A/Prof. Marinis Pirpiris
Biography
Associate Professor Marinis Pirpiris is a consultant orthopaedic surgeon with a distinguished record in both clinical practice and academic research. He consults at Epworth Richmond, Cabrini Medical Centre Malvern, and Epworth Eastern Box Hill, and holds an academic appointment as Associate Professor at Monash University.
A/Prof. Pirpiris brings subspecialty expertise across three clinical areas: hip and knee reconstruction (including total joint replacement, revision surgery, and minimally invasive arthroscopy), sports medicine, and paediatric orthopaedics (with particular expertise in cerebral palsy, gait analysis, foot deformities, and elbow injuries). His practice is grounded in evidence-based medicine and a commitment to individualised, patient-centred care.
He has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and has presented his research at national and international conferences. He is a past recipient of multiple best-paper awards and has delivered invited lectures in Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Italy, Greece, and Japan.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS & BMedSc — Monash University
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, and Bachelor of Medical Science. Graduated Monash University, Melbourne.
Master of Epidemiology & Graduate Diploma in Epidemiology
Postgraduate training in clinical research methodology and biostatistics.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) — Research
Doctoral research degree in orthopaedics, with a focus on outcomes in children with cerebral palsy and gait analysis.
FRACS (Orthopaedic Surgery) — Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Admitted as a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Orthopaedic Surgery, following completion of the AOA training program.
Fellowship & Subspecialty Training
Following his FRACS, A/Prof. Pirpiris undertook competitive subspecialty fellowship training at leading orthopaedic institutions internationally.
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children, Dallas, USA
Subspecialty fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics, with a focus on cerebral palsy, gait laboratory assessment, and lower limb reconstruction. Working with internationally recognised leaders in paediatric orthopaedic surgery.
Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre, Oxford, UK
Fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty, including primary and revision joint replacement surgery, at one of the world’s foremost orthopaedic centres.
Shriners Hospital for Children, Los Angeles, USA
Additional subspecialty training in paediatric orthopaedics including spinal deformity and complex limb conditions.
Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne
Senior fellowship in paediatric orthopaedics at Australia’s premier children’s hospital.
Academic & Clinical Appointments
Associate Professor, Monash University
Academic appointment at Monash University's Department of Surgery, contributing to teaching and research.
Epworth Richmond
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lee Wing Level 7, Epworth Richmond Hospital.
Cabrini Medical Centre, Malvern
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Suite 31, Cabrini Medical Centre.
Epworth Eastern, Box Hill
Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon, Suite 9.4 Level 9, Epworth Eastern.
Professional Memberships
Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
Full Fellow member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
International member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons.
Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA)
Member with active participation at annual scientific meetings.
Research & Publications
A/Prof. Pirpiris has authored and co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed journal articles, one book chapter, and more than 30 conference presentations. His research spans clinical outcomes in cerebral palsy, paediatric hip conditions, gait analysis, joint replacement, and hypertension physiology.
Selected honours include multiple best-paper awards at international conferences: Annual Meeting of the Western Orthopaedic Association (2004), Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Academy of Paediatrics orthopaedic section (2004), Annual Meeting of the Paediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (2002), and Australian Orthopaedic Association Registrar Association Scientific Meeting (2001).
Make an Appointment
Contact A/Prof. Pirpiris’s rooms to arrange a consultation at Epworth Richmond, Cabrini Malvern, or Epworth Eastern Box Hill.
📞 03 9934 8800