Vaigalo Eddie McCaig
Dunedin, Otago
Summary
Orthopaedic Surgeon with extensive experience in both public and private Health sectors in Fiji. Proven ability to enhance patient education and foster teamwork in high-pressure environments. Committed to advancing specialized surgical techniques to improve Orthopaedic patient outcomes in the Pacific Islands.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Trauma Fellow
Southern District Health Board
08.2025 - Current
Hip/Knee Arthroplasty Fellow
Southern District Health Board
08.2024 - 08.2025
Orthopedic Surgeon
Ministry of Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Orthopedic Surgeon
Oceania Hospital Pte Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2024
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Ministry of Health
01.2015 - 12.2020
Junior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Ministry of Health
10.2012 - 01.2015
Orthopedic Registrar
Canterbury District Health Board
02.2011 - 10.2012
Surgical Registrar
Ministry of Health
01.2007 - 01.2011
Medical Officer
Ministry of Health
01.2006 - 01.2007
Medical Intern
Ministry of Health
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
MMED (Surgery) -
Fiji School of Medicine
University Of South Pacific12-2011
Diploma General Surgery -
Fiji School of Medicine
FSM12-2008
MBBS -
Fiji School of Medicine
University South Pacific12-2004
Fiji Seventh Form Examination -
Natabua High School
Lautoka, Fiji Islands12-1998
Skills
- Teamwork
- Continuing education
- Joint replacement
- Sports medicine
- Trauma surgery
- medical education
Timeline
Trauma Fellow
Southern District Health Board
08.2025 - Current
Hip/Knee Arthroplasty Fellow
Southern District Health Board
08.2024 - 08.2025
Orthopedic Surgeon
Ministry of Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Orthopedic Surgeon
Oceania Hospital Pte Ltd
02.2021 - 08.2024
Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Ministry of Health
01.2015 - 12.2020
Junior Consultant Orthopedic Surgeon
Ministry of Health
10.2012 - 01.2015
Orthopedic Registrar
Canterbury District Health Board
02.2011 - 10.2012
Surgical Registrar
Ministry of Health
01.2007 - 01.2011
Medical Officer
Ministry of Health
01.2006 - 01.2007
Medical Intern
Ministry of Health
01.2005 - 01.2006
MMED (Surgery) -
Fiji School of Medicine
Diploma General Surgery -
Fiji School of Medicine
MBBS -
Fiji School of Medicine
Fiji Seventh Form Examination -
Natabua High School
Courses attended
- Early management Severe Trauma (EMST) 2007
- Critical Care Surgically Ill patient (CCRISP) 2007
- Early Management Severe Burns (EMSB) 2009
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) 2009
- AO Basic course 2011
- AusMat 2013
- Interplast Flap workshop 2013
Conferences
- Australian Orthopaedic Association ASM 2017
- AORA Invited speaker 2017
- NZOA/AOA ASM Invited speaker 2016
- AOA ASM 2014
- Royal Australasian College Surgeons ASM 2012
- Pacific Islands Surgeons Association meetings 2008 (Fiji) 2010 (Vanuatu) 2012 (Tonga) 2014 (Fiji)
- Australasian Paediatric Surgeons association ASM (Best registrars presentation award) 2010
extra-curricular activities
- Rio Olympic Games 2016, Brazil (Team Fiji Doctor)
- International Olympic Committee (IOC) Advanced team physician course, Cape Town, SA 2016
- World rugby Independent Concussion Consultant (ICC) Fiji representative
- Rugby World Cup 2015, England (Flying Fijians Team Doctor)
- World Rugby Level 1 First Aid Instructor course, Gold coast, Australia 2014
- World Rugby Level 3 accredited physician 2014
- Flying Fijians Rugby Team Doctor 2012 - 2015
- IOC Advanced physician course, Mandelieu, France 2014
- Pacific Mini Games Head Fiji team Doctor, Wallis and Futuna, 2013
- Pacific mini games Head Team Docotor, Cook Islands, 2009
- Pacific Games Head team Doctor Samoa 2007
Family
Anoshia Khan Niazi - wife
Hansel Maua McCaig - son
Mikail Vaigalo McCaig - son
Ayla Perise McCaig - daughter