Associate Professor David Graham
B.Phty(Hons) MB BS FRACS(Orth) FAOrthA PFET(Hand Surgery)
Adult and Paediatric Hand and Wrist Surgeon
Associate Professor David Graham is an Australian trained Orthopaedic surgeon who subspecialises in hand, wrist and microsurgery for adults and children. Dr Graham consults privately on the Gold Coast at the Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic, and operates privately at John Flynn, Pindara Private and Gold Coast Private Hospitals. Dr Graham is a consultant Orthopaedic / hand and wrist surgeon at the Gold Coast University and Queensland Children’s Hospital.
A/Prof Graham graduated from the University of Queensland (UQ) with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy with honours and went on to complete a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at UQ. After working as a junior doctor in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, Dr Graham subsequently completed his advanced training in Orthopaedic Surgery in NSW. Following Orthopaedic training, Dr Graham completed the Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery fellowship at the Royal North Shore Hospital / The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney, and international hand fellowships including; Ganga Hospital (Coimbatore, India) and the University of California Irvine/ Shriners Hospital Los Angeles / Children’s Hospital of Orange County (USA). Dr Graham has also travelled to visit and work with hand surgery professors in Japan and Spain.
Dr Graham worked as a consultant Hand, wrist and microsurgeon at the Sydney Hospital Hand Unit, as well as at the South Western Sydney Hand Unit (Fairfield Hospital) prior to returning to Queensland.
Dr Graham has a strong interest in teaching and research, and has been awarded the title of Associate Professor at both Griffith University and The University of Queensland due to his commitment to research and teaching. Dr Graham has over 95 peer reviewed published research papers in Orthopaedic and Hand surgery and presents at local, national and international hand surgery conferences.
Dr Graham was selected for the prestigious 2018 Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS), American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) travelling hand fellowship, visiting the Mayo Clinic Rochester MN, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) New York NY, Curtis Hand Centre Baltimore MD, Rothman Institute, Philadelphia PA. Dr Graham was fortunate to be again selected in 2023 for the combined AHSS/BSSH travelling fellowship, visiting Great Ormond Street Children's Hospital, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, University College London, Morrison Hospital Swansea, Royal Glasgow Infirmary, Livingston Hospital and the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
Dr Graham regularly travels overseas on Orthopaedic outreach trips, with the aim of providing quality health care to all, and to provide teaching of the local surgeons and surgical trainees. These trips are in conjunction with the Australian Hand Surgery Society , American Society for Surgery of the Hand Touching Hands project, Orthopaedic Outreach and AUSNEP. These have included trips to Nepal, Cambodia, Fiji, Solomon Islands and Kiribati.
Dr Daniel Williams
BSc MBBS FRACS(Plast)
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon
Subspecialising in Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery
Dr Daniel Williams is a locally trained Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, who completed high school and medicine locally on the Gold Coast.
Dr Williams undertook a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at the University of Queensland (Brisbane), where he attended St. Leo’s College. He went on to complete a post-graduate Bachelor of Medicine and a Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) at Griffith University (Gold Coast).
Dr Williams worked as a junior surgical doctor for 5 years on the Gold Coast, Brisbane and Cairns. He subsequently completed 5 years of advanced training in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery in Victoria and Queensland.
Dr Williams was then awarded his Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (FRACS(Plast)). Dr Williams has also had the privilege of working with world surgical leaders, completing 2 years of fellowships in Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery. Locally at the Gold Coast University Hospital and internationally at Clinica Cavadas (Valencia, Spain) and Piñal y Associados (Madrid, Spain).
His areas of interest are peripheral nerve surgery, wrist arthroscopy and reconstructive hand surgery.
Dr Williams offers a full spectrum of elective and trauma Hand Surgery , and he consults at the Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic and operates privately at John Flynn Private Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital, Gold Coast Private Hospital and Pacific Private Hospital. Dr Williams also performs general Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, including head and neck, breast and lower limb reconstruction privately through his Southport rooms (phone (07) 5683 0820). Dr Williams works publicly through his appointment at the Gold Coast University Hospital, as a Consultant Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon, where he is involved in training future Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons.
