Dr Richard Hanly

Dr Richard Hanly is an Orthopaedic Surgeon who specialises in surgery of the lower limb, with a focus on reconstructive surgery of the foot and ankle, and hip and knee arthroplasty.

Educated in Brisbane, Dr Hanly received a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Hons) in 2002 and a Medical Degree in 2006 from the University of Queensland. He completed his Orthopaedic training in Queensland and was admitted as a Fellow to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in February 2015.

Dr Hanly undertook subspecialty training in the United Kingdom. He spent 12 months in the Exeter Hip Unit of the Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Centre. During this time, he worked under the team of leading hip surgeons; Mr John Timperley, Mr Matthew Hubble, Mr Jonathon Howell and Mr Matthew Wilson. He gained experience in complex primary and revision hip reconstruction and arthroplasty. Subsequently he worked under Mr Ian Winson and Mr Steve Hepple in the Foot & Ankle Unit of the Avon Orthopaedic Centre in Southmead Hospital. The expert unit in Bristol has a strong focus in reconstructive procedures and arthroscopic techniques in foot and ankle surgery.

Dr Hanly commenced practice at the Wesley Orthopaedic and Sports Injury Clinic in 2017. He currently has a dual public appointment at The Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital and The Prince Charles Hospital. Dr Hanly is a Senior Lecturer with the University of Queensland, School of Medicine. He is a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.