Dr Scott Burne (Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialist)
- Name
- Dr Scott Gordon Burne
- Qualifications
- FACSP 2003
- MBBS University of New South Wales 1991
- Occupation
- Sport and Exercise Medicine Specialist
- Gender
- Male
- Medical Specialties
- Sport and Exercise Medicine
Dr Scott Burne offers diagnostic and management advice at SSMC for sportspeople, active individuals and others who have exercise-related problems.
He is a Fellow of the Australasian College of Sports Physicians (FACSP), for which he was awarded the College Medal for best performance in his final exams. He also holds a Masters of Sports Medicine (MSpMed) and Bachelor of Science.
Dr Burne is currently the Head Doctor for both the Australian Men's and Women's Water Polo Teams, Sydney Thunder in the Big Bash League and holds a position on the Australian Olympic Committee for the Youth Olympics. His previous appointment’s include Team Doctor for the Australian Women’s Basketball (Opals) at the 2006 Commonwealth Games, 2006 World Championships (Brazil) and 2004 & 2008 Olympic Games.
Dr Burne has worked in a wide variety of other sports, and is very experienced in dealing with sportspeople at all ages. Sports he has covered include NSW Rugby Union (state juniors, Sydney Grade and Colts), Australian Rugby League (Canberra Raiders, Wests Tigers), State Cricket and National Athletics. He worked for 14 years with the Australian Defence Force, including time treating aviators and divers, including their respective special medical issues.
Dr Burne has a special interest in treating disorders of the ankle and knee. He has extensive experience with overuse injuries in the lower limb. He regularly performs compartment pressure testing at SSMC. Dr Burne has published articles in leading sports medicine journals on stress injuries in this region.
Another special interest of Dr Burne is teaching. He is a Visiting Fellow of the UNSW Sports Medicine Programs, an internationally renowned post-graduate course for doctors. He is also actively involved in education via the Australasian College of Sports Physicians.
Dr Burne encourages all individuals with sport and exercise-related problems to attend SSMC for a thorough, individual approach to their management.
- Hospital Affiliations
- St Vincent's Private Hospital
- Affiliated Clinics
- Balmain Sports Medicine
- Sydney Sports Medicine Centre
- St Vincent's Sportsmed
Practice Locations
NSW
- Sydney Sports Medicine Centre
- Address
- NSWIS Building
Level 2
6 Figtree Drive
Sydney Olympic Park NSW 2127
Australia
- Phone
- 02 9764 3131
- Fax
- 02 9764 3443
- St Vincent's Sportsmed
- Address
- St Vincent's Clinic
Suite 407 438 Victoria Street
Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Australia
- Phone
- 02 8382 6969
- Fax
- 02 8382 6968
- Balmain Sports Medicine
- Address
- 104-108 Victoria Road
Rozelle NSW 2039
Australia
- Phone
- 02 9818 1004
- Fax
- 02 9818 1022
