Dr. Lachlan McNamara

Emergency Physician |
FACEM Clinic Coordinator of Complex Care | Perioperative & Musculoskeletal Medicine Support |
Assist Surgeon in Orthopaedics &
Spine |
Medicolegal Assessment & Reporting

MBBS (hons), FACEM

For appointments contact:
Phone: (03) 9796 2992
Email: mail@saoc.com.au

Melbourne Locations

SAOC Berwick
14 Langmore Lane,
Berwick VIC 3806
https://saoc.com.au/

Mulgrave Private
Blanton Drive,
Mulgrave VIC 3170
https://mulgraveprivate.com.au

Peninsula Private
525 McClelland Drive,
Langwarrin VIC 3910
https://www.peninsulaph.com.au/

Monash House
271 Clayton Road,
Clayton VIC 3168
https://monashhouseprivatehospital.com.au/

Peninsula Consulting Suites
35/37 Cranbourne-Frankston Rd, Langwarrin VIC 3910
https://vicorthospine.com.au/

Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine

Special Interest in Pain & Musculoskeletal Medicine

Dr. Lachlan McNamara is a highly skilled Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) with advanced training in perioperative and musculoskeletal medicine. Dr McNamara completed his training locally throughout the Monash, Alfred and Epworth networks and maintains appointments in private emergency institutions. Simultaneously, having worked within several leading orthopaedic groups throughout his training, he has gained a wealth of experience which is harnessed to provide novel approaches to healthcare access.

An Emergency Physician with a special interest in pain management, developed throughout a career in emergency medicine where the significant inequalities in access to timely and effective pain care became increasingly evident. He has undertaken substantial postgraduate education and supervised clinical training in interventional pain management techniques, allowing him to provide a contemporary FACEM-led approach to pain care within a multidisciplinary team. This model offers an alternative and complementary pathway to conventional pain management services, with a focus on evidence-based, patient-centred, and function-oriented care.

Resultantly he plays a vital role in optimising patient outcomes through a comprehensive, patient-centred approach, and as the coordinator of a multidisciplinary team, he ensures seamless collaboration between surgeons, physiotherapists, pain specialists, and other healthcare professionals to deliver integrated, evidence-based care.

Areas of Expertise

Orthopaedic & Spine Consulting – Restoring movement, relieving pain and rebuilding lives through holistic and individualised consulting in both acute and chronic conditions.
Perioperative Medicine – Enhancing surgical outcomes through preoperative optimisation and postoperative recovery strategies
Musculoskeletal & Interventional Pain Management – Advanced interventional techniques for acute and chronic pain management
Regenerative Medicine – Minimally invasive, evidence-based techniques harnessing novel regenerative medicine technologies
Emergency & Trauma Care – Specialised in acute injury management and critical perioperative decision-making
Multidisciplinary Coordination – Leading a team of experts to provide holistic, personalised care

Medicolegal Reporting & Independent Medical Examination – Dr McNamara provides independent medical examinations and medicolegal consultations across WorkCover, TAC, and personal injury matters. His assessments are impartial and evidence-based, delivering clear opinions on diagnosis, causation, impairment, and work capacity to support legal and insurance decision-making.

Approach

Dr. McNamara is committed to a holistic, patient-first approach, ensuring that every individual receives the highest standard of care tailored to their unique needs. By combining cutting-edge medical treatments with a deep understanding of surgical and non-surgical pathways, he works to improve mobility, function, and overall well-being.

Dr. Lachlan McNamara offers bulk-billed telehealth consultations throughout the preoperative and postoperative period, ensuring continuous, well-coordinated care between surgeons, physicians, and rehabilitation specialists.