Dr Marcus Chia

Dr Marcus Chia is a Sydney-based orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder and elbow surgery. His practice focuses on restoring function through the surgical and non-surgical care of patients, combining his surgical experience with prior experience as a physiotherapist. Dr Chia treats a wide range of conditions including arthritis, rotator cuff tears, instability, fracture, and uncommon shoulder and elbow conditions. He cares about his patients and is committed to ensuring that they understand their condition, the best way to treat it, and what is required to achieve the best possible outcome. Dr Chia aims to use the most current arthroscopic and surgical techniques to ensure function and quality of life is preserved for his patients. Dr Chia received intense, specialized training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Alps Surgery Institute in France, guided by Dr Laurent Lafosse, a pioneer in shoulder arthroscopy. He also underwent additional specialist training in shoulder and elbow surgery at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospital NHS Trust in the UK. Dr Chia received his Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) fellowship in 2011 and is a fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association. He has also had multiple papers published in prestigious medical journals. Dr Chia is a registered physician at Lakeview Private Hospital, Sydney Adventist Hospital, Mater Hospital, and Nudgee Hospital.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

1. 2016–2022
   MD · Medicine and Surgery

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid

2. 2022–2026
   Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery

   UAB Barcelona

3. 2026–2027
   Fellowship · Subspecialty training

   Charité Berlin, DE

1. 2026-09–2027-08
   Junior consultant

   Universidad Complutense de Madrid Teaching Hospital — Orthopaedic Surgery

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4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

h-index: 9 · i10: 12

Selected publications

1. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Marcus Chia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

   DOI: 10.3830/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 58

2. European registry analysis of Orthopaedic Surgery outcomes

   Dr Marcus Chia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

   DOI: 10.2387/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 112

3. Outcomes of Orthopaedic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort

   Dr Marcus Chia, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

   DOI: 10.3120/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 166

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