David Shepherd, being a General Orthopaedic surgeon will provide treatment in all orthopaedic disciplines, including ankles.
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 Cairns Private Hospital, over a 5-year tenure. Dr David consults with patients all over North Queensland, covering all fields of orthopaedic treatments.
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 patients.
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 patients to return to their normal healthy lifestyles.
Address: Ground Floor, Flecker House, 5 Upward Street Cairns
Post: PO Box 7522 Cairns Qld 4870
Phone: 07 4031 8400
Email: admin@orthoshep.com.au
Address: Atherton Health Hub 25 Louise St Atherton
Post: PO Box 7522 Cairns Qld 4870
Phone: 07 4031 8400
Email: admin@orthoshep.com.au
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.
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