Fellowship training

Spine fellowship.

Dr David Edis is an active researcher and medical educator. Through our fellowship, surgeons undertake advanced training in spinal surgery, working alongside Dr Edis in the rooms and in theatre.

Dr David Edis and the surgical team performing spine surgery in theatre

About the fellowship

Advanced training in spinal surgery.

Our fellowship gives an orthopaedic surgeon the opportunity to work closely with Dr Edis across the full range of adult spinal conditions, from simple to complex surgery covering cervical to lumbo-pelvic conditions.

Fellows are part of our team and are involved in consultations, surgical planning, theatre and post-operative follow-up, so patients benefit from an additional surgeon contributing to their care.

Our fellows

Current fellow.

Meet the surgeon currently undertaking fellowship training with Dr Edis.

Dr Santiago Vildoza, spine fellow at Victorian Orthopaedic Spine Service

Current Spine Fellow

Dr Santiago Vildoza

Dr Vildoza is our current orthopaedic spine fellow, working alongside Dr Edis in the rooms and in theatre as part of his advanced training in spinal surgery.

During the fellowship

What our fellows are involved in.

In theatre
Surgical experience

Assisting and operating alongside Dr Edis across a broad range of spinal procedures.

In the rooms
Clinical assessment

Seeing patients in consultation, reviewing imaging and taking part in treatment planning and follow-up.

Beyond the clinic
Research and education

Contributing to the practice’s research, outcome tracking and education activities.