Dr. Stephen Graves

Professor Stephen E. Graves, MBBS, DPhil

Professor Stephen Graves is an orthopedic surgeon and registry scientist from Australia, known for founding and leading the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (AOANJRR) for almost 25 years.

First Clinical Director of the AOANJRR, from its start in 1999 until he announced he would step down in August 2022. He was also Professor of Arthroplasty at Flinders University.

The AOANJRR is a national data registry based in Adelaide, not a patient clinic. Professor Graves stepped down as its director in 2022, and no current clinical practice was found.

Joint replacement replaces worn hips and knees with implants, relieving pain and restoring mobility for people with arthritis. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Professor Stephen Graves

• Full Name: Stephen E. Graves
• Credentials: MBBS, DPhil (Oxford)
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Field: Arthroplasty registries and joint replacement outcomes
• Past Role: Clinical Director, AOANJRR (1999-2022)
• Languages: Not published
• Gender: Male
• New Patients: Not applicable; no current clinical practice found
• Telehealth: Not applicable
• NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)

Address and Contact

Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry (not a clinic)

• Address: SAHMRI, North Terrace, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
• Registry Enquiries: +61 8 8128 4280

The registry does not provide patient care. For hip or knee replacement, choose a practicing orthopedic surgeon on Find MD Health.

Specialties and Education

His published areas of work include:

• National joint replacement registry design and analysis
• Hip, knee and shoulder replacement outcomes
• Implant performance and early identification of poorly performing devices
• Health policy for joint replacement
• Bone biology research

Education and Training

• Doctorate: DPhil in bone biology, University of Oxford
• Earlier Role: Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, and Department of Orthopaedics, Royal Melbourne Hospital (2004 registry report)

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointment: Professor of Arthroplasty, Flinders University (as described in 2016)
• International Roles: Chairman, International Consortium of Orthopaedic Registries; Member-at-Large, International Society of Arthroplasty Registers

Insurance

Not applicable. The AOANJRR is a registry and does not treat patients.

Fees

Not applicable.

Professional Information

• Led the AOANJRR to full national coverage in 2002
• Helped secure long-term federal funding for the registry in 2009
• Recognized internationally as an expert in arthroplasty registries; has published widely on joint replacement outcomes
• Stepped down as Clinical Director in 2022; Professor Paul Smith was appointed interim director

Reviews and Ratings

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Verification

Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.

• AOA media release (2022)
• RCSI event page (2016)
• AOANJRR website

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Professor Stephen Graves known for?

Professor Stephen Graves is known for founding and leading the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry for almost 25 years.

Where does Professor Stephen Graves practice?

He led the AOANJRR, a national registry based at SAHMRI in Adelaide, until 2022. The registry is not a clinic, and no current clinical practice was found.

What does an orthopedic surgeon do?

An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.

How can I book with Professor Stephen Graves?

Appointments are not available through the registry. Use Find MD Health to choose a practicing orthopedic surgeon.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with the Australian Orthopaedic Association National Joint Replacement Registry.