Shoulder surgeon for Chermside.

Your nearest consulting rooms.

Dr Coory's primary consulting rooms are at Suite 12, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH), 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya QLD 4575. From Chermside, the drive north takes approximately 1 to 1.5 hours via the Bruce Highway and Sunshine Motorway, depending on traffic. Outside of peak hours — particularly mid-morning or early afternoon — the journey is typically closer to one hour. The route is motorway for most of the distance, with no tolls.

Additional consulting rooms are available at Maroochy Private Hospital (Level 9, 12 Future Way, Maroochydore QLD 4558) and at Noosa Heads QLD 4567 by appointment.

Shoulder conditions we treat.

Dr Coory is a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon treating the full range of shoulder pathology. From degenerative conditions such as arthritis and cuff-tear arthropathy through to acute injuries and instability, patients from Chermside receive the same level of subspecialist assessment and management available to those on the Sunshine Coast.

Shoulder procedures.

Dr Coory operates at three Sunshine Coast hospitals — Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (Birtinya), Buderim Private Hospital, and Maroochy Private Hospital — all equipped with the Mako robotic platform for shoulder replacement. For Chermside patients requiring surgery, the procedure is performed at one of these facilities, with post-operative physiotherapy typically continuing with a local Brisbane physiotherapist under Dr Coory's guidance.

Why patients from Chermside choose Dr Coory.

Chermside and the surrounding north Brisbane suburbs — Kedron, Stafford, Aspley, Wavell Heights — are home to a large population with access to several major hospitals. However, most orthopaedic surgeons at these facilities manage a broad caseload across hip, knee, foot, ankle, and shoulder. Patients with complex or recurrent shoulder problems often benefit from seeing a surgeon whose practice is dedicated entirely to the shoulder and upper limb.

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. The Mako system uses a CT-based 3D plan and a robotic arm to guide implant positioning, offering a level of precision that is not widely available at all Brisbane hospitals. His case volume in shoulder arthroplasty and arthroscopic reconstruction is among the highest in the region.

For Chermside patients, the practical trade-off is a slightly longer journey in exchange for a consultation with a surgeon who operates on shoulders daily, has dedicated surgical lists (rather than shared orthopaedic lists), and can often offer shorter waiting times for both consultation and surgery. Post-operative follow-up is streamlined through telehealth reviews, and rehabilitation continues with a local Chermside or north Brisbane physiotherapist who communicates directly with Dr Coory's team.

Frequently asked questions.