Shoulder surgeon in Kogarah
Dr Harry Constantin is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a practice dedicated to the shoulder. He consults at St George SportsMed in Kogarah, across the road from St George Private Hospital.
Shoulder care in St George
Dr Constantin consults in Kogarah, so patients in the St George area can see a fellowship-trained shoulder surgeon close to home. He sees you for your consultation, performs your surgery and manages your follow-up himself.
Many shoulder conditions improve without an operation. Every assessment starts with your history, an examination and your imaging, and surgery is one of several options discussed.
Shoulder conditions treated in Kogarah
A practice dedicated to the shoulder, from arthritis and rotator cuff tears to dislocations and fractures.
Shoulder replacement
- Shoulder arthritis
- Irreparable rotator cuff tears
- Reverse total shoulder arthroplasty
- Anatomic shoulder arthroplasty
- Pyrocarbon hemiarthroplasty
- Revision shoulder replacement
Arthroscopy & instability
- Rotator cuff tears
- Shoulder dislocation & instability
- Latarjet
- SLAP tears
- Biceps tendon problems
- AC joint injuries
- Distal clavicle excision
Fractures & tendon injuries
- Shoulder (proximal humerus) fractures
- Clavicle (collarbone) fractures
- Shoulder replacement for fracture
- Pec major & lat dorsi tears
- Tendon transfers
- Distal biceps & triceps tears
See the full list on Surgery, or read about rehabilitation protocols.
Surgery at the Mater Hospital
Consultations are in Kogarah. If you need an operation, Dr Constantin performs it at the Mater Hospital, North Sydney, or at Canterbury Hospital for Medicare-only (public) patients.
No private health insurance? Dr Constantin operates at Canterbury Hospital for Medicare-only (public) patients. See Health insurance & fees or call (02) 9409 0503 to talk through your options.
Parking, transport & directions
The rooms are in Suite 201 on Level 2 of the specialist suites at 131 Princes Highway, across the road from St George Private Hospital.
Parking
If you are driving, enter via South Street, opposite St George Private Hospital. There are car parks on South Street, Hogben Street and Derby Street, plus unmetered 2-hour street parking nearby.
Train
Kogarah station is about a 7-minute walk via Montgomery Street.
Entry
Enter from South Street, or use the link bridge from Level 1 of St George Private Hospital.
How to refer
Address referrals to Dr Harry Constantin, Orthopaedic Surgeon, and let us know the patient would like to be seen in Kogarah. HealthLink is the quickest way to send a referral securely.
Please include:
- The reason for referral and how urgent it is
- Relevant imaging reports (X-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI)
- The patient's insurance or claim details (private, workers compensation, CTP or DVA)
Urgent and acute injuries, such as dislocations, fractures and acute tendon tears, are prioritised. Call the rooms to discuss.
Kogarah rooms: common questions
Where are Dr Constantin's Kogarah rooms?
SportsMed - Specialist Medical Suites, Suite 201 (Level 2), 131 Princes Highway, Kogarah NSW 2217. The building is across the road from St George Private Hospital and joined to it by a link bridge.
Do I need a referral?
Yes. You need a referral from your GP or another specialist, including for workers compensation and CTP claims. Please also bring your claim number if you have one.
Where do I park?
Enter via South Street, opposite St George Private Hospital. There are car parks on South Street, Hogben Street and Derby Street, and unmetered 2-hour street parking nearby.
Where will I have my surgery?
Consultations are in Kogarah. Surgery is at the Mater Hospital, North Sydney, for patients with private health insurance, workers compensation, CTP or DVA cover, and at Canterbury Hospital for Medicare-only (public) patients. To talk through your options, call the rooms or see Health insurance & fees.
Can I do my rehab with my local physio?
Yes. You'll receive a procedure-specific rehabilitation protocol to take to your physiotherapist, and Dr Constantin will be in touch with them about your surgery.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Your referral, any X-ray, ultrasound, CT or MRI images and reports, a list of your medications, and your Medicare and health fund details. Workers compensation and CTP patients should bring their claim number.
Does Dr Constantin consult anywhere else?
Yes. He also consults at the Mater Hospital in North Sydney and in Miranda (Sutherland Shire). The same phone number, (02) 9409 0503, is used for every location.
Also consulting in North Sydney & Miranda
The Mater Hospital
North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine CentreThe Mater Hospital, 25 Rocklands Rd
Wollstonecraft NSW 2065North Sydney rooms
Book at the Kogarah rooms
Call (02) 9409 0503, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am – 5 pm. A GP or specialist referral is needed to claim a Medicare rebate.