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Dr Islam Nassar
ARTHRITIS CARE & RAPID RECOVERY ARTHROPLASTY

Providing personalised orthopaedic care with a focus on supporting your joint health and mobility.

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Evidence based treatment options for hip, & knee conditions in North Gosford and throughout the Central Coast, NSW.

ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON

Dr Islam Nassar

FRACS (Orth), MCh (Orth), MBBCh, MBA (USA), MHA (USA), DHM

Dr Islam Nassar is a fellowship-trained Orthopaedic Surgeon with a focus on advanced hip and knee procedures. As founder and clinical director of ACRRA (Arthritis Care and Rapid Recovery Arthroplasty), he provides integrated care for arthritis, joint instability, and complex orthopaedic conditions.

SURGICAL SPECIALTIES

  • Anterior Approach Total Hip Replacement (Arthroplsty)
  • Revision Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty)
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Partial Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
  • Total Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
  • Short-Stay Joint Replacements
  • Complex Trauma Surgery
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Hip Replacement Surgery

Dr Nassar performs total hip replacement surgery using the direct anterior approach as well as other modern techniques, selecting the method that best suits each patient’s anatomy and lifestyle. He also uses advanced planning and technologies, including patient specific instrumentation, to support accurate implant placement and long-term joint function.

Where appropriate, Dr Nassar adopts muscle sparing approaches that may allow for earlier mobilisation and smoother recovery, with the overall focus on restoring mobility and joint stability.

Hip Resurfacing Surgery

Hip resurfacing surgery may be an option for younger and more active patients. Rather than replacing the entire hip joint, this technique reshapes the femoral head and caps it with a smooth surface, while also resurfacing the socket.

By preserving more natural bone, hip resurfacing can offer stability, durability, and the potential for a more natural range of movement, making it a suitable choice for patients who wish to maintain higher activity levels.

Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr Nassar performs total and partial knee replacement surgery, tailoring the approach to each patient’s anatomy and needs. He uses robotic-assisted and patient-specific planning to support accurate implant placement and long-term function.

Where appropriate, minimally invasive techniques and modern alignment methods are applied, aiming to improve comfort, mobility, and recovery. Dr Nassar also manages complex revision knee replacement for patients with issues such as implant wear or instability.

Partial Knee Replacement Surgery

Dr Nassar performs partial knee replacement surgery for patients where arthritis is limited to a single part of the knee. This approach preserves more of the natural joint and can provide improved comfort, mobility, and a quicker recovery compared to a full replacement.

Using advanced planning tools and minimally invasive techniques where appropriate, he aims to achieve accurate implant placement and long-term joint function, supporting patients to return to their everyday activities with confidence.

Trauma Surgery

Dr Nassar has extensive experience in managing complex orthopaedic trauma, including fractures, joint injuries, and periprosthetic complications. He provides timely assessment and treatment for both straightforward and complicated injuries, with the goal of restoring function and reducing long-term complications.

His trauma practice includes the management of fractures around existing joint replacements, high-energy injuries, and cases requiring advanced fixation or reconstruction techniques. Where possible, Dr Nassar uses minimally invasive and joint-preserving methods, supported by a multidisciplinary team approach to rehabilitation. Patients benefit from coordinated care that focuses not only on surgical repair, but also on recovery, mobility, and return to daily activities.

Procedures

Specialised Orthopaedic Surgeries and Treatments

Hip Surgery
  1. Hip Replacement
  2. Revision Hip Replacement
  3. Hip Resurfacing
  4. Gluteal tendons Repair
  5. Proximal Hamstring Tendons Repair
  6. Endoscopic or open Iliopsoas Release for Iliopsoas Impingement
  7. Periprosthetic Joint Revisions for fractures or infection
  8. Hemiarthroplasty for Neck of Femur fractures
  9. Surgical stabilisation for proximal femur fracture
  10. Surgical Stabilisation for neck of femur fractures in young population
Knee Surgery
  1. Total Knee Replacement including robotic surgery
  2. Partial Kne Replacement
  3. Patellofemoral Joint Replacement
  4. Revision Knee Replacement
  5. Periprosthetic Joint Revisions for fractures or infection
  6. Patella Stabilisation
  7. Limb Realignment and osteotomies
  8. ACL Reconstruction
  9. Knee Arthroscopy
  10. Osteochondral Lesions
Shoulder
  1. Total Shoulder Replacement
  2. Reverse Shoulder Replacement
  3. Revision Shoulder Arthroplasty
  4. Periprosthetic Joint Revisions for fractures or infection
Trauma
  1. Trauma

