About Dr Travis Falconer
Orthopaedic Shoulder Surgeon
Travis’s strength is a very patient-centred approach, spending as much time as is required to explain conditions, describe treatment and work with his patients and other health care providers to get the best possible results for their shoulder problems. He has a wealth of national and international experience in all complex problems relating to the shoulder.
Travis is an upper limb fellowship trained orthopaedic shoulder surgeon with over 10 years of sub-speciality experience. He performs all surgery related to the shoulder including arthroplasty (Total Shoulder, Reverse Total Shoulder Replacement and Revision Shoulder Replacement), arthroscopic shoulder surgery including rotator cuff & labral repair, and sports surgery (stabilisation, remplissage & Latarjet). He also performs trauma surgery of the shoulder.
Travis is actively committed to research and explores many new and cutting edge techniques including robotic surgery, virtual reality assisted surgery and biological augmentation of soft tissues.
He consults privately in West Perth and operates at Hollywood Private Hospital and Bethesda Hospital.
In Perth Travis works publicly at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and Osborne Park Hospital.
“Understanding your recovery is my priority. I provide expert guidance, personalised care, and clear information to help you make the best decisions for your shoulder.”
- Travis Falconer
Specifically, Travis’ professional achievements include:
Over 10 years of experience in sports, arthroscopic, degenerative and reconstructive procedures for the shoulder and elbow
A dedicated 12-month shoulder and elbow fellowship with the renowned Sydney Shoulder Research Institute
Fellowships with top US surgeons at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City and at Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland
Member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association Fellowships Committee
Member of the Executive Board of the Western Australia Branch of the Australian Orthopaedic Association
Co-founder of the Perth Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine Research Institute & the Perth Orthopaedic Performance Laboratory
Founder & Chair of the Western Australian Shoulder & Elbow Interest Group
Publishing original research papers on infections in primary shoulder arthroplasty, tendons transfers around the shoulder & pre-operative planning for shoulder replacement
Authored book chapter on arthroplasty options for the elbow in the trauma setting
Winner of the Sonnabend Young Investigators Research Grant from the Shoulder & Elbow Society of Australia (2022)
Winner of the Inaugural Don Webb Research Prize for Best Scientific Paper at the 50th Western Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting (2021)
Voted by his peers as Sir Charles Gardiner Hospital (2013) and Fremantle Hospital (2012) Registrar of the Year
Winner of the Manners-Hill Research Prize for Best Registrar Presentation at the Western Australian Orthopaedic Association Annual Scientific Meeting (2012)
Honours Student upon Graduation at the University of Western Australia (2006)
