Prof David Sonnabend

Prof David Sonnabend is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with decades of experience in the field. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Medicine and Bachelor of Medicine from the University of Sydney in 1972. Following this, he completed his FRACS in 1979 and FA Orth A in 1982. Prof Sonnabend further pursued his medical education, earning an MD from the University of NSW in 2001.

Prof Sonnabend specializes in shoulder problems, providing expert advice on second opinions and medico-legal opinions. While he no longer performs surgical operations, his wealth of knowledge and expertise greatly benefit patients seeking guidance in these areas.

Throughout his career, Prof Sonnabend has made significant contributions to medical literature. He has authored various publications, including papers such as "Preliminary Investigation of a Biological Augmentation of Rotator Cuff Repairs using a Collagen Implant" (2015) in the Muscles, Ligaments and Tendons Journal, and "Effects of High Glucose and Metformin on Tendon Explants" (2014) in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.

Prof Sonnabend's remarkable work has earned him numerous accolades and recognition. He was awarded the L O Betts Award for outstanding service to Australian Orthopaedics by the Australian Orthopaedic Association in 2013. Additionally, he received the Royal North Shore Hospital Clinical Teacher Award in the same year and was honored with the Australian Orthopaedic Award for Teaching in 2011. His commitment to research has also been acknowledged, with awards such as the Gold Award for Best Paper of Meeting at the 4th Academic Congress of the Asian Shoulder Association in Seoul, South Korea (2002).

His expertise and dedication to the field of orthopaedics make Prof David Sonnabend a highly respected and sought-after specialist. Patients can trust in his vast knowledge and experience when seeking advice and opinions on shoulder problems and related matters.