Your nearest consulting rooms.
Dr Coory's nearest consulting rooms to Caboolture are at Suite 12, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH), 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya QLD 4575 — roughly 45 minutes north via the Bruce Highway. From Caboolture, head north on the M1 past the Glass House Mountains and Beerwah, then take the Caloundra Road exit to Birtinya. It is a straightforward, single-highway journey with on-site parking at the hospital.
Patients from Caboolture, Morayfield, Burpengary, Narangba, and the broader Moreton Bay hinterland follow the same direct route. Heading north to the Sunshine Coast avoids the congestion of travelling south into Brisbane, and the purpose-built specialist facility at SCUPH offers consultation, imaging, and surgery in the same location.
Shoulder conditions we treat.
Dr Coory is a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon treating every major category of shoulder pathology. Whether your shoulder problem stems from a workplace injury, a sporting accident, or gradual deterioration over time, the same subspecialist standard of care is available to Caboolture patients.
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.
Surgery is performed at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (Birtinya), Buderim Private Hospital, and Maroochy Private Hospital (Maroochydore). The Mako robotic platform is available at all three facilities for shoulder replacement cases. Caboolture patients benefit from the same surgical technology and theatre teams as Sunshine Coast locals.
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 from Caboolture choose Dr Coory.
Caboolture is one of south-east Queensland's major regional hubs, situated at the gateway between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast. For residents with a shoulder problem, the natural reflex is to look south toward Brisbane — but that often means longer travel times through congested corridors, competing for appointments with general orthopaedic surgeons, and waiting lists at large metropolitan hospitals. Heading 45 minutes north to Dr Coory's practice provides a simpler alternative: a dedicated shoulder subspecialist with direct Bruce Highway access and no city traffic.
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 practice sees a high volume of shoulder arthroplasty, arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, and instability surgery — the kind of focused caseload that produces reliable, reproducible outcomes. For Caboolture patients, this concentration of subspecialist experience is closer and more accessible than many realise.
The growing Caboolture–Morayfield corridor is increasingly well connected to the Sunshine Coast, and many families in the area already use Sunshine Coast facilities for specialist medical care. Dr Coory's team can also arrange telehealth consultations for selected appointments, keeping in-person visits to the occasions where a hands-on assessment is clinically necessary.
Frequently asked questions.
How far is it from Caboolture to Dr Coory's consulting rooms?
Dr Coory's nearest consulting rooms at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital in Birtinya are approximately 45 minutes north of Caboolture via the Bruce Highway. The route is direct — stay on the M1 northbound past the Glass House Mountains, then exit at Caloundra Road to Birtinya. On-site parking is available at the hospital.
Why should a Caboolture patient consider Dr Coory for shoulder surgery?
Dr Coory is a fellowship-trained shoulder subspecialist whose practice focuses exclusively on shoulder and upper limb surgery. Caboolture residents can reach his Birtinya rooms in under an hour without navigating Brisbane traffic. His practice offers Mako robotic-assisted shoulder replacement, high-volume arthroscopic surgery, and the personalised attention of a dedicated shoulder unit — advantages that are difficult to access through a general orthopaedic practice.
Does Dr Coory offer telehealth consultations for Caboolture patients?
Yes. Telehealth appointments are available for initial assessments, discussion of imaging, and post-operative follow-up reviews. While a physical examination at the Birtinya rooms is required before surgery is planned, telehealth can streamline several steps in the process. Call 07 5493 8038 to arrange a telehealth or in-person appointment.
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.
How do I get a referral to Dr Coory from Caboolture?
Ask your Caboolture GP to write a referral addressed to Dr Joe Coory at Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group. The referral should include relevant imaging reports such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI. Your GP can fax or email the referral directly, and the team will contact you to book an appointment at the Birtinya rooms. Call 07 5493 8038 if you have questions.