Biography

Dr Astori graduated from the University of Queensland medical school in 1994 and completed his orthopaedic fellowship training in 2003. While working at the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Dr Astori developed a particular interest in limb deformity and lengthening surgery using external fixation and hip reconstruction for conditions such as Perthes’ disease, developmental dysplasia of the hip and slipped upper femoral epiphysis.

His other special interests include all aspects of paediatric orthopaedics, adult hip and knee surgery including joint preservation, replacement surgery and sports injuries.

Dr Astori has been a full time staff specialist at Mater since 2005 and has recently become a visiting medical officer with private rooms at Mater Private Hospital. He also conducts clinics at Mater Private Hospital Redland .