Dr Alexey Borshch | Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr Alexey Borshch is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon in Brisbane with a clinical focus on hip and knee replacement, sports knee and ankle surgery, and orthopaedic trauma. He consults at Queensland Surgery Centre in Hamilton and performs private surgery at Brisbane Private Hospital.
His practice includes total and partial knee replacement, complex and revision knee replacement, hip replacement, ACL reconstruction, meniscus and cartilage surgery, patella stabilisation, ankle surgery and fracture care.
Dr Borshch takes an individual approach to treatment. A consultation begins with understanding the patient’s symptoms, previous treatment, medical history and personal goals. Clinical examination and appropriate imaging are then used to clarify the diagnosis and discuss suitable treatment options.
Surgery is not always required. Depending on the condition, treatment may include observation, physiotherapy, medication, injections or an operation. Where surgery is being considered, Dr Borshch discusses the proposed procedure, alternatives, expected recovery, limitations and important risks so that patients can make an informed decision.
Education and orthopaedic training
Dr Borshch completed his medical degree at the University of Queensland in 2009. He subsequently worked in Queensland public hospitals before entering the Australian Orthopaedic Association Orthopaedic Training Program.
His specialist orthopaedic training included rotations at:
- The Prince Charles Hospital
- Redcliffe Hospital
- Princess Alexandra Hospital
- Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
- Queensland Children’s Hospital
- Mackay Base Hospital
- Toowoomba Hospital
Dr Borshch completed the Australian Orthopaedic Association training program and the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Fellowship Examination in Orthopaedic Surgery. He obtained specialist registration in Orthopaedic Surgery in 2022 and is a Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
Before studying medicine, Dr Borshch completed an Honours Bachelor of Science at the University of Toronto, with studies in biology, physics and English. His early academic work included supervised research in biophysics and laboratory imaging.
Clinical practice and leadership
Dr Borshch has worked in Queensland public hospitals since 2010 and has held a Staff Specialist appointment in Orthopaedics at Redcliffe Hospital since 2022.
He is the Acting Director of Orthopaedics at Redcliffe Hospital. In this role, he contributes to the clinical and administrative leadership of the orthopaedic department, including the delivery of elective and emergency orthopaedic services, clinical governance, service planning and the supervision of medical staff.
His clinical interests include:
- Primary, complex and revision knee replacement
- Total and partial knee replacement
- Hip replacement and revision hip replacement
- ACL and other knee ligament injuries
- Meniscus and knee cartilage injuries
- Patella instability
- Sports knee and ankle conditions
- Ankle instability and ankle fractures
- Adult and paediatric orthopaedic trauma
His private practice is based at Queensland Surgery Centre in Hamilton, Brisbane.
Orthopaedic training and medical education
Teaching has been a continuing part of Dr Borshch’s work. He is the Acting Director of Training for Australian Orthopaedic Association trainees at Redcliffe Hospital, supporting the education, supervision and assessment of doctors undertaking specialist orthopaedic training.
He has also taught medical students, junior doctors and orthopaedic trainees through clinical supervision, lectures, anatomy teaching and structured education activities.
His teaching experience has included work with the University of Queensland medical program, the Applied Anatomy Program and the MD Personal Adviser Network. He has contributed to team-based learning for medical students and has participated in education and supervision programs for orthopaedic trainees.
In 2012, he was recognised as Best Surgery Teacher at Redcliffe Hospital.
Research and professional development
Dr Borshch has contributed to orthopaedic research, clinical audit and conference education.
He is a co-author of peer-reviewed research published in the journal Injury examining the relationship between periarticular bone density and patterns of intra-articular fracture. He has presented research at Australian Orthopaedic Association meetings on topics including fracture patterns, orthopaedic infection, septic arthritis and surgical approaches for complex elbow fractures.
His broader professional activities have included surgical mortality peer review, clinical audit, trainee education and hospital leadership. He continues to participate in professional development relevant to orthopaedic surgery, clinical governance and surgical education.
Qualifications and professional standing
- Specialist registration in Orthopaedic Surgery with the Medical Board of Australia
- Completed Australian Orthopaedic Association specialist training in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Completed the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Fellowship Examination in Orthopaedic Surgery
- Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, University of Queensland
- Honours Bachelor of Science, University of Toronto
Consultations in Brisbane
Dr Borshch consults at Queensland Surgery Centre in Hamilton, Brisbane.
Patients may be referred for assessment of hip, knee, ankle and lower-limb conditions, including arthritis, sports injuries, joint replacement concerns and fractures.
A referral does not necessarily lead to surgery. The purpose of the consultation is to establish the diagnosis, consider the available treatment options and develop a plan suited to the individual patient.