Dr Michael Phegan

Dr Phegan is a Queensland-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a subspecialty interest in conditions affecting the foot and ankle. His practice encompasses all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including sports injury management, corrective surgery for deformities, and the treatment of arthritis through advanced fusion techniques and joint replacement.

After completing his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2011, Dr Phegan began his career on the Gold Coast. He completed his orthopaedic training across Queensland, attaining his FRACS in 2021. To further refine his expertise, he undertook a prestigious year-long fellowship in Sydney under the guidance of leading specialists, gaining advanced skills in minimally invasive foot surgery, total ankle replacement, and complex deformity correction.

Dr Phegan undertook a dedicated twelve-month Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Sydney under the supervision of Dr Andrew Wines, with additional training alongside Dr Kim Slater, Dr Les Grujic and Dr Peter Lam. During this time, he gained extensive experience in all aspects of foot and ankle surgery, including joint replacement, total ankle replacement, deformity correction and sports injury management.

Dr Phegan maintains a public appointment as a Staff Specialist with Gold Coast Health, where he manages elective foot and ankle conditions as well as general and complex orthopaedic trauma in both adults and children. He is passionate about education and enjoys mentoring junior doctors and allied health professionals.

Committed to evidence-based, patient-centred care, Dr Phegan aims to restore function, relieve pain and help patients return to the activities they enjoy.

He is excited to live and work on the Gold Coast, with his wife and three young children.