Your nearest consulting rooms.
Dr Coory's nearest consulting rooms to Redcliffe are at Suite 12, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (SCUPH), 3 Doherty Street, Birtinya QLD 4575. The drive from Redcliffe takes approximately one hour: head north on the M1 Bruce Highway past Caboolture and the Glass House Mountains, then exit at Caloundra Road to Birtinya. The route is a single highway run with no complex navigation, and the hospital has on-site parking.
Patients from across the Moreton Bay Peninsula — including Scarborough, Margate, Clontarf, Woody Point, and Newport — follow the same route. For those who would prefer to minimise travel, telehealth consultations are available for selected appointments including initial assessments and post-operative reviews.
Shoulder conditions we treat.
Dr Coory is a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon treating the complete range of shoulder pathology. Whether your condition developed through overhead sport, manual work, or age-related wear, the same subspecialist assessment and surgical options are available to patients from Redcliffe.
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 operates at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital (Birtinya), Buderim Private Hospital, and Maroochy Private Hospital (Maroochydore). All three hospitals have the Mako robotic platform for shoulder replacement. Redcliffe patients receive the same surgical options and technology as those living on the Sunshine Coast itself.
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 Redcliffe choose Dr Coory.
Redcliffe sits between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, and patients with shoulder problems often face a choice: join the queue at a large Brisbane public or private hospital, or travel one hour north to a dedicated shoulder subspecialist. Dr Coory's practice offers a distinct advantage — his caseload is concentrated entirely on shoulder and upper limb surgery, which means shorter wait times for consultation, more efficient pre-operative workup, and a surgical team whose daily focus is the shoulder joint.
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. For Redcliffe patients considering shoulder replacement, rotator cuff repair, or stabilisation surgery, this combination of fellowship training, high case volume, and robotic technology is difficult to match in a single practice closer to home.
The Moreton Bay Peninsula is one of south-east Queensland's fastest-growing areas, and its population increasingly looks beyond the immediate Brisbane North corridor for specialist care. The one-hour drive to Birtinya is comparable to many cross-city journeys within Brisbane, with the advantage of arriving at a purpose-built specialist facility rather than navigating a busy metropolitan hospital campus.
Frequently asked questions.
How long does it take to get from Redcliffe to Dr Coory's rooms?
Dr Coory's nearest consulting rooms at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital in Birtinya are approximately one hour north of Redcliffe. The most direct route is via the Bruce Highway (M1) northbound, exiting at Caloundra Road. Patients from the Redcliffe peninsula, Scarborough, Margate, and Clontarf regularly travel this route for dedicated shoulder subspecialist care.
Why would a Redcliffe patient travel to the Sunshine Coast for shoulder surgery?
Dr Coory is a fellowship-trained shoulder subspecialist whose practice is dedicated to shoulder and upper limb surgery. While Redcliffe is close to Brisbane, many patients prefer to see a surgeon whose entire focus is the shoulder rather than competing for appointments with general orthopaedic surgeons in busy Brisbane hospitals. The one-hour drive provides access to Mako robotic shoulder replacement and high-volume subspecialist expertise.
Does Dr Coory offer telehealth for Redcliffe patients?
Yes. Telehealth consultations are available for initial assessments, imaging review, and post-operative follow-up. A physical examination at the Birtinya rooms is required before any surgical procedure is planned, but telehealth can reduce the number of trips needed. Call 07 5493 8038 to arrange a telehealth appointment.
What shoulder procedures does Dr Coory perform?
Dr Coory performs the full range of shoulder surgery including Mako robotic-assisted shoulder replacement (anatomic and reverse), arthroscopic rotator cuff repair, Latarjet shoulder stabilisation, frozen shoulder release, subacromial decompression, revision shoulder replacement, biceps tenodesis, AC joint reconstruction, suprascapular nerve radiofrequency ablation, and pec major repair.
How do I get a referral to Dr Coory from Redcliffe?
Ask your Redcliffe GP to write a referral addressed to Dr Joe Coory at Sunshine Coast Orthopaedic Group. The referral should include any imaging reports such as X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI. Your GP can fax or email the referral directly. The team will then contact you to arrange a consultation at the Birtinya rooms. Call 07 5493 8038 with any questions.