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Dr Stephen Kent

MBBS, BSc (UQ), FRACS (Orth), FAOrthA

Wrist & Hand

Dr Stephen Kent

Orthopaedic Surgery

Wrist & Hand



Dr Stephen Kent is an Australian-trained orthopaedic surgeon with subspecialty expertise in hand, wrist and microsurgical reconstruction, including nerve and tendon repair, trauma surgery, and complex upper limb conditions. He is passionate about delivering precise, evidence-based care tailored to each individual — helping patients regain movement, comfort, and the ability to return to the activities that matter most. 

He completed orthopaedic surgical training through the Australian Orthopaedic Association (AOA) across hospitals throughout Queensland and was awarded Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS). He subsequently undertook two post-training fellowships:

  • Hand & Wrist Surgery – Gold Coast University Hospital

  • Upper Limb Surgery – Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane

As part of the Mudgeeraba Hand Clinic team, Dr Kent provides additional specialist capacity, allowing timely access for patients requiring early assessment. Dr Kent cares for patients from across the Gold Coast, Northern New South Wales, Southern Brisbane and surrounding regions. He is proud to offer high-quality, cutting edge, subspecialised care in an approachable and collaborative environment.


Languages:
English & French

Expertise

  • Hand and Wrist Trauma - including intra-articular wrist fractures, complex finger dislocations and scapho-lunate instability.

  • Small joint arthroplasty - including base of thumb, carpal and interphalangeal joints.

  • Wrist and hand arthroscopy - Including arthroscopic management of carpal instability, synovitis and ganglia.

  • Microsurgery - including repair of arteries and nerves, management of neuromas and hypersensitivity.

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DR STEPHEN KENT
provides services at

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Gold Coast Private Hospital

ADDRESS

14 Hill Street, Southport 4215
Dr Stephen Kent | Orthopaedic Surgery | Gold Coast Private Hospital | Healthscope Hospitals