Associate Professor Claudia Di Bella

MD, PhD, FRACS(Orth), FAOrthA

A/Prof Claudia Di Bella completed her orthopaedic training in 2007 at the Rizzoli Orthopaedic Institute (Bologna, Italy), which has been named in the top 5 orthopaedic hospitals worldwide. Claudia moved to Melbourne in 2010 and completed her PhD in oncology and experimental pathology in 2012. In 2014, she obtained the Fellowship in orthopaedic surgery by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and is a Director on the board of the Australasian Orthopaedic Association/ Research Foundation and a Director of ANZSA education. 

A/Prof Di Bella is passionate about enhancing the patient experience and has a particular interest in bone and soft-tissue tumours (sarcomas). Claudia was the first surgeon in Melbourne to perform a pelvic resection and reconstruction with 3D printed custom- made prosthesis and is a pioneer in Australia for the use of the most advanced technologies in orthopaedic surgery, including 3D printing and robotically assisted surgery. 

A/Prof Di Bella is an expert in lower limb joint replacement surgery, which she performs using the most advanced technologies. Claudia is highly specialised in hip and Knee replacement surgery, which is performed using the “Direct Anterior Approach” and is actively involved in teaching this procedure to other surgeons. 

Her philosophy is simple: Claudia is a strong believer in open communication and teamwork. You can always rely on her availability to answer all your questions, as her priority is to find a holistic treatment that works well for you.