Dr. Ruvyn Frank

• Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon — Foot & Ankle Specialist
  Maritzburg Orthopaedic Centre | 2012 – Present

  • Leads the Foot & Ankle Surgery Division, performing reconstructive, minimally invasive, and arthroscopic procedures.

  • Specializes in sports injuries, ankle instability, tendon disorders, and diabetic foot complications.

  • Works closely with physiotherapists and podiatry specialists for holistic recovery programs.

  • Treats both inpatients and outpatients from Mediclinic, Life Hilton, and Lenmed Howick hospitals.

• Senior Orthopaedic Consultant
  Mediclinic Pietermaritzburg | 2008 – 2012

  • Performed over 1,000 successful foot and ankle surgeries.

  • Developed advanced treatment protocols for ankle fractures and complex ligament reconstructions.

• Orthopaedic Registrar
  Groote Schuur Hospital, Cape Town | 2004 – 2008

  • Trained in trauma surgeries, joint replacements, and limb reconstruction techniques.

  • Participated in national multicenter studies on foot and ankle biomechanics.

• Published studies on ankle arthroscopy, minimally invasive bunion correction, and total ankle replacement.

• Research featured in:

  • South African Orthopaedic Journal

  • Journal of Foot and Ankle Surgery

• Regular speaker at the South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA) Annual Conferences and Global Foot & Ankle Symposiums.

• Excellence in Orthopaedic Surgery Award — SAOA (2015)

• Best Foot & Ankle Surgeon in KwaZulu-Natal — Mediclinic Recognition Awards (2019)

• Innovative Surgical Technique Award — Global Foot & Ankle Summit (2021)

Dr. Ruvyn Frank is a leading Orthopaedic Surgeon and Foot & Ankle Specialist with over 20 years of experience in advanced reconstructive surgeries and sports-related injuries. He earned his MBChB from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and pursued a Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Cape Town, followed by a subspecialty fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery at the University of Stellenbosch.

At the Maritzburg Orthopaedic Centre, Dr. Frank is renowned for his precision-driven surgical expertise, patient-focused care, and innovative techniques in treating complex ankle and foot disorders. His approach integrates cutting-edge technology with comprehensive rehabilitation programs to achieve optimal patient outcomes.