Conditions

Expert Treatment

SHOULDERS

  • Arthritis
  • Avulsion Fractures
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Rotator Cuff Arthropathy
  • Shoulder Dislocation
  • Shoulder Fracture

KNEES

  • Osteoarthritis
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Jumper’s Knee
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Instability
  • Knee Fracture
  • Ligament Injuries (ACL, MPFL)
  • Meniscal Tear
  • Patella Instability
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Runner’s Knee
  • Sporting Injury
  • Tendonitis

HIPS

  • Osteoarthritis
  • ACL Reconstruction
  • Iliotibial Band Syndrome
  • Jumper’s Knee
  • Knee Dislocation
  • Knee Instability
  • Knee Fracture
  • Ligament Injuries (ACL, MPFL)
  • Meniscal Tear
  • Patella Instability
  • Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
  • Runner’s Knee
  • Sporting Injury
  • Tendonitis

“My focus is on delivering patient-centred orthopaedic care that combines advanced surgical techniques with a supportive recovery pathway. I believe in listening carefully to each patient’s goals, providing clear information, and using minimally invasive and precise methods to reduce recovery time. My aim is to help you move with greater comfort, regain confidence in your mobility, and return to the activities that matter most to you.”

Dr Islam Nassar

FRACS Orth| MCh Orth| MBBCh| MBA– USA| MHA– USA

Your appointment with Dr Islam Nassar

When you meet with Dr Nassar, our priority is to make your appointment straightforward and entirely focused on your care. Whether it’s your initial consultation, a follow-up visit, or a telehealth session (follow-up appointments only), we’ll guide you through each step, ensuring you feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout.

To book an appointment with Dr Nassar, please contact the rooms on:
For your appointment, please bring with you:
  • A referral from your GP or specialist.
  • Medicare card, private health insurance details, DVA card, or pension card.
  • Any relevant reports, X-rays, MRIs, or CT scans.
  • A list of your current medications.
  • If you have had surgery elsewhere, a copy of your operation report.
  • Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing that allows access to the affected area.
NEW PATIENT REGISTRATION FORM
During your consultation, Dr Nassar will conduct a thorough examination and provide tailored treatment options based on a detailed assessment of your condition.

Your personalised treatment journey

Your journey to movement, confidence, and recovery begins with education, preparation, and personalised care. ACRRA provides a clear, evidence based pathway from consultation to recovery.

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Your First Consultation

Dr Nassar reviews your condition, imaging, and goals to design an individualised plan, explaining all treatment options transparently.

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Preparing for Surgery
You’ll receive written and verbal guidance on fasting, medications, physiotherapy, and hospital admission. Support staff remain in contact before surgery.

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The Day of Surgery

Minimally invasive precision-guided surgery, early mobilisation, and short-stay recovery pathways allow most patients to be discharged within 1 to 2 days.

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After Surgery (Rapid Recovery Pathway)

Integrates local infiltration analgesia, early mobilisation, and digital recovery tracking, published in the ANZ Journal of Surgery (2020).

Arthritis Care and Rapid Recovery Arthroplasty

ACRRA

At ACRRA, you are at the centre of everything we do. Our focus is on providing care that is holistic, academic, and evidence-based. By combining advanced orthopaedic science with personalised treatment planning and comprehensive rehabilitation strategies, we aim to support your recovery and help you maintain lasting joint function.

OUR SERVICES

  • Anterior Approach Total Hip Arthroplasty
  • Hip Resurfacing
  • Partial Knee Arthroplasty
  • Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Revision Hip Arthroplasty
  • Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty
  • Complex Trauma Surgery
  • Shoulder Arthroplasty

Precision. Evidence. Recovery.

Dr Nassar with Dr Jason Koh, MD

Consulting Rooms

  • 12 Jarrett Street, North Gosford NSW 2250

Operating Hospitals

Gosford Private Hospital

  • Burrabil Ave, North Gosford NSW 2250

Brisbane Waters Private

  • 21 Vidler Ave, Woy Woy NSW 2256

Gosford Public Hospital

  • 75 Holden St, Gosford NSW 2250

Wyong Public Hospital

  • Pacific Hwy, Hamlyn Terrace NSW 2259
Have a question?

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If you are experiencing joint pain or an orthopaedic injury and would like to learn more about your treatment options, please complete the contact form here. Our team will review your enquiry and assist you in arranging an appointment with Dr Nassar, where he can assess your condition and discuss the most appropriate next steps for your care and recovery.

Opening Hours

Monday - Friday
  • 08.00 AM - 17.00 PM

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