Francis Ting is an Orthopaedic Surgeon based in New Plymouth, providing specialist orthopaedic care to patients throughout Taranaki and the surrounding regions.

He specialises in shoulder, elbow, wrist and hand surgery and is one of the few fellowship-trained shoulder and upper limb orthopaedic surgeons practising in the Taranaki region. His particular interests include upper limb reconstruction, arthroscopy, joint replacement, nerve compression syndromes and sports-related injuries. He also performs hip and knee joint replacement surgery.

Francis completed his medical training through the University of Otago, training across Dunedin and Christchurch before undertaking extensive orthopaedic training in major centres throughout Auckland and Hamilton.

He subsequently completed advanced subspecialty fellowship training internationally. This included training at the internationally recognised Hand and Upper Limb Centre in Canada, where he worked alongside leading shoulder, elbow and hand orthopaedic surgeons and plastic surgeons in complex shoulder and upper limb surgery. He also completed fellowship training in Australia in shoulder, elbow, hip and knee surgery.

Francis has worked in orthopaedics since 2009, entered formal orthopaedic surgical training in 2012, completed specialist orthopaedic training in 2016, and returned to New Plymouth as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon in 2018 following two years of advanced fellowship training. He has over 15 years of experience in orthopaedics and maintains a broad and active clinical practice.

Francis utilises arthroscopic, minimally invasive and open surgical techniques where appropriate, with a strong focus on careful assessment, patient education and continuity of care throughout treatment and recovery.

He consults privately at Peak Orthopaedics on Morley Street and operates at Southern Cross Hospital New Plymouth. He also maintains a public appointment with Te Whatu Ora Taranaki as part of his commitment to ensuring access to specialist orthopaedic care for the local community and supporting the education and development of future surgeons.

In addition to clinical practice, Francis has ongoing interests in research, education and surgical training. He is a member of the New Zealand Orthopaedic Association, New Zealand Shoulder & Elbow Society, New Zealand Hand Society, Canadian Orthopaedic Association and Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Learn more about the shoulder, elbow, hand and wrist procedures performed by Francis Ting.

Kerin Fairweather

Practice Registered nurse

Kerin completed her nursing diploma locally in Taranaki and is a highly experienced Registered Nurse with over 20 years of orthopaedic surgical nursing experience in the private hospital sector.

Kerin’s passion, and the focus of her nursing career, is delivering exceptional care and support to every patient she meets. She is dedicated to ensuring patients feel informed, comfortable and confident throughout their treatment journey, taking the time to listen carefully, explain conditions and treatments clearly, and answer every question thoroughly. She understands that surgery can be a stressful experience and believes that compassionate communication and genuine patient-centred care are just as important as clinical excellence.

Known for her warm and approachable nature, Kerin consistently goes above and beyond for her patients, ensuring they feel supported from their first consultation through to recovery. Patients frequently comment on her kindness, patience and ability to make them feel genuinely cared for. Her extensive orthopaedic knowledge, attention to detail and unwavering commitment to quality nursing care make her an invaluable member of the Peak Orthopaedics team.

Stephanie Halls

Pracetice Adminstrator

Stephanie is the Practice Administrator at Peak Orthopaedics and plays a central role in ensuring patients receive a seamless and supportive experience throughout their care.

As the first point of contact for many patients, Stephanie is dedicated to providing a welcoming, professional and compassionate service. She is a strong advocate for patients and takes pride in helping them navigate appointments, referrals and ACC processes. Stephanie works diligently behind the scenes to ensure bookings, reminders, correspondence and patient enquiries are managed efficiently, helping the practice run smoothly and ensuring patients receive timely communication and support.

Known for her friendly nature, attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond, Stephanie is a strong advocate for patients and is committed to ensuring they receive excellent service and clear communication throughout their journey with Peak Orthopaedics. Her professionalism, genuine care for patients and dedication to providing outstanding support make her an invaluable member of the team.