Nearest consulting rooms.
Mooloolaba is centrally positioned between Dr Coory's two main consulting locations. Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH), Suite 12, 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya QLD 4575 is approximately ten minutes south via Nicklin Way. Maroochy Private Hospital, Level 9, 12 Future Way, Maroochydore QLD 4558 is a similar distance north via Mooloolaba Road and Aerodrome Road.
Dr Coory performs surgery at SCUPH, Buderim Private Hospital and Maroochy Private Hospital. Each hospital is equipped with the Mako robotic-arm assisted surgical platform, allowing CT-planned, robot-guided implant positioning for total and reverse shoulder replacement.
Shoulder conditions treated.
Mooloolaba's tourism-driven watersports scene — surfing, stand-up paddleboarding, ocean swimming and jet-skiing — produces a distinctive pattern of shoulder injuries. Dr Coory regularly treats acute dislocations after high-energy surf falls, chronic rotator cuff wear in competitive swimmers and paddlers, and clavicle fractures from cycling and mountain biking along the hinterland trails. He manages the complete range of shoulder and upper-limb conditions:
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
Procedures available.
Whether the goal is returning to competitive ocean swimming after a rotator cuff repair or regaining daily comfort after shoulder replacement, every surgical plan is built around the patient's anatomy, lifestyle and recovery expectations.
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 Mooloolaba choose Dr Coory.
Mooloolaba residents benefit from equidistant access to both of Dr Coory's consulting locations, making appointment scheduling straightforward regardless of which hospital is more convenient on the day. Both sites offer on-site imaging, ample parking and direct access to the operating theatres where surgery is performed.
Dr Coory holds fellowships in shoulder and upper-limb surgery, teaches at national and international shoulder courses, and has published peer-reviewed research on rotator cuff repair, shoulder replacement and instability surgery. He is one of a select number of Australian surgeons performing Mako robotic-arm assisted shoulder replacement at three hospital sites on the Sunshine Coast.
For Mooloolaba's active community — from holiday-makers nursing a surfing injury to retirees managing long-standing arthritis — the treatment pathway is the same: thorough assessment, honest conversation about options, and a structured Recovery Roadmap that sets clear milestones from day one through to return to full activity.
Frequently asked questions.
How far is Dr Coory's practice from Mooloolaba?
Dr Coory consults at two locations convenient for Mooloolaba residents. Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital in Birtinya is approximately ten minutes south via Nicklin Way. Maroochy Private Hospital in Maroochydore is approximately ten minutes north via Mooloolaba Road.
What shoulder injuries are common in watersports at Mooloolaba?
The most common shoulder injuries from watersports are rotator cuff tears and tendinopathy from repetitive paddling, shoulder dislocations from surfing wipeouts or kayak capsizes, and AC joint separations from falls. Impingement and labral tears also occur in competitive swimmers training at Mooloolaba and surrounding clubs.
Does Dr Coory use robotic surgery for shoulder replacement?
Yes. Dr Coory uses the Mako robotic-arm assisted platform for total and reverse shoulder replacement. The system creates a patient-specific 3D surgical plan from a pre-operative CT scan, allowing precise implant positioning during surgery. Mako is available at all three of his operating hospitals.
Can I get imaging done before my appointment?
Yes, and this is preferred. Once your GP referral is received, Dr Coory's team will advise which imaging to arrange so that a complete picture is available at your first consultation. Imaging facilities are available in Mooloolaba, Maroochydore and at both hospital sites.
What private health insurance do I need for shoulder surgery?
Hospital-level private health insurance with orthopaedic cover is required for private inpatient surgery. Dr Coory's team can confirm the out-of-pocket costs before you proceed. For details on fees and known-gap arrangements, visit our fees and billing page.