Specialist Shoulder Surgeon

Dr. Raf Asaid

MBBS, GDSA, FRACS, FAOrthA

Dr. Raf Asaid is a leading Australian-trained Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon and the Director of the Melbourne Shoulder Institute. He specialises in the management of all shoulder conditions and upper limb fractures.

Dr. Asaid completed a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery at Monash University and completed his Orthopaedic training through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, working in Melbourne’s leading hospitals. He is also a fellowship trained subspecialist shoulder surgeon. Dr. Asaid is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, Fellow of the Australian Orthopaedic Association and member of the Victorian Shoulder and Elbow Society. He is actively involved in the training of future Orthopaedic Surgeons and medical students. Dr. Asaid has published extensively in medical journals and has presented his research in shoulder surgery at both national and international conferences.

He specialises in minimally invasive arthroscopic shoulder surgery and utilises the latest technology in computer navigation and patient specific instrumentation for his patients.

He is based in Melbourne and operates at Cabrini Malvern. He is also available to see public patients at The Alfred Hospital.

Dr. Asaid prides himself on his empathetic and considered approach to patients, understanding that an injury can have significant consequences on a patient’s wellbeing and quality of life. He will ensure that you are well informed of your condition, treatment options and rehabilitation whilst under his care.

Dr. Asaid works with a team of leading Physiotherapists, Sports Physicians and Anaesthetists who are committed to consistently delivering first-class outcomes.