Dr Francois Tudor
Orthopaedic Surgeon: Knee & Sports Injuries
MBBS MSc BSc(Hons) FRACS(Orth) FAORTHA FRCS(Tr & Orth)
Dr Francois Tudor is a globally recognised, fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with over 20 years of experience. He specialises in sports knee injuries—ACL reconstructions, meniscus repairs, and complex revision surgeries. He also regularly performs knee preservation procedures and knee replacements.
Patient-First Focus
Francois’ patient-first philosophy, technical expertise, and experience successfully treating elite athletes and ‘weekend warriors’ make him a trusted choice for patients seeking surgical knee care on the Gold Coast. His meniscus repair and ACL and ligament reconstruction surgical outcomes ensure patients are on their feet, returned to an active lifestyle, with a reliable road to recovery.
Francois treats many patients with knee arthritis, providing both surgical and non-surgical treatment options. When surgery is the best course of action, he performs osteotomy, partial or total kn
Elite Sports Medicine
Francois’s distinction in treating complex sporting injuries has made him a go-to surgeon for high-performing athletes. He has treated players from the Gold Coast Titans, Gold Coast Suns, Burleigh Bears, Southport Sharks, Gold Coast United Soccer and Bond Rugby Union teams.
He also works extensively with athletes competing in Soccer, BMX, Surfing, Muay Thai, and Surf Lifesaving, several of whom have subsequently won international sporting competitions.
He also works extensively with athletes competing in Soccer, BMX, Surfing, Muay Thai, and Surf Lifesaving, several of whom have subsequently won international sporting competitions.
Commitment to Research & Education
Francois is heavily involved in research, regularly contributing to new medical research papers in orthopaedic journals and publications that aim to advance and improve patient outcomes. In addition, he is actively involved in training the next generation of surgeons and physiotherapists through his appointments at Griffith and Bond Universities and regularly teaches on Australian and international courses.
Francois is an active member of the Australian Knee Society, where he regularly presents research findings. He is also a regular on the medical speaker circuit whenever possible.
Clinical Practice & Trauma Surgery
Beyond his specialised knee practice, Francois works as a Trauma Surgeon at Gold Coast University Hospital, treating complex fractures and major lower-limb injuries.
Where you can find Dr Francois Tudor.
Dr Tudor consults at SEQ Sports & Exercise Medicine in Varsity Lakes. He regularly operates at Gold Coast University Hospital, Robina Private Hospital and John Flynn Private Hospital.