Shoulder surgeon in North Sydney
Dr Harry Constantin is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with a practice dedicated to the shoulder. He consults at North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, The Mater Hospital, and operates at the Mater Hospital, North Sydney, and at Canterbury Hospital for Medicare-only patients.
Shoulder care on the Lower North Shore
At North Sydney, Dr Constantin sees you for your consultation, performs your surgery at the Mater Hospital 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 North Sydney
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
If you need an operation, Dr Constantin performs it at the Mater Hospital, North Sydney, a private hospital in the same grounds as his rooms. Medicare-only (public) patients have their surgery at Canterbury Hospital.
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 G02, on the ground floor of the Mater Clinic, on the Mater Hospital campus off Rocklands Rd.
Parking
The Mater Hospital and Mater Clinic car park is entered from 25 Rocklands Rd. The first 15 minutes are free, then hourly rates apply. Spaces are limited, so allow extra time. There is also limited street parking nearby.
Train & Metro
Crows Nest and Victoria Cross Metro stations, and North Sydney and St Leonards train stations, are all within about a 10 to 15 minute walk.
Bus
Frequent buses run along the Pacific Highway. The nearest stop is at the corner of Rocklands Rd and the Pacific Highway, about 100 metres away.
Drop-off & access
Drop-off is at the main Rocklands Rd entrance or the rear entrance to the Mater Clinic through the car park. The entrance is wheelchair accessible.
How to refer
Address referrals to Dr Harry Constantin, Orthopaedic Surgeon, at North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre. 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.
North Sydney rooms: common questions
Where are Dr Constantin's North Sydney rooms?
North Sydney Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine Centre, The Mater Hospital, 25 Rocklands Rd, Wollstonecraft NSW 2065. The rooms are in Suite G02, on the ground floor of the Mater Clinic.
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?
The Mater Hospital and Mater Clinic car park is entered from 25 Rocklands Rd. The first 15 minutes are free and hourly rates apply after that. There is also limited street parking nearby.
Which hospital will I have surgery at?
Dr Constantin operates 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.
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 in Kogarah (St George) and Miranda (Sutherland Shire). The same phone number, (02) 9409 0503, is used for every location.
Also consulting in St George & the Shire
Kogarah
SportsMed - Specialist Medical Suites, Suite 201 (Level 2)131 Princes Highway St George
Kogarah NSW 2217Kogarah rooms
Book at the North Sydney 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.