Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital
Nambour Selangor Private Hospital
Interests: hand, wrist, and elbow surgery
Pulse Oceanside Medical, Suite 501, Level 4
Orthopaedics Queensland, 11 Eccles Boulevard
Birtinya, QLD, 4575
07 5212 7777
07 5212 7700
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Dr Kim Latendresse is an orthopaedic surgeon operating at Sunshine Coast University Private Hospital and Nambour Selangor Private Hospital. He specialises in hand, wrist, and elbow conditions, and is recognised for his extensive expertise spanning over 20 years. He completed prestigious fellowships in hand and upper limb surgery in Canada and Australia and worked as a consultant at one of Canada’s major trauma hospitals before establishing his practice on the Sunshine Coast in 2006. He is one of only a few orthopaedic surgeons who holds the title of Fellow of both the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His clinical practice focuses on hand and wrist traumatic and degenerative conditions, sports injuries, peripheral nerve compressions, and soft-tissue disorders. Where appropriate, his surgical approach incorporates minimally invasive techniques such as wrist arthroscopy and endoscopic carpal tunnel release. Dr Latendresse is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care. Known for his attentive approach, Dr Latendresse listens to a patient's concerns before developing a personalised treatment plan tailored to their unique needs and expectations. Committed to medical education, Dr Latendresse actively mentors future orthopaedic surgeons as a Trainee Supervisor in the public system, and continuously contributes his expertise as a national faculty member for AO Trauma courses.