Dr Marcus Chia

Practices

Profile

Dr Marcus Chia is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specialising in Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. Utilising his surgical expertise coupled with his prior Physiotherapy training, his practice specialises in restoring function via surgical and non-surgical management of patients. Dr Chia completed his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in 2011. To gain further experience in his chosen subspecialty of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery, Dr Chia undertook intensive, specialised training at the Alps Surgery Institute, Clinique Generale, Annecy, France, where he trained under Dr Laurent Lafosse, a pioneer in shoulder arthroscopy. Dr Chia continues to push the envelope of what can be achieved with an arthroscope. Dr Chia's expertise extends to: Minimally invasive and advanced techniques for the treatment of arthritis; Shoulder instability; Rotator cuff tear; Fracture management; Paediatric Orthopaedics; and Obscure and unusual shoulder and elbow disorders. Dr Chia's technical expertise is matched by his passion for his profession and his ability to listen to, understand and meet the needs of those you refer. His intent is to restore joint function and to keep patients involved in an active lifestyle.

Research

Dr Chia has several publications in a number of esteemed medical journals. His research interests include shoulder instability, minimally invasive shoulder arthroplasty and biceps tendon pathology including SLAP tears.

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