Dr Allan Young is a shoulder surgeon with a special interest in:
- shoulder reconstruction for instability and dislocations
- rotator cuff tears and repair
- shoulder arthritis and replacement
- biceps and AC joint pathology
- shoulder trauma
Dr Young is an experienced and highly qualified orthopaedic surgeon specializing in all aspects of shoulder surgery.
Dr Young has been trusted to look after many professional sports teams and individuals, including the Sydney Swans, NSW Waratahs and Sydney Roosters.
Dr Allan Young, Orthopaedic Surgeon - Shoulder Specialist
Surgeon Profile 2019
After completing surgical training in Sydney, for which he was awarded the Gordon-Taylor medal by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons for achieving the highest marks across all surgical disciplines, Dr Young completed post-fellowship training in shoulder surgery under the tuition of Professor David Sonnabend at Royal North Shore Hospital. In addition, he spent one year learning advanced shoulder surgery techniques with Dr Gilles Walch, an internationally renowned shoulder surgeon in Lyon, France.
In addition to his medical and orthopaedic surgery qualifications, Dr Young has completed a Masters in Sports Medicine (MSpMed) at the University of New South Wales and a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at the University of Sydney. His doctoral thesis was entitled "Biomechanical, Molecular and Dynamic Biomechanical Properties of Articular Cartilage: Investigations into the Pathophysiology of Osteoarthritis".
Dr Young has numerous publications in international peer reviewed journals stemming from his scientific and clinical work, including articles on rotator cuff repair, osteoarthritis, total shoulder replacement, reverse shoulder replacement, management of shoulder trauma and shoulder reconstruction for instability. He combines clinical knowledge and experience with scientific evidence to provide the best advice and management possible as a shoulder surgeon to patients from Sydney and regional areas.
He has presented at numerous national and international meetings, including the International Congress of Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Meeting, American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Open Meeting, Orthopaedic Research Society Meeting, Combined Orthopaedic Meeting, Australian Orthopaedic Association Meeting, and the Australian Shoulder and Elbow Society Meeting.
Dr Allan Young - Orthopaedic Surgeon
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Dr Young consults in Sydney's Eastern Suburbs at:
- The Stadium Clinic
Byron Kennedy Hall
Entertainment Quarter
Errol Flynn Blvd
Moore Park NSW 2021
For appointments, call (02) 9460 7615
- The Sports Clinic
Cnr Western Ave & Physics Rd University of Sydney
Camperdown, NSW 2006 - Also consulting in Dubbo:
Dubbo Private Hospital
Moran Drive, Dubbo, NSW 2830.
For appointments, call (02) 9460 7615
Dr Young performs surgery at the following private hospitals in Sydney and Dubbo:
- North Shore Private Hospital
- St Vincent’s Private Hospital
- Mater Private Hospital
- Dubbo Private Hospital
For all appointments please contact:
- Reception
Ph: (02) 9460 7615 - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
{Current: August 2023}
