Dr Richard Dallalana is part of the Park Clinic Orthopaedics team.
Visit Park Clinic or Call 03 8415 1907 or Email dallar@parkclinic.com.au
Ground Floor, Suite 1.0, Cato Wing, Epworth Richmond 89 Bridge Road Richmond VIC 3121
1 Meadow Crescent, Mount Waverley VIC 3149
Specialist in Arthroscopic Shoulder Reconstruction, Rotator Cuff Repair, and Computer-Assisted Shoulder Replacement
Dr Richard Dallalana is an orthopaedic surgeon based in Melbourne, specialising in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of shoulder conditions. His areas of expertise include arthroscopic shoulder reconstruction for sports injuries, rotator cuff repair, and shoulder joint replacement for arthritis using advanced computer assisted surgical techniques to support precision and implant positioning.
Dr Dallalana completed his medical degree at the University of Melbourne in 1993 and undertook specialist orthopaedic training at St Vincent’s Hospital, Melbourne. He is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons and a member of the Australian Orthopaedic Association.
To further refine his skills, Dr Dallalana completed post-graduate training in Canada and England, focusing on sports medicine and surgery of the shoulder, elbow, and knee. In addition to his clinical work, Dr Dallalana is actively involved in training, research, and professional leadership. He hosts a Shoulder and Elbow Fellowship program, mentoring advanced surgical trainees in complex procedures. He also coordinates clinical research projects in collaboration with private practice and the University of Melbourne, contributing to the ongoing development of orthopaedic knowledge and techniques. In his role as an industry consultant, Dr Dallalana provides design input and delivers educational programs for the medical device sector, helping to advance innovations in shoulder surgery.
Patients seeking shoulder surgery in Melbourne, including minimally invasive arthroscopic techniques, rotator cuff repair, and computer assisted shoulder replacement, can expect individualised care designed to their specific needs.
Treatment options designed to restore stability, reduce pain, and help prevent recurrent dislocations or subluxations.
A minimally invasive procedure to repair damaged ligaments and stabilise the shoulder joint using small incisions and a camera-guided approach.
Dr Richard Dallalana will assess your condition, explain clearly, and discuss treatment options tailored for you.
Our team will support and guide you through surgery preparation to ensure you're ready, calm, and informed.
Dr Richard Dallalana will perform your surgery using safe, advanced techniques suited to your specific condition.
We provide care instructions, support with pain relief, and help you regain strength and mobility.
A referral from your GP or specialist is required to attend your consultation.
Any recent X-rays, MRI, CT scans, or ultrasound reports related to your shoulder or elbow condition.
Your Medicare card and private health insurance information (if applicable).
Dr Richard Dallalana is part of The Park Clinic Orthopaedics Team. Visit his colleagues’ below:
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Foot and Ankle Surgeon
Knee Surgeon
Knee, Hip & Shoulder
Knee Surgeon
Spine Surgeon
Dr Dallalana lectures regularly at national and international surgical meetings. This is a recording of Richard’s live presentation to members of the Indian Arthroscopy Society, in May 2020. The topic for Richard’s webinar is “Elbow Instability: Posterolateral Rotatory Instability” and begins at 1:40:31 (content note: contains images of surgery).
In August 2019, Richard was a program director at an international shoulder summit in Chicago. His section covered the latest advances in robotics and computer assisted shoulder replacement and he lectured on comparisons of shoulder replacement surgery techniques in Australia and across the world.
In October 2018, Richard visited Papua New Guinea on a charity surgical mission, as part of the Cabrini Outreach PNG Orthopaedic Service and Education Program.
Read more about the Cabrini Outreach PNG Orthopaedic Service and Education Program
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