Dr. David Shepherd | Cairns & Atherton Shoulder Replacement

Meet Cairns & Atherton Orthopaedic Specialist - Dr. David Shepherd

Dr. David Shepherd provides expert advice and helpful solutions as the leading Cairns & Atherton Orthopaedic Specialist

David Shepherd is the Director of Cairns’ much renowned OrthoShep, a private Orthopaedic practice conveniently located in the Cairns hospital precincts.

Since 1993, David and his professional team at OrthoShep have helped many patients with their orthopaedic concerns.

David Shepherd, being a General Orthopaedic surgeon will provide treatment in all orthopaedic disciplines, including ankles.

Dr David Shepherd, born in the Tablelands, educated in Cairns, trained in medicine and advanced Orthopaedics in Brisbane, has over the ensuing years, since returning to Cairns, has provided real solutions for all of his orthopaedic patients.

It’s a professional standard that has been acquired over many years of specialist training

Further training over the years, including 12 months in London has culminated in David taking on the most important role of Director of Orthopaedics at the Cairns hospital. This was a 5-year tenure.

OrthoShep provides treatments to all North Queensland patients, covering all fields of orthopaedic treatments.

Covering all aspects of orthopaedic treatments and surgery along with a keen interest in assisting patients with knee and shoulder Arthroscopies, David has been known to have worked tirelessly, to allow all of his patients to return to their normal healthy lifestyles.

For your added convenience, all surgery is performed at the Cairns Private Hospital.

Cairns & Atherton Orthopaedic Specialist helping patients with:

Osteoarthritis | Torn meniscus | Ruptured anterior cruciate ligament
Rotator cuff syndrome | Dislocated shoulder | Frozen shoulder

Osteoarthritis
Torn meniscus
Ruptured anterior cruciate ligament
Rotator cuff syndrome
Dislocated shoulder
Frozen shoulder

Surgery

Working with the professional theatre team at the Cairns Private Hospital we are able to carry out all surgical procedures effectively with coordination with physio and occupational therapists.

Need to know

Information for referring practitioners: As a referring doctor you will have the added peace of mind understanding that when you refer your patient to our practice, we will treat them precisely and factually.

Who we are

David Shepherd, born, educated and trained in Queensland, is the Director of OrthoShep. Since 1993, David and his professional team have helped many patients with their orthopaedic concerns.

Services

Being a general orthopaedic specialist and surgeon we will display a caring and sensitive approach to assess and/or diagnose your condition. Your concerns become our primary focus.

Would you like a one on one consult with our Cairns or Atherton Orthopaedic Surgeon

Click here to visit our contact page where you can make an appointment with our Cairns or Atherton Orthopaedic Specialist

OrthoShep is a Cairns Orthopaedic Specialist that has been operating in the region since 1993. The practice is run by Dr. David Shepherd, a Cairns Orthopaedic Surgeon. We mostly provide Cairns Hip Transplants and Cairns Knee Transplants but cater to all Orthopaedic requirements. A common surgery request is for Cairns Shoulder Replacement which we can assist with also. In 2023 we opened our Atherton Orthopaedic Specialist clinic where we provide the same professional medical services. These services are carried out by a qualified and experienced Atherton Orthopaedic Surgeon. From here we can assist with Atherton Hip Transplants and Atherton Knee Transplants along with Atherton Shoulder Replacement surgery and all other Orthopaedic services.