Dr Luke Mooney is an orthopaedic surgeon in Adelaide specialising in hip and knee surgery — direct anterior hip replacement, robotic joint replacement, and ACL reconstruction. A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and clinical senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide, he can help when pain is affecting your ability to do the things you enjoy.
Dr Luke Mooney is an orthopaedic surgeon in Adelaide specialising in hip and knee surgery — direct anterior hip replacement, robotic joint replacement, and ACL reconstruction. A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and clinical senior lecturer at the University of Adelaide, he can help when pain is affecting your ability to do the things you enjoy.
Dr Mooney focuses exclusively on conditions of the hip and knee — from conservative management through to complex joint replacement. Every treatment plan is tailored to you.
Dr Mooney is a hip replacement surgeon in Adelaide performing hip replacement using the direct anterior approach — a muscle-sparing technique that allows faster recovery and earlier return to activity. He also offers MAKO robotic-assisted surgery for precise, personalised implant placement.
Hip Surgery →Dr Mooney offers a range of knee procedures — from partial resurfacing for isolated arthritis through to full knee replacement. He takes a considered approach, choosing the procedure that best fits your anatomy and lifestyle goals.
Dr Mooney runs a focused, personal practice. When you come in, you see him — not a registrar, not a locum. He's there at your consultation, at your surgery, and at every follow-up appointment along the way.
Dr Mooney has built his practice around hip and knee surgery — the area where his training runs deepest, where he has performed the most procedures, and where he continues to develop his expertise through robotic surgery and ongoing research. When you see Dr Mooney for a hip or knee problem, you are seeing a surgeon who has devoted his career to exactly that.
Getting the right treatment for your hip or knee starts with a conversation. Here is what to expect.
Call or submit an online form. Dr Mooney's team will confirm your appointment and let you know what to bring, including any imaging or referral from your GP.
At your consultation, Dr Mooney will assess your hip or knee, review your scans, and explain your options in plain language. No jargon. No rush.
Whether that's surgery, non-surgical management, or a second opinion, Dr Mooney will recommend what's right for you — and support you all the way through.
Dr Mooney has built his surgical practice around hip and knee surgery. He has completed fellowships in three countries and was one of the first surgeons in Australia to undertake a dedicated robotic surgery fellowship.
Dr Mooney uses the Stryker MAKO robotic system for hip and knee replacement — precision technology that allows your implant to be planned and positioned using a 3D model of your own anatomy.
You will always see Dr Mooney. He does not delegate consultations or operations to a registrar. The same surgeon, from your first appointment to your last follow-up.
Dr Mooney consults in Eastwood, Tea Tree Gully, and regional locations including Naracoorte and Mount Gambier, serving patients across South Australia.
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Dr Mooney welcomes referrals for patients with hip or knee pain who may benefit from specialist orthopaedic assessment. He performs hip replacement via the direct anterior approach and uses the MAKO robotic system for both hip and knee replacement. A standard GP referral letter is all that's needed — please include relevant imaging, investigation results, and a brief clinical summary.
Yes. A current GP referral is required to claim a Medicare rebate. Once your referral is received, the rooms will be in touch to arrange a time — or call (08) 7077 0157.
New patient appointments are often available the same week at Orthopaedics 360 in Eastwood. Regional clinics in Naracoorte and Mount Gambier run on a scheduled basis — call for the next available time.
Dr Mooney operates at Eastwood Private Hospital and Calvary Adelaide Hospital. Both hospitals have the Stryker MAKO robotic system available.