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Dr Alan Hopcroft, MB, BS(Hons), FRCS Edin

General Surgeon (Orthopaedics)

Taree, NSW
Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery and Medico Legal Assessments Expert Witness

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Professional Summary

Dr Alan Hopcroft, MB, BS(Hons), FRCS Edin is an Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery expert specializing in medico-legal assessments. With a career encompassing both clinical practice and academic roles, he brings a dual perspective to litigation work. His work centers on investigating orthopaedic injuries, assessing surgical outcomes, and evaluating whether medical standards were met.

Dr Hopcroft has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving cases related to orthopaedic trauma and general surgery. His MB, BS(Hons) in Medicine, along with his accreditation as an Assessor for WorkCover and Motor Accidents Authority, reinforce his ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. He is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving orthopaedic injuries.

Work Experience

Manning River District Hospital — Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon | 1981–Present University of Newcastle — Lecturer-Tutor in Orthopaedics and General Surgery | Year Unknown–Present

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Dr. Alan Hopcroft is a specialist in orthopaedic trauma and general surgery.

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  • 1orthopaedic trauma assessments
  • 2general surgical procedures
  • 3medico-legal evaluations

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