Dr Bernard Zicat

Dr Bernard Zicat Bsc, MD, CM, FRCSC, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA

Dr Bernard Zicat

Bsc, MD, CM, FRCSC, FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA

Hip & Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr Zicat originates from Canada, where he studied physics and then medicine at McGill University, in Montreal. Dr Zicat did his orthopaedic training at The University of Western Ontario, in London, Ontario. Following this, Dr Zicat did specialty fellowship training in hip and knee replacement and revision surgery in Sydney, and Washington, DC.

Dr Zicat has extensive experience in surgery of the hip and knee, including arthroscopy, hip and knee replacement and revision surgery, and trauma of the lower limb. Dr Zicat has been in practice in Sydney for over 20 years, and works at the Mater Hospital in North Sydney, Concord Hospital and MacQuarie University Hospital.

Dr Zicat specialises in all surgery of the hip and knee, including arthroscopy of the hip and knee, reconstructive surgery, joint replacement and revision surgery. Dr Zicat has particular experience in hip and knee replacement design, using new technologies, including cementless implants, and contemporary manufacturing techniques, including CAD / CAM design and manufacture and 3D printing.

Dr Zicat is able to provide treatment to both public and private patients, and sees patients in both his private rooms and Concord Hospital orthopaedic clinic.

Qualifications and Fellowships

Education

1977 - 1981: Bachelor of Science, Major in Physics (with distinction), McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

1981 - 1985 : Medical School, McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Graduate Training

1985 - 1986 : Rotating Internship, Victoria Hospital Corporation, London, Ontario, Canada

1986 - 1990 : Orthopaedic Surgery Resident (Registrar), University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, Canada

1990 : Fellow in Paediatrics and Trauma, London, Ontario, Canada

1991 - 1992 : Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Sydney, New South Wales

1992 - 1993 : Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Arlington, Virginia, USA

1993 : Fellow in Adult Reconstructive Surgery, Oneonta, New York, USA

1994 : Accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar, Westmead Hospital, Sydney, New South Wales

Professional Qualifications

1995 present : Specialist Registration in Orthopaedics, New South Wales Medical Board

1995 present : Specialist Certification in Orthopaedics, Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons

1990 - 2010 : Specialist Certification in Orthopaedics, Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, Canada

1990 - 2004 : General Medical Licence, Commonwealth of Virginia Medical Board

1988 - 1997 : General Medical Licence, College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

1986 : Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada # 62528

Clinical Appointments

Hospital Appointments

Mater Misericordiae Hospital (1995 - present), Rocklands Road, North Sydney

MacQuarie University Hospital Hospital (2010 - present), Technology Place, North Ryde

Concord Repatriation General Hospital (2003 - present), Hospital Road, Concord

Previous Hospital Appointments

North Shore Private Hospital (1998 - 2014), Westbourne Street, St Leonard’s

Canada Bay Private Hospital (2007 - 2010), Burwood Road, Concord

Ryde Public Hospital (1996 - 2005), Denistone Road, Eastwood

The Hills Private Hospital (1996 - 2004), Windsor Road, Baulkham Hills

Hunter’s Hill Private Hospital (1995 - 2004), 9 Mount Street, Hunter’s Hill

Mosman Private Hospital (1995 - 2004), 1 Ellamatta Avenue, Mosman


  • Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
  • Australian Orthopaedic Association
  • Australian Institute of Musculo Skeletal Research
  • Arthroplasty Society Australia