Dr Shiv Chopra has trained in both the UK and Australia, obtaining his Fellowship to the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in 2022. Since graduating, Shiv has undergone extensive post-Fellowship training in world renowned centres in London and across Europe to further enhance his skills and practices.

He has an interest in innovation and research (especially in women’s health) and works closely alongside industry and universities in QLD. Dr Chopra is also passionate about teaching and training, and sits on multiple international plastic surgery committees, as well as sharing his knowledge and experience with others at The Royal Brisbane Hospital.

Qualifications

2006 Bachelor of Science (Public Health with Medical Ethics and Law)
2009 Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
2011 MRCS Royal College of Surgeons, England
2021 FRACS Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Australian College of Surgeons

Current Positions

Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Private Consultant, Wesley Medical Centre
Speciality in Private Practice at Company
Title in Public Health Organisation

Previous Positions

Microsurgery Fellow, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Marsden Hospital, London 
Locum Consultant, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital
SET Position, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery in Sydney
Registrar, Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, Princess Alexandria Hospital, Queensland Children’s Hospital, Royal Brisbane University Hospital, Gold Coast University Hospital, 

Areas of Clinical Expertise

• Hand surgery
• Breast cancer reconstruction