Dr Luke Mooney is a hip replacement surgeon in Adelaide specialising in direct anterior (DAA) hip replacement, MAKO robotic-assisted surgery, and complex revision procedures.
Book a ConsultationDr Luke Mooney is a hip replacement surgeon in Adelaide whose practice is dedicated to hip and knee surgery. He offers the full range of modern hip replacement options, from muscle-sparing direct anterior (DAA) hip replacement to MAKO robotic-assisted surgery and complex revision procedures for hips that need revisiting.
As an Adelaide hip replacement surgeon, Dr Mooney combines CT-based 3D planning with robotic precision to position each implant accurately for the individual patient. He consults at Orthopaedics 360 in Eastwood, with additional metropolitan clinics in Woodville and Adelaide's north-east and regional clinics in Naracoorte and Mount Gambier, and operates at Eastwood Private Hospital and Calvary Adelaide Hospital.
Whether you are considering hip replacement for the first time or seeking a second opinion, a current GP referral allows you to claim a Medicare rebate. To arrange a consultation with a hip replacement surgeon in Adelaide, call (08) 7077 0157.
The muscle-sparing technique for total hip replacement. No posterior restrictions. Most patients walking the same day.
Learn more →CT-based 3D planning and robotic precision for accurate implant positioning. Dr Mooney’s preferred combination: MAKO + DAA.
Learn more →When a hip replacement needs revisiting — due to wear, loosening, instability, or infection. Second opinions welcome.
Learn more →Dr Mooney has built his surgical practice around hip and knee surgery. He trained in robotic-assisted joint replacement in Perth — one of the first surgeons in Australia to complete a dedicated robotic fellowship — and operates at Eastwood Private Hospital and Calvary Adelaide.
About Dr Mooney →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.
Look for fellowship training in hip surgery, experience with the approach you are considering (such as DAA or robotic-assisted), and a surgeon who personally manages your care from consultation through to follow-up.
They answer different questions. The direct anterior approach (DAA) is how the hip is reached — through the front, sparing muscle. MAKO robotic assistance is how the implant is planned and positioned. For most patients, Dr Mooney combines both.
Call the rooms or submit an online enquiry. A GP referral is required for Medicare rebate purposes.