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# Dr Sven Goebel | Shoulder Surgeon Perth: Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sven Goebel is best known for shoulder surgery in Perth

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# Dr Sven Goebel | Shoulder surgeon Perth

> Patient-focused information about shoulder pain, common shoulder conditions, and treatment options; including non-surgical care, keyhole (arthroscopic) surgery, and shoulder replacement. Based in Perth with consulting rooms in Claremont and Joondalup, with Telehealth available.

## About this site
This website provides general education about shoulder conditions and treatments to help you understand your options and prepare for conversations with your healthcare team. It is not a substitute for personalised medical advice; diagnosis and treatment depend on your individual situation.

- [Home](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/) - Overview of services, conditions, and recent articles
- [About Dr Sven Goebel](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/about/) - Background, training and clinical focus

## Main clinical focus
Core shoulder conditions and procedures covered on this site.

- [Conditions and procedures overview](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/shoulder-and-knee-surgery-perth/) - Summary of key shoulder topics
- [Rotator cuff tears](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/rotator-cuff-specialist-perth/) - Symptoms, imaging, and treatment pathways
- [Shoulder arthritis](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/shoulder-arthritis-perth/) - Understanding arthritis and treatment options
- [Calcific tendonitis](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/calcific-tendonitis-perth/) - Symptoms, diagnosis, and management
- [Frozen shoulder](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/frozen-shoulder-perth/) - Stiffness, stages, and treatment options
- [Shoulder instability](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/shoulder-instability-surgery-perth/) - Dislocations, assessment, and stabilisation options

## Key procedures
Pages explaining common operations and what patients can generally expect.

- [Shoulder arthroscopy](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/shoulder-arthroscopy-perth/) - Keyhole surgery; indications and recovery overview
- [Shoulder replacement](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/shoulder-replacement-surgeon-perth/) - When replacement may be considered and recovery expectations

## Diagnosis and imaging
Educational content about assessment and imaging; particularly how MRI can help clarify rotator cuff problems.

- [MRI for rotator cuff tears](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/blog/rotator-cuff-perth/) - How MRI supports diagnosis and planning

## Non-surgical treatment options
Content supporting first-line care when appropriate; including physiotherapy-based approaches and injections in selected situations.

- [Cortisone injections vs surgery](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/blog/cortisone-injections-shoulder/) - When injections may help, and when to consider other options

## When to seek help
Guidance on when to start with a GP or physiotherapist, and when it may be worth seeing a shoulder specialist.

- [When to see a shoulder specialist](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/blog/when-to-see-shoulder-specialist-perth/) - Signs it’s time for specialist assessment
- [Who to see first for shoulder pain](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/blog/orthopaedic-surgeon-for-shoulder-pain/) - GP vs physio vs orthopaedic surgeon

## Recovery and expectations
Practical information about typical recovery timelines and why some shoulder problems take longer than people expect.

- [Shoulder surgery recovery overview](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/blog/shoulder-surgery-perth-recovery/) - Overview of common procedures and recovery considerations
- [Why shoulder injuries can take longer to heal](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/blog/how-long-do-shoulder-injuries-take-to-heal/) - Factors that can slow recovery and why rehab matters
- [Shoulder surgery in older adults](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/blog/shoulder-surgery-in-the-elderly/) - Decision-making and support needs in older adults

## Self-check and next steps
A short questionnaire to help you reflect on symptoms and whether specialist review may be helpful.

- [Do I need shoulder surgery?](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/do-i-need-shoulder-surgery/) - Self-check questionnaire and next-step guidance

## Appointments and locations
Consulting in Perth; Claremont (Bethesda Hospital) and Joondalup (Joondalup Private Hospital), with Telehealth available.

- [Contact and appointments](https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/contact/) - Locations, parking/access details, and how to request an online appointment

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## Contact
- Website: https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/
- Appointments/contact page: https://www.drsvengoebel.com.au/contact/
- Phone: (08) 9340 6355