Vaughan Poutawera, Orthopedist
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Vaughan Poutawera

Orthopedist

392 Davenport Road Tauranga South Tauranga, 3112
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About

Vaughan Poutawer, MBChB holds a private practice at Grace Orthopaedic Centre based in the Bay of Plenty, a region of northern New Zealand. Dr. Poutawer also works with a public practice at Tauranga Hospital and even operates and consults at Whakatane Hospital, both of which are located in the Bay of Plenty. Dr. Poutawer specializes in a broad range of orthopaedics including, but not limited to, general and trauma orthopaedic surgery, as well as having a vested interest in hip and knee surgical procedures. A member of the New Zealand Medical Assistance Team, the doctor volunteers often in the Pacific Islands and lectures around the globe.

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Education and Training

University of Otago

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 26 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Hip Surgery/Orthopedic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking and Lecture -

Internships

  • New Zealand Orthopedic Training Program

Professional Society Memberships

  • New Zealand Medical Assistance Team

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Vaughan attributes hard work to his success.

Hobbies / Sports

  • Rugby, Running,Mountain Biking

Favorite professional publications

  • Journal of the Australian Academy

Vaughan Poutawera's Practice location

392 Davenport Road -
Tauranga South, Tauranga 3112
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