Dr. Peter Lam
is a distinguished orthopaedic surgeon based in Sydney, Australia, internationally recognized for his pioneering work in minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery. He graduated in Medicine with honours from the University of Sydney. Dr. Lam completed his orthopaedic training in Australia before undertaking a prestigious fellowship in Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery with Dr Mark Myerson and Dr Lew Schon in Baltimore, USA. He currently serves as Director of the Minimally Invasive Surgery and Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Fellowship in Sydney which has an international reputation for excellence where he mentors the next generation of surgical innovators. His clinical expertise spans arthroscopic and sports related foot and ankle surgery especially in elite athletes, and the use of MIS for the treatment of complex deformity correction with a particular focus on hallux valgus and forefoot reconstruction.

Dr. Lam is a prolific contributor to orthopaedic literature, with over 45 peer-reviewed publications and multiple book chapters detailing cutting-edge surgical techniques. He is a sought-after invited speaker at global conferences, including American Orthopedic Foot and Ankle Society where he was awarded the prestigious Kenneth A Johnson International Speaker Award in 2024, European Foot And Ankle Society, British Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Taiwan Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Thailand Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society, Hong Kong Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Society and Minimally Invasive Foot and Ankle Society, where he shares insights on the evolution of percutaneous procedures and their clinical outcomes. His collaborative research has shaped the development of percutaneous hallux valgus correction techniques.  His research has helped contribute to changes in national guidelines. Through his academic leadership and technical innovation, Dr. Lam continues to redefine standards in foot and ankle surgery worldwide.