Professor David Graham
B.Phty(Hons) MB BS FRACS(Orth) FAOrthA PFET(Hand Surgery)
B.Phty(Hons) MB BS FRACS(Orth) FAOrthA PFET(Hand Surgery)
Professor David Graham is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in adult and paediatric hand, wrist and microsurgery.
He consults privately on the Gold Coast at Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic and operates privately at John Flynn Private Hospital, Pindara Private Hospital and Mater Private Hospital Gold Coast. He is also a senior consultant orthopaedic hand and wrist surgeon at Gold Coast University Hospital and Queensland Children’s Hospital.
Professor Graham graduated from The University of Queensland (UQ) with a Bachelor of Physiotherapy (Honours), before completing his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at UQ. After working as a junior doctor in Brisbane and on the Gold Coast, he undertook advanced training in Orthopaedic Surgery in New South Wales.
Following completion of his orthopaedic training, Professor Graham completed a Hand, Wrist and Microsurgery Fellowship at Royal North Shore Hospital and The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. He then undertook further international hand surgery fellowships at Ganga Hospital (Coimbatore, India) and with the University of California, Irvine / Shriners Hospital Los Angeles / Children’s Hospital of Orange County (USA). He has also travelled to Japan and Spain to work with and observe leading international hand surgery professors.
Prior to returning to Queensland, Professor Graham worked as a consultant hand, wrist and microsurgeon at the Sydney Hospital Hand Unit and the South Western Sydney Hand Unit (Fairfield Hospital).
Professor Graham has a strong commitment to teaching and research and has been awarded the title of Professor at Griffith University and Associate Professor at The University of Queensland and Bond University. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications in orthopaedic and hand surgery and regularly presents at local, national and international hand surgery conferences. He is also a co-founder of the not-for-profit research group Australian Research Collaboration on Hands (ARCH), established in collaboration with A/Prof Brahman Sivakumar, which supports high-quality collaborative research in hand and wrist surgery across Australia.
In 2018, Professor Graham was selected for the prestigious Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS) / American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH) Travelling Fellowship, visiting the Mayo Clinic (Rochester, MN), Hospital for Special Surgery (New York, NY), Curtis National Hand Center (Baltimore, MD) and the Rothman Institute (Philadelphia, PA). In 2023, he was again chosen for the combined AHSS / British Society for Surgery of the Hand (BSSH) Travelling Fellowship, visiting Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children, Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, University College London, Morriston Hospital (Swansea), Royal Glasgow Infirmary, St John’s Hospital (Livingston) and the Royal Hospital for Children, Glasgow.
Professor Graham is actively involved in international orthopaedic outreach, with a focus on delivering high-quality care while supporting sustainable education and training for local surgeons and trainees. These trips are undertaken in collaboration with the Australian Hand Surgery Society, American Society for Surgery of the Hand – Touching Hands Project, Orthopaedic Outreach, and AUSNEP, and have included missions to Nepal, Cambodia, Fiji, the Solomon Islands and Kiribati. He currently serves on the Board of Orthopaedic Outreach Australasia and is Chairperson of the Australian Hand Surgery Society's (AHSS) Outreach Committee and travelling fellowship coordinator for the AHSS.
In recognition of his ongoing commitment to outreach and humanitarian work, Professor Graham was awarded the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) Humanitarian Award in 2025.
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.
Our current fellow - Dr Prasesh Dhakal
Dr. Prasesh Dhakal is a consultant orthopedic surgeon with subspecialty focus in adult and pediatric upper extremity trauma, hand reconstruction, and microvascular surgery. He brings a strong academic background, extensive surgical volume from major tertiary trauma centers, and dedicated advanced international training in microsurgery.
Dr. Prasesh earned his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences. He went on to complete his Master of Surgery (MS) in Orthopedic and Trauma Surgery through the National Academy of Medical Sciences (NAMS) at Bir Hospital and the National Trauma Center. During his postgraduate residency, he achieved top clinical honors, winning First Prize in the nationwide Torrent Young Scholar Award in Orthopedics. He was also recognized internationally as a Young Ambassador for the Asia Pacific Orthopedic Association (APOA) 25th Congress.
To further refine his upper limb and soft tissue reconstruction expertise, Dr. Prasesh completed an intensive Ethicon Advanced Fellowship in Hand and Reconstructive Microsurgery at Ganga Hospital in Coimbatore, India.
Alongside his clinical practice, Dr. Prasesh is an active researcher with numerous peer-reviewed scientific publications across surgical disciplines and regularly presents at national and international hand and orthopedic surgical conferences.
Dr. Prasesh looks forward in collaborating with the unit's multidisciplinary team, engaging in active clinical research, and delivering compassionate, evidence-based care to patients across the Gold Coast community while absorbing the valuable skills learned along these shores to carry forward throughout his career in Nepal.
Hand Therapists
Marin Suzuki
B.AppSc(Phty) Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Abbie Waddick
B.Occ.Thy Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Paul Foster
B.Phty Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA)
Hannah Munro
B.App.Sc(OT) Associate member (AHTA)
Katie Stanko
B.Occ.Thy(Hons) Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Patric Spark
B.Occ.Thy.(Hons) Associate member (AHTA)
Brianna Arthur
B.Occ.Thy(Hons) Associate Member (AHTA)
Claire Forster
BSc(Exercise & Health)(Hons) MPT
Accredited Hand Therapist (AHTA) Certified Hand Therapist (USA)
Yun Kim
BPhty Associate Member (AHTA)
Shannon Wright
B. Occ. Thy. Associate Member (AHTA)
Research
Dr Luke McCarron is an Occupational Therapist and Research Coordinator with the Australian Research Collaboration for Hands (ARCH). He is an Assistant Professor at Bond University and completed his PhD at Griffith University, with a research focus on TFCC injuries.
Dr McCarron holds a Master of Science in Hand Therapy from the University of Derby (UK). He is an Accredited Hand Therapist through the Australian Hand Therapy Association and a Certified Hand Therapist awarded by the Hand Therapy Certification Commission (USA).
Administration Staff
Lisa - Practice Manager
Chloe
Anni
Mel
Lana
Elena
Morgan
