Dr Charl Olivier

Hip & Knee Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon

Providing exceptional care for your hip & knee pathology

Welcome to the Practice of Dr Charl Olivier

We are dedicated to providing expert orthopaedic care with a focus on KNEE & HIP health. Dr Charl Olivier offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services and advanced surgical procedures, including knee and hip replacements, arthroscopy, ligament and cartilage repairs, revision surgeries, and targeted joint infiltrations. Our goal is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support each patient on their journey to recovery with personalised, high-quality care.

Dr Charl Olivier

Hip & Knee Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon

Providing exceptional care for your hip & knee pathology

We are dedicated to providing expert orthopaedic care with a focus on KNEE & HIP health. Dr Charl Olivier offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services and advanced surgical procedures, including knee and hip replacements, arthroscopy, ligament and cartilage repairs, revision surgeries, and targeted joint infiltrations. Our goal is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support each patient on their journey to recovery with personalised, high-quality care.

Dr Charl Olivier

Hip & Knee Specialist Orthopaedic Surgeon in Pretoria

Providing exceptional care for your hip & knee pathology

We are dedicated to providing expert orthopaedic care with a focus on KNEE & HIP health. Dr Charl Olivier offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services and advanced surgical procedures, including knee and hip replacements, arthroscopy, ligament and cartilage repairs, revision surgeries, and targeted joint infiltrations. Our goal is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support each patient on their journey to recovery with personalised, high-quality care.

Welcome to the Practice of Dr Charl Olivier

We are dedicated to providing expert orthopaedic care with a focus on KNEE & HIP health. Dr Charl Olivier offers a comprehensive range of diagnostic services and advanced surgical procedures, including knee and hip replacements, arthroscopy, ligament and cartilage repairs, revision surgeries, and targeted joint infiltrations. Our goal is to restore mobility, reduce pain, and support each patient on their journey to recovery with personalised, high-quality care.

Welcome to the Practice of Dr Charl Olivier

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Reducing Pain & Restoring Hip Function

Hip Conditions | Joint Replacement | Joint Reconstruction

If hip pain is holding you back, various appropriate treatment modalities could be the key to getting your mobility and lifestyle back. Whether due to arthritis, injury, or other conditions, a hip procedure can help reduce pain and restore function, improving the enjoyment of daily activities again. Dr Charl Olivier can guide you toward the best solution for your needs.

Reducing Pain & Restoring Knee Function

Knee Conditions | Joint Replacement | Joint Reconstruction

If chronic knee pain is holding you back, the right treatment is key to getting your mobility and lifestyle back. When conservative options have failed to provide lasting relief, a procedure can help reduce pain and restore function, improving your enjoyment of daily activities.

Dr Charl Olivier can guide you toward the best solution for your needs.

When is surgery the next option?

  • If you’ve tried conservative treatments and still struggle with persistent pain or limited mobility, surgery might be the next step in restoring your quality of life.
  • If you’ve had previous surgery with a less than ideal outcome.

A consultation with us will be your first step on your journey to recovery

Considering surgery?

When non-surgical treatments no longer provide relief, surgery can offer a lasting solution to help you regain function and reduce pain.

Our team will work closely with you to evaluate your condition, discuss the best course of action, and ensure you feel confident in your decision. We’re here to answer your questions and provide the support you need throughout your journey to recovery.

What we bring to the table:

Why Choose Dr Charl Olivier?

Dr Olivier strives to ensure every patient receives the highest standard of medical attention, whether for a sports injury, degenerative (arthritis) condition, or an unwanted outcome of a previous surgery. Behind every patient is a story of restored movement, renewed confidence, and improved quality of life. 
Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our success rates, patient outcomes, and years of expertise. Explore our dedication to delivering top-quality care and life-changing results.

Dr. Charl Olivier conducting a gentle, hands-on knee examination for a female patient in his office.

We believe in a patient-first approach, emphasising clear communication and collaborating with our team of multi-disciplinary experts throughout the treatment process.

Our practice, led by Dr. Charl Olivier and his team, has been serving the community since 2002, with a focus on delivering patient-centred, comprehensive care for individuals suffering from hip and knee conditions.



Get to know the specialists who are here to help you move toward a healthier, pain-free life.

Dr. Charl Olivier at his desk in Pretoria, examining a hip joint model and X-rays, surrounded by various orthopaedic implants.

Our practice uses the latest, evidence-based surgical techniques and cutting-edge technology to provide the best outcomes for hip and knee problems, such as failed trauma treatment, sports injuries, arthritic conditions, need for replacement surgery or revision surgery.

The modern entrance to the Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital (ZAH) in Pretoria at dusk, where Dr. Charl Olivier consults and operates.

From your first consultation our dedicated on site physical therapy team works closely with you to ensure a smooth recovery process. Our team will assist you in regaining your strength, mobility and independence after treatment (conservative or surgical).

A patient undergoing physiotherapy with a therapist, learning to walk again after orthopaedic surgery.

Patient Testimonials

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Tim Nicolopoulos
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Dr Olivier's team perform Seamlessly together. Never have I felt so calm and safe before and operation.
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Wim Cornelius
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Dr Charl Olivier performed my right hip replacement following an unfortunate accident in 2012 and liberated me from excruciating pain to a totally pain free right hip allowing me to participate in numerous outdoor 4x4 adventures in Africa and Australia. My right hip is 100%, but my left hip cartilage in 13 years, has worn away and upon consultation with Charl he advised “we will make your left hip as successful as your right hip” The Zuid-Afrikaans Hospital and multi-disciplinary team of Dr Charl Olivier are excellent and highly professional. Dr Charl Olivier is a world class surgeon and in my 9th day of recovery following left hip replacement, I have no doubt that my 4x4 adventures have only now begun!!! Thank you Charl and your team, for the massive improvement to my quality of life and I have no hesitation in highly recommending your expertise to future patients.
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Tom Hannay
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Felt very comfortable and relaxed throughout. Mr Olivier explained everything in excellent detail and I left knowing what to expect with coming procedures. Reception personnel were also extremely efficient and approachable.
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Bernadine Kilfoil
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Fantastic surgeon with a great team of dedicated staff! You can rest assured that you will be in excellent and capable hands. Comprehensive treatment plan that is easy to follow and understand is provided to the patient prior to the procedure and any follow up questions are easily answered. A dedicated WhatsApp number is also available to patients. Follow up visits are scheduled to ensure excellent patient after-care. No stress - just follow the steps! So grateful to have been able to make this journey with these people.
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Louise Gerber
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First impression when meeting Dr Olivier was his aura of dedication towards my medical needs. The knee revision was ultimately a resounding success and I can look forward to normal movement devoid of the pain that I had to endure over an extended period of time. His general demeanor amd empathy towards his patients instill confidence, which, in retrospect did wonders to remove the fear of procedure failure. I am happy to commend him and his competent staff with the professional service rendered, together with the serene surroundings as experienced in the ZAH.
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P van Heerden
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Seamless process from start to finish. I was kept informed all the time and questions was answered timeously. I felt safe and in good hands all the time.
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Arinda Coetzee
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Dr Omivier and his staff are exceptional people and giving excellent service and advice!