trauma and Arthroplasty Fellowship, Northeast Health Wangaratta (2023, 12-months): Providing surgical care for patients with fractures as well as those with hip, knee and shoulder arthritis requiring joint replacement surgery
The prestigious ABC (Australia By Caravan) Travelling Fellowship (2024, 12-months): Visitations to leading orthopaedic surgeons around Australia whilst circumnavigating the coast with his family
Perth Hip and Knee Robotic Joint Replacement Fellowship (PHK; 2025, 6-months): With Mr Dermot Collopy and Mr Gavin Clark, two of the most experienced robotic hip and knee surgeons in Australia and research leaders in this field
Perth Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Fellowship (POSM; 2025, 6-months): A sports injury and complex hip and pelvic surgery fellowship with Mr Ross Radic and Mr Sam Young

Research

Dr Lambers holds three research degrees: a Bachelor of Medical Science for a thesis on computer-assisted hip replacements and both a Master of Surgery and a PhD for theses on implant fatigue failure in hip fractures. In 2023, Anton was awarded the prestigious Francis & Phyllis Thornell-Shore Medical Research Scholarship from The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons to support his PhD studies. Throughout his career, Dr Lambers has published more than 20 papers and given more than 40 podium presentations at state, national and international conferences. Read more about Dr Lambers’ research work using the links below.

Teaching

In addition to his clinical work, Dr Lambers is passionate about teaching. He has contributed to developing orthopaedic educational content on platforms like Orthobullets and his own teaching channel, OsteoClassed. Along with all of this, numerous research awards and scholarships complement his qualifications and unwavering commitment to patient care and the advancement of orthopaedic science.

Achievements & Awards

2025: Henry Manners Hill Award for Best Research Paper, AOA WA State Scientific Meeting
2022: F & P Thornell-Shore Research Scholarship, Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
2021: Orthopaedic Fellowship Examination, Royal Australian College of Surgeons
2020: Unsupported Sea Kayak Crossing of the Bass Strait (VIC to TAS)
2019: JBJS (Am) Top 10 Most Read Papers 2019: Implant Fracture Analysis of the TFNA
2019: Australian Government Research Training Program Sponsorship: PhD Degree
2018: AOA WA Branch Scientific Meeting Research Prize – Best Paper
2018: Australian Government Research Training Program Sponsorship: Master’s Degree
2018: Moo Moo’s Restaurant 1kg Timed Steak Challenge Winner, Indonesia
2013: Mt Hotham Ski Patrol – Trainee of the Year
2012: Melbourne University Global Mobility Travelling Academic Scholarship
2011: Melbourne University Professorial Research Award – Best Oral Surgical Presentation
2007: Australian Student Prize & Premier’s VCE High Achiever Award
2007: Dux of St Kevin’s College, Specialist Mathematics, French & Chemistry
2006: The University of Melbourne Kwong Lee Dow Young Scholar Recipient
2006: Monash University Student Prize