General Surgeon
A general surgeon evaluates, diagnoses and treats diseases and injuries encompassing a wide range of body systems and anatomical regions – the alimentary tract (oesophagus, stomach, small and large bowel), the abdomen and pelvis, the breast, the chest, the head and neck, oncology and trauma.
Dr Alan Hopcroft MBBS (Hons) FRCS (Edin)
General Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon - Brisbane, Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Tamworth, Taree, Tweed Heads
Dr Alan Hopcroft is able to assess a variety of orthopaedic injuries and general surgical complaints. He is an accredited Motor Accident Authority NSW and WorkCover NSW Assessor in tthe spine, and upper and lower limbs.
Dr Hopcroft has over 30 years experience as a practicing general surgeon. His major area of practice has been in orthopaedic trauma surgery, but he has also maintained an interest in general surgery. For the past 22 years he has held the position of Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon at the Manning River District Hospital, NSW.
Dr Erik Eriksen MBBS FRACS FRCS (London)
General Surgeon, Orthopaedic Surgeon - Adelaide, Brisbane, Perth, Townsville
Erik Eriksen has over 25 years experience as a practicing general surgeon with particular experience in orthopaedic surgery.
He is able to assess a variety of orthopaedic injuries and general surgical complaints. He has had extensive experience acting as an expert witness and as a consultant at the Pasminco Broken Hill mine assessing and advising injured workers and determining impairment.