Had bilateral hip replacement performed by Shane. Results are fantastic. 3 1/2 weeks since surgery and already getting around indoors without crutches. So happy with the results. A brilliant surgeon. Would have no hesitation in referring friends or family to Mr Blackmore.

Submitted May 6, 2022

Great results Shoulder surgery with clear explanations on recovering highly recommended also Had Knee surgery 1 year Later Great Result also.

Submitted July 1, 2021

I’d like to provide some feedback regarding my hip replacement surgery carried out by Shane and his team.

I am delighted with my new hip and the progress I have made under Mr Shane Blackmore’s guidance. From my initial meeting with him, I felt relaxed about the procedure and that I was in good hands because of his knowledge and expertise, which I had researched. As well as being a gifted surgeon, in my opinion, Mr Blackmore has a very cordial demeanor and I have felt very comfortable in my dealings with him. I would also like to express my gratitude to Mr Blackmore’s team, Dr Peter Effeney (Anaesthetist), Dr Belinda Smith (Cardiologist and Perioperative Physician) and Dr Tracy Peters (Assisting Surgeon), all of whom displayed great care and attention to my particular needs.

The anterior hip replacement surgery, carried out by Mr Blackmore, was beneficial to me because it is less invasive than the posterior type. It meant that my hospitalisation was kept to a minimum (only 4 days) and I was able to commence walking without the assistance of my crutches after 6 days of my surgery. I was pleased that my leg length match up perfectly and that I do not have a limp (prior to my surgery there was around 1cm difference in the length of my legs because of the deterioration of my hip joint).

In my experience, I could not be happier with, nor speak more highly of, Mr Blackmore and his team and extend my gratitude to them for making my major surgery as comfortable and effective as possible, under the circumstances.

I hope I do not have to have another hip replacement operation but, should I require one, I shall certainly seek the services of Mr Shane Blackmore and his team.

P.S. Emily, you have always been very courteous, helpful and prompt and I have found you very pleasant to deal with.

Submitted Feb. 11, 2021

Thanks Shane for my new knee replacement. When I heard from another patient of yours how quickly they recovered after having you use a Robot to replace their knee I knew that is want I had to do. Especially after my previous experience on the other side.

Despite what you said that the recovery maybe slow I cant believe how quick I was back at work and more importantly playing Golf!

Thanks again mate!

Submitted Feb. 8, 2021

I was recommended to see Shane from a friend who works in the medical industry. She assists surgeons when they use different devices during surgery and has watched 100's of surgeons operate . She described Shane as 'technically excellent' and 'the best' and had sent her own father to see Shane for key hole shoulder surgery.

Shane did my key hole knee operation earlier this year and I couldn't be happier with my outcome. My knee feels normal again despite the tears I had and i'm looking forward to a normal summer without pain.

My whole experience was amazing from the first consultation with Shane where he explained exactly what had happened to my knee and what needed to be done. I couldn't recommend him and his team highly enough and only wish I went to see him sooner rather than putting up with my pain.

Thanks again Shane

Submitted Dec. 26, 2020

Mr. Shane Blackmore might be great at surgery, but this is about it. No empathy, no care, and no alternatives.

I went to Shane after months if shoulder pain with a referral from my GP, an ultrasound, and an MRI. He didn't even bother to open the MRI and try and explain the issue. He took one look at the report and started bullying me into an operation with cheap scare tactics. QUOTE:"If you were 70 i would say let's replace your shoulder"

After trying to discuss implications, and the reason for my pain, his answer is the operation may not solve my issue, but we fix what we find, and I can forget about getting any range of motion back, this operation "might" ease the pain.

Seriously do specialists only csre about their pocket .. where is the oath they took, where is surgery being the last option !!!

PS Do not fill the section about private health insurance in his form, that is how he figures out his plan of attack.

Submitted Dec. 24, 2020

Dr Blackmore is an amazing surgeon, but he may think you are a hypochondriac.

Submitted Aug. 28, 2020

My experience with Dr Shane Blackmore has been nothing but positive and rewarding over two and half years he has replaced both of my knees totally and performed a total reverse right shoulder replacement and to boot removed a very annoying and painful ganglia from my right wrist while performing my last op. His bedside manner is great and his knowledge and skill is the best out of three similar Surgeons and one a lot older who has retired and now a Consultant in his field. Shane is up there with the best Orthopedic Surgeons. Lucky I live in his home state.

Submitted July 23, 2020

Shane operated on my shoulder. Did such an amazing job that I had more use out of it after surgery than I ever had even pre injury. Am soon to go back for my other shoulder to be done.

Submitted Feb. 10, 2020

Shane Blackmore is simply a brilliant surgeon. I travelled from Perth to Melbourne twice to have both hips replaced by Shane, with a 10 week interval between operations. It was well worth the effort. He is caring, diligent, incredibly knowledgeable and experienced and goes out of his way to ensure the whole care experience is positive. He is also a thoroughly lovely person. If you are considering anterior hip replacement, you can't do better than to see Shane, it's life-changing ! :)

Submitted Feb. 14, 2019