You want to feel like yourself again.

I’m here to help you find the clearest path there.
Whether you’re a

High-performance athlete

A treatable injury shouldn't define your future or limit what you can do.

That belief is what drew me to orthopaedic surgery 20 years ago. Since then, I've helped thousands of people get back to the sport, work, and life they were made for.

Movement is fundamental to our wellbeing. No matter who we are.

From your first appointment, you should completely understand your condition and all available options. So you feel confident in the best path forward, whether that involves surgery or not. 
Hi, I’m Dr Chris Bell.

I’m on a mission to improve your quality of life through personalised, evidence-based orthopaedic and sports medicine care.

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My qualifications.

After completing my orthopaedic training in Queensland, I completed advanced fellowship training in shoulder and knee surgery under leading surgeons in Australia, the USA, and Europe. For more than a decade, I’ve refined these skills as a Director at QEII Hospital, one of Queensland’s largest elective orthopaedic centres, where I still serve as a Staff Specialist while treating private patients at Greenslopes Private Hospital and Sunnybank Private Hospital. 

Education and training

Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
University of Queensland

Master of Health Administration
Monash University

Fellowship Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (Ortho)

AOA Knee and Shoulder Sports Injury Clinical and Research Fellowship

Hospital affiliations

Staff Specialist

QEII Jubilee Hospital

Visiting Medical Officer

Greenslopes Private Hospital

Visiting Medical Officer

Sunnybank Private Hospital

Professional memberships

Fellow

Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) 

Fellow

Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA) 

Certified Independent Medical Examiner (ABIME) 

Associate Fellow

Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators 

Member

Australian Medical Association

Research and training

Founder

SHARKS registry (one of the largest single-centre orthopaedic registries in Australia)

Published

In numerous peer-reviewed research papers 

Senior Lecturer

University of Queensland

Training supervisor for orthopaedic registrars and international fellows from the UK, Europe, and Canada 

My practice lives these values every day.

Clarity above all.

Doing everything I can to ensure you understand your condition, your options, and your best path forward. 

Led by you.

Your priorities guide every decision we make. All treatments are shaped around your goals and the activities that matter most to you.

Evidence first.

Providing clear recommendations, explaining trade-offs openly, and supporting you to make decisions with confidence and dignity. You’ll always know where you stand and why I’m suggesting a particular approach. 

Straight-forward advice.

Everything you need to prepare for treatment and maximise your recovery: pre-op preparation, post-op support, clear instructions, and expert answers to all of your questions.

Connected care.

Your treatment doesn’t stop when you leave my rooms. It’s part of a broader journey back to health. I coordinate with your GP, physiotherapist, and allied health team to ensure continuity of care at every stage.

Ready to take the next step?

If you're living with shoulder or knee pain, or if you've been told you need surgery but want a second opinion, I’m here to help. Together, we'll create a clear, personalised plan to get you back to doing what you love.