Dr Andrew Quoc Dutton is an orthopaedic surgeon practising at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre, with subspecialty interests in arthroscopic and sports surgery of the knee, shoulder and hip, cartilage regeneration and joint replacement. He completed fellowship training in adult reconstructive surgery at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. Before private practice he was an Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at NUS and founding Head of the Sports Clinic and Fellowship Director for Sports Surgery at the National University Hospital.
Clinical focus
Sports & knee surgery (arthroscopy, cartilage).
Qualifications (as publicly listed)
MBBS (UNSW), MRCS (Edin), MMed (Ortho Surg) (NUS), FRCS (Orth Surg) (Edin).
Where they practise
- Clinic / practice: Elite Orthopaedics — Orchard (Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre)
- Hospital / training affiliation(s): Mount Elizabeth Hospital; Raffles Hospital
Getting to the clinic
Dr Andrew Quoc Dutton practises through Elite Orthopaedics at Mount Elizabeth Medical Centre in Orchard, with hospital affiliations at Mount Elizabeth Hospital and Raffles Hospital. The medical centre adjoins Mount Elizabeth Hospital on Mount Elizabeth, just off the main Orchard Road shopping belt.
- By MRT: Orchard MRT (NS22/TE14) is the closest station; from there it is a short, partly sheltered walk uphill to the medical centre.
- By bus: Numerous services run along Orchard Road within easy walking distance.
- By car or taxi: Taxi and ride-hailing drop-off is available at the building entrance, and the medical centre has a paid visitor carpark. If your appointment is at Raffles Hospital instead, note it is near Bugis MRT, so confirm the site when booking.
What sports and knee surgery covers
Dr Dutton’s stated focus is sports and knee surgery, including arthroscopy and cartilage work, with interests spanning the knee, shoulder and hip. This field addresses injuries and wear in active people as well as joint conditions that affect everyday movement. Common areas include:
- Arthroscopic (keyhole) surgery of the knee, shoulder and hip.
- Ligament injuries such as ACL tears, and meniscus and cartilage damage.
- Cartilage regeneration techniques and joint preservation.
- Joint replacement where wear is advanced.
Surgery is one option among several. Many problems respond to physiotherapy, injections or activity modification, and an operation is considered when these do not restore function.
Joint problems treated in this field range from acute sports injuries to gradual wear that limits everyday movement. Because the knee, shoulder and hip each have their own patterns of injury, assessment is tailored to the joint involved and to how it affects your activities — whether that is sport, work or simply walking comfortably. The goal is to restore stable, confident movement, choosing the least invasive approach that is likely to achieve a durable result.
What to expect at a consultation
A first visit typically begins with the story of the injury or symptoms — how it started, what aggravates it, and how it limits sport, work or daily life. The surgeon examines the affected joint for stability, swelling, strength and range of movement.
Imaging such as X-rays or an MRI is often used to confirm the diagnosis. You then discuss the realistic options, from rehabilitation to keyhole or open surgery, with their benefits, risks and expected recovery times explained.
Because the knee, shoulder and hip behave differently, the examination and the questions asked are tailored to the joint involved and to how it limits you. It is worth coming with a clear sense of what you most want to regain — comfortable walking, a return to a particular sport, or confidence that the joint will not give way — as this shapes the recommendation. For many conditions a trial of rehabilitation is a sensible first step, and where surgery is chosen, the structured recovery that follows is just as important to the result as the operation itself.
Preparing for your appointment
- Photo identification and any referral letter from a GP or sports physician.
- Previous imaging — X-rays or MRI — and reports for the affected joint.
- A current list of medications and supplements.
- A note of how and when the injury occurred and which movements trigger symptoms.
- Your sporting or activity goals, which help tailor the plan.
After your consultation and follow-up
You will usually leave with a defined plan: rehabilitation, further imaging, or a discussion about surgery. Reports and results are shared at follow-up visits. If surgery is recommended, follow-up continues through the procedure and structured rehabilitation, with reviews to track recovery.
Continuity of care supports good outcomes, and seeking a second opinion before surgery is entirely reasonable. Seek earlier review if a joint locks, gives way repeatedly, or becomes acutely hot, swollen and painful.
Booking, referrals and fees
As a private specialist, Dr Dutton can usually be seen without a referral, though a GP or polyclinic referral may assist with subsidies if you are later directed to a public clinic. MediSave, MediShield Life and Integrated Shield Plans may apply to eligible surgical procedures within set limits, while consultations are generally out of pocket. Confirm current fees and your coverage with the clinic before proceeding, as costs depend on the procedure.
Common questions
What conditions are treated with arthroscopy?
Keyhole surgery is used for many knee, shoulder and hip problems, including ligament, cartilage and meniscus injuries, allowing assessment and repair through small incisions.
Do I need surgery for a sports injury?
Many injuries improve with physiotherapy and rest; surgery is considered when instability, persistent pain or mechanical symptoms do not settle with non-surgical care.
What does cartilage regeneration involve?
Several techniques aim to restore or protect damaged cartilage; suitability depends on the size and location of the damage and your overall joint health, which are assessed individually.
When is joint replacement considered?
Replacement is usually reserved for advanced wear causing significant pain and disability that has not responded to other measures, and is discussed in detail before any decision.
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