Mr Soong Chua – Orthopaedic Surgeon Melbourne 

Mr Soong Chua is a Melbourne orthopaedic surgeon specialising in shoulder, knee and elbow surgery. He has a particular interest in shoulder surgery, sports injuries and joint replacement, with experience treating a broad range of conditions affecting the shoulder, knee and elbow.

Mr Chua’s shoulder practice includes the assessment and surgical treatment of rotator cuff tears, SLAP tears, shoulder arthritis, AC joint injuries and biceps tendon tears. His surgical expertise includes shoulder arthroscopy, shoulder stabilisation, rotator cuff repair and shoulder replacement, including robotic shoulder replacement. He also performs robotic-assisted knee replacement and knee arthroscopy, as well as selected elbow surgery.

Mr Chua has a particular interest in advanced shoulder surgery and robotic-assisted joint replacement. He was among the first Australian surgeons trained in robotic-assisted shoulder replacement and performed the first robotic shoulder replacement at Epworth Richmond. He also uses techniques such as 3D planning where appropriate when treating complex orthopaedic conditions.

A Melbourne native, Mr Chua completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne before undertaking specialist orthopaedic training in Australia. He subsequently completed subspecialty fellowships in London and Milan, gaining further experience in shoulder and knee surgery, sports injuries and the treatment of professional athletes across a range of sports.

Mr Chua is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Australian Orthopaedic Association. He is a Director of OrthoSport Victoria and Head of Orthopaedic Unit 2 at Austin Health, where he is actively involved in teaching and training orthopaedic surgeons. He also contributes to the AOA Orthopaedic Bone School training program and has been involved in international orthopaedic education and surgical courses.

Alongside his clinical and teaching roles, Mr Chua maintains an active interest in orthopaedic research and education. He has served as a reviewer for international orthopaedic journals, including the American Journal of Sports Medicine, and has contributed to the training of established surgeons through international courses. He is also President of the Victorian Shoulder and Elbow Society.

Mr Chua consults through OrthoSport Victoria and operates at Epworth Richmond, with consulting locations in Box Hill and Heidelberg. He takes the time to understand each patient’s condition and circumstances when discussing treatment options and whether surgery is appropriate.

Outside of orthopaedics, Mr Chua enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He plays golf and cricket and is a passionate supporter of the Hawthorn Football Club.

Subspecialty interests

• Shoulder Arthroscopy And Knee Arthroscopic Surgery
• Shoulder And Knee Replacement Surgery
• Robotic Shoulder And Knee Replacement Surgery
• Rotator Cuff Repair
• Tendon Injuries (e.g. Tennis Elbow Surgery, Distal Biceps Rupture and Pectoralis Major Rupture)