Dr Williams has a lifelong commitment to education as a lecturer at Griffith University School of Medicine and Dentistry, teaching medical students. He also has an active role in research, with national and international presentations and publications.
Dr Williams is a provisional member of the Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS), through which he was awarded the del Piñal International Scholarship in 2022. He also holds membership with the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS) and the Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS).
When Dr Williams is not working, he loves spending time with his young family and surfing.
Dr Williams has the following memberships:
· A Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
· The Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons
· A Provisional Member of the Australian Hand Surgery Society
Dr Stephen Kent
MBBS, BSc (UQ), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Specialist in Hand, Wrist & Microsurgery
Dr Stephen Kent is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand, wrist and microsurgical reconstruction, including nerve and tendon repair, trauma surgery, and complex upper limb conditions. He is passionate about delivering precise, evidence-based care tailored to each individual — helping patients regain movement, comfort, and the ability to return to the activities that matter most.
Originally from Brisbane, Dr Kent completed high school achieving an OP1, securing guaranteed provisional entry into medicine at the University of Queensland. He first completed a Bachelor of Science, followed by a Bachelor of Medicine/Bachelor of Surgery, both at UQ.
He completed orthopaedic surgical training through the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) across hospitals throughout Queensland and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). He subsequently undertook two post-training fellowships: Hand & Wrist Surgery at Gold Coast University Hospital, and Upper Limb Surgery at Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane. He also holds a Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgical Anatomy from the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) and is a proud member of both AOA and RACS.
Dr Kent has performed hundreds of hand, wrist, and microsurgical procedures, ranging from carpal tunnel releases and tendon repairs to complex nerve reconstructions and trauma care. He is committed to modern, minimally invasive and evidence-based techniques, always seeking the best outcomes with the least disruption. He works closely with hand therapists, radiologists, and general practitioners to ensure a comprehensive, collaborative approach to care — from initial assessment to post-operative rehabilitation.
Alongside his clinical work, Dr Kent remains active in education and mentoring. He has taught and supported countless junior doctors and orthopaedic trainees, and served as President of the Queensland Orthopaedic Registrar Association (QORA), advocating for high standards in surgical training and trainee wellbeing. He regularly contributes to registrar teaching sessions, engages in upper limb case discussions, and remains passionate about shaping the next generation of orthopaedic surgeons.
Dr Kent consults privately at the Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic, providing care to patients from across the Gold Coast, Northern New South Wales and surrounding regions. He is proud to offer high-quality, subspecialised care in an approachable and collaborative environment.
Hand Therapists
Marin Suzuki - Hand Therapist
B.AppSc(Phty) Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Abbie Waddick - Hand Therapist
B.Occ.Thy Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Paul Foster - Hand Therapist
B.Phty Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA)
Hannah Munro - Hand Therapist
B.App.Sc(OT) Associate member (AHTA)
Katie Stanko - Hand Therapist
B.Occ.Thy(Hons) Associate member (AHTA)
Claire Bladwell - Hand Therapist
B.Occ.Thy Associate member (AHTA)
Patric Spark - Hand Therapist
B.Occ.Thy.(Hons) Associate member (AHTA)
Brianna Arthur - Hand Therapist
B.Occ.Thy(Hons) Associate Member (AHTA)
Claire Forster - Hand Therapist
BSc(Exercise & Health)(Hons) MPT
Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA)
Yun Kim - Hand Therapist
BPhty Associate Member (AHTA)
Research
Assistant Professor Luke McCarron is an Occupational Therapist and Research Coordinator for the Australian Research Collaboration for Hands (ARCH). Luke is a PhD candidate at Griffith University, and has completed a Master of Science in Hand Therapy at the University of Derby, UK. Luke is an Accredited Hand Therapist (as awarded by the Australian Hand Therapy Association), and a Certified Hand Therapist (Hand Therapy Certification Commission of America).
Administration Staff
Lisa - Practice Manager
Julie - Secretary
Chloe - Secretary
Lana - Receptionist
Elena - Receptionist
Mel - Receptionist
