HAND & UPPER LIMB
SHOULDER
FOOT & ANKLE
LIMB LENGTHENING & RECONSTRUCTION
ORTHOPAEDIC SURGEON
Dr. Richard Morkel
MBChB, MMed (Orthop), FC Orth (SA)
“I find orthopaedics appealing in the practical sense that I can help people return to their daily lives timeously and pain free.”
ABOUT
Dr. Richard Morkel is an orthopaedic surgeon who specialises in all areas of orthopaedic medicine and has special expertise in knee & hip surgery and orthopaedic trauma.
Dr. Morkel also provides care to athletes of all skill levels.
He was born in Strand and attended Strand high school. He studied medicine at the University of Stellenbosch, obtaining his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MB,ChB) in 2008. He completed his internship and community service in Port Elizabeth.
He then continued his career by returning to the University of Stellenbosch and completing his specialisation in Orthopaedic surgery obtaining both the MMed (orth) degree from the university as well as the FC Orth(SA) qualification from the College of Orthopaedic Surgeons of South Africa. Dr. Morkel received the 2020 AJ de Klerk Trophy for the best final year candidate (registrar) and the 2018 Arthroplasty prize for exceptional surgical skills.
Dr. Morkel completed a fellowship in Australia under the guidance of accomplished Australian Orthopaedic Surgeons. His fellowship supervisors included Associate Professor Jonathan Mulford, Drs. Roger Butorac, Peter van Winden, Timothy Marshall and Peter Moore.
Dr. Morkel’s approach is based on a philosophy that each individual procedure is specific and customized to the individual needs of each patient. He uses minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques where possible. Dr. Morkel prides himself on holistic patient care and providing the latest orthopaedic advances to ensure the best possible outcomes for his patients.
Dr. Morkel believes that non-surgical measures should be exhausted. In the situation where non-surgical treatment is not an option, Dr. Morkel will thoroughly explain the procedure to his patients ensuring that they understand all aspects relating to the treatment. Dr. Morkel firmly believes that patients should have the tools to make informed decisions about any surgery and therefore puts a lot of emphasis on providing his patients with the knowledge and a clear understanding of the procedures, during consultations or at follow up visits.
Along with his commitment to providing outstanding patient care, Dr. Morkel believes strongly in the importance of advancing the field of orthopaedic medicine through involvement in leadership, advocacy, and education. Dr. Morkel is a member of the South African Orthopaedic Association.
Dr. Morkel is happily married with 3 children. In his spare time, he enjoys jogging, mountain biking and water sports. He also loves spending time with his family and friends, camping and exploring new places.
TESTIMONIALS
Firstly, from myself and our family as a whole, a huge thank you for the exceptionally kind and professional (beyond the call of duty) care you have provided to my elderly mother (92 years old) when she recently fell and fractured her femur.
From the start the care she received under your direction at Mediclinic Stellenbosch was exceptional. She was provided with every possible means of comfort and assurance. The medical care (surgery) has been successful beyond expectations. The kind care, concern and professionalism you have shown is exceptional.
I don’t know how to express our appreciation. Thank you ever so much.
Ek wil u net graag bedank vir die uitstekende behandeling wat my vrou by u ontvang het. U was bereid om haar laat Maandagaand te opereer, en u was reeds vroeg Dinsdagoggend by haar om te hoor hoe dit gaan.
Baie dankie! Ons is bly dat sy by ‘n toegewyde geneesheer beland het.
My sister and I would like to thank you and Dr. Morkel for all the encouragement and confidence you have both given our mother.
Thank you both for getting us through this difficult journey.
PROFILE
| HPCSA Number | MP0702382 |
| Practice Number | 0280001014714 |
| 2008 | MBChB, Stellenbosch University |
| 2020 | FC Orth (SA), Colleges of Medicine |
| 2020 | MMed (Orthop), Stellenbosch University |
- Australian Orthopaedic Association accredited Fellowship in Trauma and Arthroplasty
- Connect and collaborate with Dr. Morkel on ResearchGate.
2014
- SASH: A Novel implant material for distal radius volar lock plate
2016
- Institutional Academic year day: An Audit on reduction times of cervical facet dislocations
2017
- Institutional Academic Year Day: Complications associated with Hexapod fixation of acute Tibia fractures
- SAOA Congress: Complications associated with Hexapod fixation of acute Tibia fractures
2018
- Registrar Congress: Extra articular correction of valgus knee deformity
- Registrar Congress: SAOA travelling fellowship – Orthopaedic surgery in South Africa’s training hospitals
- SAOA Congress: Water Wise Hand Preparation techniques – The Orthopaedic surgeon’s perception
- Institutional Academic Year Day: Water Wise Hand Preparation techniques – The Orthopaedic surgeon’s perception
2019
- SAOA Congress: Cervical spine facet dislocation reduction with a purpose-built table, outcomes compared to traditional methods
- SAOA Congress: Radiographic assessment and interpretation of cervical and thoracolumbar fractures
- SASS Congress: Cervical spine facet dislocation reduction with a purpose-built table, outcomes compared to traditional methods
- SASS Congress: 18F-FDG PET/CT as a modality for the evaluation of persisting raised infective parameters in patients treated for Spinal Tuberculosis: A report on results SASS Congress: Debate: Robotics in Spinal surgery – the future – Potgieter vs Mbata
2020
- Title: Making sense of pelvic osteotomies
Registrar congress, Somerset west, South Africa
2021
- SASS – Post fellowship experience in government Hospital, the benefit of spine fellowship training
- Title: Traumatic injuries and fractures
Launceston, University of Tasmania, Australia
2022
- SASS – Post fellowship experience in government Hospital, the benefit of spine fellowship training
- Title: Cartilage lesions
SAOA congress, Cape Town South Africa - Title: Approaches to the Hip
Stellenbosch, South Africa
2023
- Title: Management around traumatic hip injuries
GP congress, Stellenbosch, South Africa - Title: ACL: what we know
Stellenbosch, South Africa
2024
- Title: Hip arthroscopy in the young
Stellenbosch, South Africa - Title: Joint Arthroplasty: tricks and triggers
GP congress, Stellenbosch, South Africa
- Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
- South African Orthopaedic Association (SAOA)
- European Society of Sport Traumatology, Knee Surgery and Arthroscopy (ESSKA)
- The Hip Preservation Society (ISHA)
- South African Knee Society
CONTACT
Institute of Orthopaedics and Rheumatology
CONSULTING HOURS
Monday – Friday
08:00 – 17:00
Dr. Richard Morkel
CONSULTING HOURS
Monday – Friday
08:00 – 17:00