FRACS · FAOrthA · MBBS(Hons) · BMedSc(Hons) · GDipSurgAnat
Shoulder, Elbow, Wrist & Trauma Surgery
Dr Cosic provides expert orthopaedic care for patients across Melbourne — from Heidelberg and Ivanhoe to Malvern, Armadale, and Bayside.
Dr Filip Cosic is an orthopaedic surgeon with a sub-specialty practice in upper limb surgery — encompassing shoulder, elbow, and wrist — as well as complex and simple trauma of the extremities. He trained across Melbourne's leading hospitals before undertaking international fellowship training in shoulder and upper limb surgery.
Dr Cosic is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) and the Australian Orthopaedic Association (FAOrthA). He is completing a PhD at Monash University and has published widely in international peer-reviewed journals.
Fellow, RACS & Australian Orthopaedic Assoc.
High Distinction, Monash University
First Class Honours, Monash University
Monash University
Dr Cosic offers comprehensive management of upper limb conditions and trauma, from non-surgical care through to complex reconstruction and joint replacement.
Rotator cuff repair, instability surgery (Bankart & Latarjet), shoulder replacement (total, reverse, revision), tendon transfers, AC joint reconstruction, and scapula management.
Elbow and wrist arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, elbow arthritis, distal biceps repair, tennis & golfer's elbow, carpal tunnel, wrist arthritis and fusion.
Fractures of the shoulder, elbow, wrist, forearm, hip, knee, and ankle. Management of dislocations, AC joint injuries, and traumatic soft tissue injuries.
Dr Cosic tailors every treatment plan to your individual goals — whether you want to return to golf, tennis, swimming, or simply live pain-free.
International fellowship training at the Paris Hand & Shoulder Institute — one of the world's foremost upper limb centres.
PhD candidate with 20+ publications. Clinical decisions backed by the latest evidence and world-best practice.
No two patients are the same. Dr Cosic listens carefully and develops a plan around your specific goals and lifestyle.
From diagnosis through surgery to rehabilitation, Dr Cosic supports you at every stage with clear communication and expert follow-up.
Clear, transparent, and centred on you from the very first appointment to full recovery.
Obtain a referral from your GP. Bring any X-rays, MRI, or CT scans and a list of your current medications.
Dr Cosic will take a full history, examine you, review your imaging, and explain your diagnosis in plain language.
Together you will agree on a personalised plan based on your goals — from physiotherapy and injections through to surgery.
Dr Cosic coordinates your rehabilitation with experienced physiotherapists and follows up until you are back to full function.
Dr Cosic is a clinician-researcher completing a PhD at Monash University, has presented at national and international meetings, and serves as peer reviewer for leading journals including the Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders, and the ANZ Journal of Surgery.