Dr Ivan Landman

Mr Ivan Landman is a specialist orthopaedic surgeon based in Palmerston North, with special interests in minimally invasive direct anterior hip replacement, robotic-assisted knee replacement, sports knee surgery & lumbar spinal surgery. He completed his orthopaedic training in Pretoria, South Africa, followed by a spinal surgery fellowship at Wellington Hospital. His approach emphasises clear communication & treatment tailored to each patients needs and goals.

Hospitals Practicing At: Crest Hospital

Other Languages Spoken: Afrikaans

Hip & knee replacement:
Hip replacement, with a special interest in the direct anterior approach/minimally invasive, muscle-sparing technique
Robotic-assisted knee replacement
Assessment & management of hip & knee arthritis

Sports knee surgery:
Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction
Meniscal injuries & knee arthroscopy
Assessment & management of sports-related knee injuries

Lumbar spinal surgery:
Assessment & management of lumbar spinal conditions
Lumbar disc herniation, spinal stenosis & nerve compression
Lumbar decompression & fusion surgery
Lumbar interbody fusion, including anterior lumbar interbody fusion (ALIF)

Qualifications & Specialist Training

MB ChB - University of Pretoria, 2006
FC (Orth) SA - Colleges of Medicine of South Africa, 2021
Spine Surgery Fellowship - Wellington Hospital, New Zealand
Vocational registration in Orthopaedic Surgery - Medical Council of New Zealand

Professional Memberships

New Zealand Orthopaedic Association
New Zealand Orthopaedic Spine Society