Orthopaedic Surgery
Registrar practice across six major New Zealand hospitals, from tertiary trauma centres to regional units.
Patrick Bekhit
Orthopaedic Registrar · New Zealand
Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar committed to precise, patient-centred care, with hospital experience across New Zealand and Australia.
- BSc/MBBS
- NZ & Australia hospital experience
- Research presenter
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About
Surgical precision.
Patient first.
Orthopaedics is where structure meets function — where a well-planned operation restores movement, independence, and quality of life. That is what drew me to the specialty, and it is what keeps the patient at the centre of every decision I make.
Since completing my BSc/MBBS at The University of Queensland, I have trained through registrar roles at major hospitals across New Zealand, with earlier hospital experience in Australia. Alongside clinical work, I teach, examine, and pursue research — better training and better evidence mean better outcomes.
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Focus Areas
Patient-Centred Care
Clear communication and careful decision-making, so every patient understands their operation and trusts the plan.
Teaching & Mentoring
Associate Lecturer with prior roles as OSCE Examiner and Clinical Coaching Tutor — invested in training the next generation.
Research & Scholarship
Orthopaedic research presented at national scientific meetings, including the AOA/NZOA Combined ASM.
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Research
Acromial Morphology is a Risk Factor for Unidirectional Posterior Shoulder Instability
Sarcopenia as a Predictor of Mortality in Patients with Metastatic Tumours in the Spinal Column
The SORG nomogram does not accurately predict survival for patients with Spinal Metastatic Disease in New Zealand
Sarcopenia morphometrics in metastatic lumbar spine patients
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OrthoMetrics
Digital outcomes platform
Patient-reported outcome tracking for orthopaedic practice.
OrthoMetrics collects and visualises surgical outcome data across New Zealand, helping orthopaedic teams follow recovery, compare results, and keep patient progress visible.
- PROM collection
- Outcome dashboards
- New Zealand availability
- Orthopaedic workflow focus
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Career Journey
Current Appointment
Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar, Taranaki Base Hospital, New Zealand.
Previous Appointments
Orthopaedic Surgery Registrar roles at Dunedin Hospital, Christchurch Hospital, Waikato Hospital, Auckland City Hospital, and North Shore Hospital.
Training Foundation
Built a strong foundation through hospital-based medical and surgical training in Queensland and New Zealand.
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Contact
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