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Dr Kim Latendresse
Orthopaedic Surgery · Birtinya
👤 3 years of experience
10,925+
Patients seen
3
Years in practice
12
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Kim Latendresse is an orthopaedic surgeon with internationally recognised expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. With over two decades of experience, he is well-known across South East Queensland for his exceptional skills and dedication to providing best-in-class patient care. Dr Latendresse's extensive training includes completing advanced hand and upper extremity fellowships in Canada and Australia. Before settling to the Sunshine Coast in 2006, he served as a staff surgeon at one of Canada’s busiest trauma hospitals.
Dr Latendresse is committed to understanding each patient’s unique concerns and tailoring treatment plans to meet their individual needs and expectations. His approach combines technical expertise with compassionate care, striving for optimal outcomes for his patients.
Dr Latendresse earned his medical degree and completed orthopaedic surgery training in Canada, becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2000, a certification he actively maintains. He further honed his expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery through a year-long fellowship at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London ON (Canada). He then completed an additional year of advanced training with the Hand Surgery Fellowship at Sydney Hospital and St. Luke’s Private Hospital in Sydney, New South Wales.
After practising and providing training at Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal (HSCM), a major trauma hospital in Canada, Dr Latendresse relocated to Australia, where he earned Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2009 after successfully passing the fellowship examination.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Latendresse is passionate about education and plays an important role in training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. He serves as one of the Trainee Supervisors at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) and Nambour General Hospital (NGH) and is a regular faculty member on AO Trauma Basic and Advanced Principles of Fracture Management courses.
Dr Latendresse performs private surgery at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, and Kawana Private Hospital.
Dr Latendresse is committed to understanding each patient’s unique concerns and tailoring treatment plans to meet their individual needs and expectations. His approach combines technical expertise with compassionate care, striving for optimal outcomes for his patients.
Dr Latendresse earned his medical degree and completed orthopaedic surgery training in Canada, becoming a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in 2000, a certification he actively maintains. He further honed his expertise in hand, wrist, and elbow surgery through a year-long fellowship at the Roth McFarlane Hand and Upper Limb Centre in London ON (Canada). He then completed an additional year of advanced training with the Hand Surgery Fellowship at Sydney Hospital and St. Luke’s Private Hospital in Sydney, New South Wales.
After practising and providing training at Hôpital du Sacré-Coeur de Montréal (HSCM), a major trauma hospital in Canada, Dr Latendresse relocated to Australia, where he earned Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2009 after successfully passing the fellowship examination.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr Latendresse is passionate about education and plays an important role in training the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons. He serves as one of the Trainee Supervisors at the Sunshine Coast University Hospital (SCUH) and Nambour General Hospital (NGH) and is a regular faculty member on AO Trauma Basic and Advanced Principles of Fracture Management courses.
Dr Latendresse performs private surgery at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, and Kawana Private Hospital.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Kim Latendresse
Education & training
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2013–2019 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2019–2023 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2023-09–2024-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
Allianz Professional · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,993 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,743 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 631 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,160 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 90 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 5 · i10: 11
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.6918/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 34300350 · cited by 65
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.9870/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 38951711 · cited by 91
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.7195/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 39473920 · cited by 133
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Birtinya · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Birtinya · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2024
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2024
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2024
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Orthopaedic Surgery
- Awareness When should you see a orthopaedic surgery?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · kim.latendresse@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
192 verified reviews4.96
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192 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.7
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 98.0
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.