Expertise with a Human Touch.
A partnership focused on your recovery, mobility, and performance.
Global Training. Local Care.
My journey in medicine began in Germany and Switzerland, where I developed a deep appreciation for surgical precision and the latest orthopaedic advancements.
After over a decade in New Zealand, I’ve combined that international expertise with a local, patient-first philosophy. I’m not here to just 'fix' a joint; I’m here to understand how that joint is affecting your life.
Whether I’m consulting at Te Mata Orthopaedics in Hawke's Bay or Aorangi Surgical Group in Timaru, my goal is to provide a level of care that is both world-class in its execution and deeply personal in its delivery.
I believe you should leave my clinic not just with a plan, but with the confidence that you have a partner in your recovery
Two Worlds, One Standard of Precision.
People often ask what surgery and flying have in common.
To me, the answer is everything: meticulous preparation, calm focus under pressure, and an unwavering commitment to safety. Whether I’m in the operating theatre at Kaweka or Bidwill Trust, or in the cockpit of a turbo-prop over the South Island, I bring the same high-stakes precision to everything I do.
Being a pilot makes me a better surgeon, and being a surgeon makes me a more focused pilot.
It’s this dual-perspective that I’m proud to bring to the New Zealand medical and aviation communities.
Did you Know: Frank is fluent in German, Swiss-German, and 'Pilot'—and after over a decade in New Zealand, he’s still meticulously refining his 'Kiwi' accent. He’s proud to call both the North and South Islands home.