Your nearest consulting rooms.
Dr Coory's principal rooms are located at Suite 12, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH), 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya QLD 4575. This is a purpose-built specialist centre within the hospital precinct, offering seamless access to consultation, imaging, and surgical care under one roof. New and returning shoulder patients are seen here throughout the week.
Shoulder conditions we treat.
Dr Coory is a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon treating the full spectrum of shoulder pathology. Whether your shoulder problem is the result of wear, injury, or instability, the same standard of care is available to patients from Birtinya.
Rotator cuff tear
CapsuleFrozen shoulder
InstabilityShoulder instability
ArthritisShoulder osteoarthritis
AC JointAC joint injury
LabrumSLAP & labral tears
ImpingementShoulder impingement
CalcificationCalcific tendinitis
ArthropathyCuff-tear arthropathy
BicepsBiceps tendon pathology
FractureProximal humerus fracture
FractureClavicle fracture
Shoulder procedures.
Dr Coory performs shoulder surgery at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (Birtinya), Buderim Private Hospital, and Maroochy Private Hospital (Maroochydore) — all equipped with the Mako robotic platform for shoulder replacement.
Mako robotic shoulder replacement
ReplacementReverse total shoulder
ReplacementAnatomic total shoulder
ArthroscopyRotator cuff repair
RevisionRevision shoulder replacement
ArthroscopyFrozen shoulder release
StabilisationLatarjet procedure
ArthroscopySubacromial decompression
PainSuprascapular nerve RFA
TendonBiceps tenodesis
ReconstructionAC joint reconstruction
TendonPec major repair
Why patients in Birtinya choose Dr Coory.
Birtinya is the centre of Dr Coory's practice. Having his primary consulting rooms inside Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital means patients can move from initial consultation through imaging, pre-operative planning, and surgery without leaving the campus. For shoulder replacement cases, the Mako robotic system is available in the same facility, allowing CT-guided, patient-specific implant positioning.
Dr Coory completed a subspecialty fellowship in shoulder and upper limb surgery (Bateman Orthopaedics Advanced Arthroplasty and Trauma Fellowship) and was the first surgeon on the Sunshine Coast to perform Mako robotic-assisted total shoulder replacement. His case volume in shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and instability surgery is among the highest in the region.
For patients who live in the Birtinya, Sippy Downs, Caloundra, or Kawana precinct, the convenience of having both consulting rooms and operating theatres in the same location simplifies the entire surgical pathway. Post-operative follow-up and telehealth reviews are also available for patients who prefer not to travel for routine appointments.
Frequently asked questions.
Where does Dr Coory see shoulder patients in Birtinya?
Dr Coory's primary consulting rooms are at Suite 12, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya QLD 4575. This is his home base where he sees the majority of his shoulder patients. Appointments are available Monday to Friday.
Does Dr Coory operate at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital?
Yes. Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital in Birtinya is Dr Coory's primary operating hospital. He performs the full range of shoulder procedures here, including Mako robotic-assisted shoulder replacement, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and shoulder stabilisation surgery.
How do I get a referral to see Dr Coory in Birtinya?
You will need a referral from your GP or another specialist. Ask your doctor to address the referral to Dr Joe Coory at Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group and include any imaging reports. You can then call 07 5493 8038 to book your consultation at the Birtinya rooms.
What shoulder conditions does Dr Coory treat?
Dr Coory treats the full spectrum of shoulder conditions including rotator cuff tears, frozen shoulder, shoulder instability and dislocations, shoulder osteoarthritis, AC joint injuries, SLAP and labral tears, shoulder impingement, calcific tendinitis, cuff-tear arthropathy, biceps tendon pathology, and fractures of the proximal humerus and clavicle.
Does Dr Coory use robotic surgery for shoulder replacement?
Yes. Dr Coory was the first surgeon on the Sunshine Coast to perform Mako robotic-assisted total shoulder replacement. The Mako system uses a CT-based 3D plan and a robotic arm to guide bone preparation, allowing for precise implant positioning tailored to each patient's anatomy. This technology is available at SCUPH Birtinya.