Trust score 8/100
Dr Paul Licina
Orthopaedic Surgery · Brisbane
👤 15 years of experience
9,520+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
3
Publications
2
Languages spoken
About
Dr Paul Licina is an orthopaedic and spinal surgeon based at the Brisbane Private Hospital. He is a highly experienced surgeon who has a special interest in degenerative spinal conditions, particularly back pain, and treats all conditions of the spine. Dr Licina completed his orthopaedic training in Queensland before undertaking further spinal training in Nottingham, England, under the guidance of world-renowned spinal surgeon John Webb.
In addition to his busy private practice, Dr Licina is dedicated to research and education. He played a key role in establishing the AO Spine Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, which was later incorporated into the QUT Orthopaedic and Trauma Research Group, where he holds the title of Adjunct Professor. Dr Licina is also the founder of the Brisbane Private Hospital Research Group, which focuses on computer-assisted image-guided surgery and less invasive spinal surgery, including bone graft alternatives.
Dr Licina is a sought-after speaker and has travelled both nationally and internationally as faculty for various spine courses and conferences. He has also been involved in ground-breaking research involving spinal cord injury, which included performing the world’s first transplant of specialised olfactory cells into the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to develop a new technique to promote spinal cord recovery.
Dr Licina's current research interests include computer-assisted image-guided surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery, and he is the founder of BackSpace, a multidisciplinary, medically supervised back pain and post-surgery rehabilitation clinic, which recently opened at Brisbane Private Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.
In addition to his busy private practice, Dr Licina is dedicated to research and education. He played a key role in establishing the AO Spine Centre of Excellence in Brisbane, which was later incorporated into the QUT Orthopaedic and Trauma Research Group, where he holds the title of Adjunct Professor. Dr Licina is also the founder of the Brisbane Private Hospital Research Group, which focuses on computer-assisted image-guided surgery and less invasive spinal surgery, including bone graft alternatives.
Dr Licina is a sought-after speaker and has travelled both nationally and internationally as faculty for various spine courses and conferences. He has also been involved in ground-breaking research involving spinal cord injury, which included performing the world’s first transplant of specialised olfactory cells into the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to develop a new technique to promote spinal cord recovery.
Dr Licina's current research interests include computer-assisted image-guided surgery and minimally invasive spinal surgery, and he is the founder of BackSpace, a multidisciplinary, medically supervised back pain and post-surgery rehabilitation clinic, which recently opened at Brisbane Private Hospital. He is a fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association, and a member of the Scoliosis Research Society, the North American Spine Society, and the International Society for the Advancement of Spine Surgery.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Paul Licina
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
AXA Healthcare Liability · 4,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 599 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 1,209 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 465 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,534 |
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 | 60 min | in_clinic | 360.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 90 min | in_clinic | 270.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 8 · i10: 13
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.9331/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 38445141 · cited by 15
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.5277/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 30794274 · cited by 181
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.9498/euroclin.2024.2 · PMID: 34481643 · cited by 59
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Orthopaedic Surgery European Annual Congress (Orthopaedic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Orthopaedic Surgery National Society Meeting · Brisbane · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Orthopaedic Surgery — Brisbane · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
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 · paul.licina@euroclinics.example
Location
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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.
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