Dr Sharon Chu
Specialist Plastic, Hand & Wrist Surgeon
MBBS, FRACS, PFET (Hand & Wrist Surgery)
Dr Sharon Chu is a Specialist Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeon with advanced fellowship training in Hand and Wrist Surgery through the Australian Hand Surgery Society (AHSS). Her practice integrates contemporary surgical techniques with evidence-based care to deliver personalised treatment for complex hand, wrist and peripheral nerve conditions, with a strong focus on restoring function, minimising recovery time and optimising long-term outcomes.
She manages the full spectrum of hand and wrist conditions, including traumatic injuries, fractures, tendon and ligament reconstruction, nerve compression syndromes, wrist arthroscopy, arthritis surgery, microsurgery and complex soft tissue reconstruction. Dr Chu also has extensive experience in occupational and workplace-related upper limb injuries, working collaboratively with therapists, rehabilitation providers and employers to support safe and sustainable return-to-work outcomes. After completing her Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery training in Australia, Dr Chu undertook dedicated subspecialty fellowship training in Hand and Wrist Surgery. Alongside her clinical practice, she remains actively involved in surgical education, research and professional leadership within the Australian hand surgery community.
She is the immediate past President of the Western Australian Society of Hand Surgeons and currently serves as a Board Member of the Australian Hand Surgery Society, contributing to the advancement of hand surgery education, advocacy and professional standards nationally. Dr Chu is fluent in English and also speaks Mandarin, Cantonese and Hokkien, allowing her to support and communicate effectively with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. Known for her meticulous attention to detail and patient-centred approach, Dr Chu is committed to providing contemporary, comprehensive and tailored surgical care aligned with each patient’s individual goals and lifestyle.
