Dr David Duckworth and his Team

He performs arthroscopic, reconstructive, replacement and trauma surgery to the shoulder and elbow. Dr Duckworth’s key surgical interest is shoulder replacement surgery and management of complex fracture cases such as clavicle fractures.

Dr Duckworth is best known for his relaxed and professional manner and he is passionate about ensuring his patients receive the best possible outcome. Born in Sydney, and educated at Kings, he then studied medicine at the University of New South Wales in Sydney. After graduating in 1986 he undertook Orthopaedic training on the Sydney Orthopaedic training programme and obtained his surgical fellowship, FRACS (Orth), in 1996.

Following this, he completed a fellowship in Shoulder and Elbow surgery with Professor F. A. Matsen III at the University of Washington in Seattle, USA in 1996-97. Professor Matsen is a leading pioneer in shoulder replacement surgery. Dr Duckworth returned to Sydney and commenced his practice in 1998.

Dr Duckworth now runs a busy practice at Norwest Private Hospital and Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga. He is also a visiting surgeon and head of the Orthopaedic Department at Hornsby Public Hospital. He does shoulder and elbow trauma call at both hospitals and has a particular interest in reconstructing difficult shoulder fractures.

Today, research is a large part of Dr Duckworth’s focus. This is a result of years of experience in Orthopaedics and the drive for better patient outcomes. He is currently researching clavicle fractures, radial heads fractures and advances in shoulder replacement surgery.

 Rebecca Moogan 

PRACTICE MANAGER & PRACTICE NURSE
  rebecca.moogan@specialtyorthopaedics.com.au

Rebecca joined Dr Duckworth’s team in 2021, as his Practice Nurse.

Rebecca graduated from Western Sydney University with a Bachelor of Nursing in 2016. She trained at Royal North Shore Hospital specialising in Spinal Cord Injuries and surgical nursing. Her passion for optimal surgical outcomes lead her to pursue a career as a Practice Nurse for an excellent Orthopaedic Surgeon.

With a young family at home, Rebecca prides herself on giving excellent patient and family centred care. She encourages patients to contact her with any concerns they may have.

 Rebecca van der Valk 

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATOR
  rebecca.vandervalk@specialtyorthopaedics.com.au

Throughout her career, Bec has worked across a variety of healthcare settings, building a strong foundation in clinical practice, research, and patient advocacy. She is deeply passionate about making every individual feel seen, heard, and genuinely cared for.

Bec believes that healthcare should be both effective and compassionate. That commitment drives her to ensure that every person’s experience at the practice is friendly, respectful, and tailored to their unique needs. Her goal is to create a positive and lasting impact for everyone the team supports.