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Dr James Tunggal
Orthopaedic Surgery · Birtinya
👤 2 years of experience
3,666+
Patients seen
2
Years in practice
8
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Mr. James Tunggal is a highly experienced and skilled orthopaedic surgeon with a sub-specialty in conditions affecting the knee, shoulder, and hip. His expertise encompasses sports orthopaedics, joint replacement, and trauma surgery. With over 17 years of operative experience and extensive training in Australia, Norway, and Canada, Mr. Tunggal is recognised for his innovative approach and unwavering dedication to patient care.
Mr. Tunggal’s primary focus is on knee and shoulder sports orthopaedics, collaborating closely with numerous sports physiotherapists and allied health professionals to provide optimal and timely care to athletes affiliated with various amateur and professional sporting clubs on the Sunshine Coast.
As an ardent advocate and proficient user of advanced surgical technology, Mr. Tunggal integrates custom-made instruments with navigation to deliver personalised and patient-specific total knee replacements. He is also an expert in robotic-assisted partial knee replacements, combining precision and innovation to achieve optimal outcomes.
For the past decade, Mr. Tunggal has dedicated his expertise to caring for patients across the Sunshine Coast, including Noosa Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, and his practice in Birtinya.
Mr. Tunggal remains steadfastly committed to education and mentorship. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as the Director of Training for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. In this capacity, he guides advanced orthopaedic trainees of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
Mr. Tunggal obtained his medical degree from the University of New South Wales and completed his advanced training in orthopaedic surgery through the Sydney Northside Orthopaedic Training Programme in 2008. Subsequently, he gained experience on the Sunshine Coast and pursued an advanced clinical fellowship in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at Ullevål University Hospital and the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre in Norway. His training continued with a fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty and major pelvic and lower limb trauma at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
In 2009, Mr. Tunggal relocated permanently to the Sunshine Coast and was appointed as a staff specialist at Nambour General Hospital and subsequently at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
Mr. Tunggal’s primary focus is on knee and shoulder sports orthopaedics, collaborating closely with numerous sports physiotherapists and allied health professionals to provide optimal and timely care to athletes affiliated with various amateur and professional sporting clubs on the Sunshine Coast.
As an ardent advocate and proficient user of advanced surgical technology, Mr. Tunggal integrates custom-made instruments with navigation to deliver personalised and patient-specific total knee replacements. He is also an expert in robotic-assisted partial knee replacements, combining precision and innovation to achieve optimal outcomes.
For the past decade, Mr. Tunggal has dedicated his expertise to caring for patients across the Sunshine Coast, including Noosa Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, the Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital, the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service, and his practice in Birtinya.
Mr. Tunggal remains steadfastly committed to education and mentorship. He currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at Griffith University’s School of Medicine and Dentistry, as well as the Director of Training for the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service. In this capacity, he guides advanced orthopaedic trainees of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
Mr. Tunggal obtained his medical degree from the University of New South Wales and completed his advanced training in orthopaedic surgery through the Sydney Northside Orthopaedic Training Programme in 2008. Subsequently, he gained experience on the Sunshine Coast and pursued an advanced clinical fellowship in knee and shoulder arthroscopy at Ullevål University Hospital and the Oslo Sports Trauma Research Centre in Norway. His training continued with a fellowship in hip and knee arthroplasty and major pelvic and lower limb trauma at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, Canada.
In 2009, Mr. Tunggal relocated permanently to the Sunshine Coast and was appointed as a staff specialist at Nambour General Hospital and subsequently at the Sunshine Coast Hospital and Health Service.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr James Tunggal
Education & training
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2014–2020 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2020–2024 Residency · Orthopaedic Surgery
Career & appointments
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2024-09–2025-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
AU — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Malpractice insurance:
HDI Global · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,706 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,972 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 2,996 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,811 |
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 | 120 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 15 · i10: 12
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Long-term follow-up of Orthopaedic Surgery across AU
DOI: 10.8024/euroclin.2026.0 · PMID: 36246313 · cited by 90
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Validation of clinical scoring in Orthopaedic Surgery
DOI: 10.9223/euroclin.2025.1 · PMID: 37770805 · cited by 88
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
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2025
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2025
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2025
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 · james.tunggal@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
Location
1 tagPatient reviews
5 verified reviews5.00
★★★★★
5 reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.0
- Knowledge
- 5.0
- Wait Time
- 4.8
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.0
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.9
- Value For Money
- 4.9
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99.0
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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.
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