About Mr Otis Shirley
Mr Otis Shirley is a New Zealand trained orthopaedic surgeon specialising in the surgical management of adult and paediatric spine conditions.
After completing his Orthopaedic training in New Zealand, Otis was the recipient of the presidents award for best trainee. He then undertook a spine fellowship at Auckland City Hospital before moving to Canada for a year. In Vancouver he completed a paediatric spine fellowship at British Columbia Childrens hospital which included experience in vertebral body tethering.
As well as his private practice at Eastwood Orthopaedics, Otis holds consultant surgeon posts at both Starship and Auckland City Hospitals.
Services
Areas of Specialisation
The surgical and non-surgical management of all adult and paediatric spine conditions
Credentials
Qualifications
- MBChB - Otago University
- FRACS (Ortho) - New Zealand Orthopaedic Association and Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
Fellowships
- Auckland City Hospital
- Adult spine surgery - Primarily for degenerative conditions
- British Columbia Childrens Hospital
- All aspects of paediatric spine surgery (Scoliosis, Spondylolisthesis and Vertebral body tethering)
Referral Info
Referral Expectations
To make an appointment please call 09 522 0103
Please bring to your appointment:
- Any letters or reports from your doctor or hospital
- Previous imaging (x-rays, CT or MRI scans)
- All medicines you are taking including herbal and natural remedies
- Your ACC number, if you have one
