Dr. Douglas Thorson

• Lead a team of orthopedic specialists providing advanced care in joint replacements, trauma, and spine surgery.

• Performed over 500 joint replacement surgeries with a high success rate and patient satisfaction.

• Focused on minimally invasive surgery techniques to reduce recovery time and improve patient outcomes.

• Mentored junior surgeons and assisted in training medical residents.

• Worked closely with physical therapists to design comprehensive rehabilitation programs for post-surgical patients.

• Published 15 research papers in peer-reviewed journals, focusing on innovations in joint replacement techniques and post-surgery rehabilitation.

• Ongoing research on minimally invasive orthopedic surgery techniques.

• Award for Excellence in Orthopedic Surgery, 2017, Canadian Orthopedic Association

• Outstanding Research Award, 2019, Canadian Journal of Surgery

• Patient Care Excellence Award, 2021, Calgary General Hospital

Dr. Douglas Thorson graduated from the University of Calgary in 2003 with a medical degree and completed his orthopedic fellowship at Toronto General Hospital. With over 18 years of experience, Dr. Thorson is recognized for his expertise in joint replacement surgery and sports medicine. His research in minimally invasive surgery techniques has helped improve patient recovery times. Dr. Thorson continues to be an active participant in advancing orthopedic surgery through research and is dedicated to providing high-quality care to his patients.