Professor Ben Ahern

Ben graduated from the University of Queensland's Veterinary School and gained his surgical training in the United States at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Centre where he also completed a fellowship in comparative orthopaedic research and an internship and residency in equine surgery. On returning to Australia, Ben was a surgeon at Randwick Equine Centre in Sydney for four years. After a short period in Adelaide, Ben took the opportunity to return to the University of Queensland.

Ben is a specialist in equine surgery and is one of only a handful of veterinarians in Australia with dual board certification by the American College of Veterinary Surgeons and the American College of Veterinary Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation.

He has authored multiple book chapters and published on a wide range of topics ranging from orthopaedics and lameness, to novel tie-back procedures and stem cell therapies. With these qualifications and his broad experience base, Ben is excited to work with the referring veterinary community and assist in providing the best possible care and options available to horse owners.