Jason is the Chief Medical Officer for the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club. Graduating in 1994 at the University of Melbourne. Jason has pursued his interests in sports medicine and orthopaedics for the past 25 years. As the Chief Medical Officer of the Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club for the past 9 years, he has been part of one of the most successful professional sporting clubs in the country. As well as his involvement at the elite NRL level, he has been involved with AFL/VFL clubs, international soccer, Melbourne Rebels and Queensland State of Origin rugby, while continuing to give back to the community helping VAFA club Williamstown CYMS. Founder of Surgical Assistants Group of Victoria, Jason has over 28 years of orthopaedic experience, and with this, access to a wide range of surgical specialists. A proud father of 5 and grandfather to 2, time away from sport is spent with family and friends.
Clinical interests:
- Acute soft tissue injuries
- Groin and gluteal overload injuries
- Concussion management
- PRP injections
- Non-surgical management of osteoarthritis
- Traumatic sporting injuries
Diagnosis and access to the same services as professional sporting organisations is my aim, with clear directions in expected clinical outcomes. Whether you are a weekend warrior or wanting to pursue the best you can be, my goal is to get you there.
Qualifications/Affiliations:
- Bachelor of Science University of Melbourne, 1990
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery University of Melbourne, 1994
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- Australian Medical Association
- Sports Medicine Australia
Previous/current affiliations and achievements :
- Current Chief Medical Officer for The Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club (2014 – )
- Queensland State of Origin Second doctor role 2015 & 2018 (MCG)
- Queensland U20 State of Origin Chief doctor 2015 (MCG)
- NRL Mauri Allstars Chief doctor 2019
- Melbourne Rebels Rugby consultant doctor (2017-2019)
- Sunshine Lightning Netball (SSN) Consultant Medical Officer (2016 – )
- VFL Williamstown FC (Club Doctor 2006-2008) – Best Clubman 2007
- VFL Port Melbourne FC consultant doctor 2020
- VAFA Williamstown CYMS Medical Officer (2012 – current)
- International Champions Cup – Tournament chief medical officer (soccer) 2016
- Surgical Assistant (SAGV)
- Orthopaedics 28 years
- Bariatric and general surgery 12 years
- Personal
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- Australian U18 Badminton Doubles champion (1987)
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- State League Badminton
- U13B’s St Albans FC (Tragic!)
- Essendon FC Tragic as well
- Runner
