About Mr. Guan Tay – Melbourne Hip & Knee Orthopaedic Surgeon
Movement is life — and at Guan Tay Orthopaedics, our purpose is to help you regain it.
Mr Guan Tay is an Australian and UK fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in hip and knee surgery — including hip and knee replacement, knee reconstruction, arthroscopy, and sports injury treatment. Based in Melbourne’s Eastern Suburbs, with consulting rooms in Knox, Mount Waverley and Box Hill, he provides expert, patient-centred care for individuals with hip and knee arthritis, injuries, and other joint conditions — helping people return to an active, confident lifestyle.
Philosophy of Care
Mr Tay believes the best results come from collaboration and trust. He takes the time to listen, explain, and partner with each patient, ensuring clear understanding and shared decision-making. His goal is to restore movement and quality of life through precision, empathy, and personalised rehabilitation.
Expertise and Focus
Mr. Tay’s specialist areas include:
Hip Replacement Surgery – primary, complex and revision arthroplasty procedures
Knee Replacement Surgery – partial (uni-knee), patellofemoral, total and revision knee replacements
Knee Arthroscopy & Reconstruction – meniscal repair, ligament reconstruction and joint stabilisation
Sports and Trauma Injuries – upper and lower limb fractures, athletic injury management
Non-surgical Arthritis Management – PRP injections, radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
Each treatment plan is tailored to individual needs and guided by the latest evidence-based techniques to ensure lasting outcomes.
Training and Credentials
With over 15 years of specialist experience, Mr. Tay focuses exclusively on the management of hip and knee conditions, from non-surgical management, joint replacement to complex reconstructions. His calm, collaborative approach ensures every patient receives expert, personalised care.
A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA), Mr. Tay is a graduate of the University of Melbourne. His advanced training includes subspecialty fellowships in Australia and the United Kingdom, specialising in hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty and reconstruction.
Commitment to Excellence
Mr Tay remains at the forefront of orthopaedic innovation through ongoing research, publication in international journals, and his role as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research. He also holds a Professional Certificate in Clinical Research from the University of Melbourne and is deeply committed to teaching future surgeons through his university and hospital appointments.
Guan Tay | Melbourne Hip & Knee Orthopaedic Surgeon
Phone
(03) 9886 7788
(03) 8609 1988
FAX
(03) 9887 6210
reception@silkmedical.com.au
CONSULTING & SURGERY LOCATIONS
Knox Private Hospital
Silk Medical Suites
Boronia Specialist Suites
Epworth Eastern Box Hill
CONTACT HOURS
Monday to Friday
9am - 5pm
