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Private surgical care through Gateway Surgery

Orthopaedic and general surgical care across British Columbia, Alberta & Québec. Transparent timelines—no referral required.
Gateway clinic front desk with surgeons Dr. Leblanc, Dr. Costa, and Dr. Lo.
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why gateway

When waiting isn't an option

Gateway Surgery connects patients across Canada with private surgical care—a trusted network of skilled orthopaedic and general surgeons, with coordinated care from first consult through recovery.
→ Speak with a surgeon in as little as 2–4 weeks
→ Our concierge team manages scheduling, imaging & paperwork for you
→ Recovery guidance and follow-up included every step of the way
CONTACT GATEWAY
request a consult

Talk to the Gateway team

Whether you have a question about a procedure, want to learn more about private surgical care, or are ready to take the next step, the Gateway team is here to help.

Fill out the form and they will be in touch within 1 business day.
No commitment to treatment. Gateway will contact you directly.
What sets gateway apart

Breadth in expertise. Depth in patient care.

34+ Surgeons

Licensed, in good standing with their provincial college, and reviewed before joining the network.

Care across Canada

Accredited private facilities across Canada with in-person or virtual consultation options.

50+ Procedures

Including hip, knee, shoulder, spine, hand and wrist, foot and ankle, and hernia repair.

No referral needed

You can request a consult yourself—a family physician referral is helpful but not required.

Surgery in weeks

Most patients get care within 4 to 15 weeks. Clear timelines and communication from day one.

On-call nursing

Access to a dedicated on-call nursing team for up to 8 weeks.
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Does Gateway cover your procedure?

Gateway surgeons treat these areas today. If your procedure isn’t listed, request a consult and the team will point you in the right direction.

Orthopedic surgery

Hip

Replacement (direct anterior, lateral, posterior) · resurfacing · arthroscopy · labral repair

Knee

Knee replacement (total, partial, robot assisted) · ligament reconstruction (ACL, MCL, LCL, PCL) · meniscectomy

Shoulder

Shoulder replacement · rotator cuff repair · stabilization · arthroscopy · tendon transfer · labral repair · SLAP · AC joint reconstruction

Foot & ankle

Ligament repair · bunionectomy · hammertoe · fusion · clawtoe correction · MTP fusion · ankle replacement

Hand & wrist

Carpal tunnel · trigger finger · wrist fusion · ganglion cyst · mucoid cyst · arthroscopy · basal joint arthroplasty

Spine

Laminectomy · discectomy · fusion · disc arthroplasty

General surgery

Hernia

Open repair · laproscopic repair · mesh reinforcement techniques
gateway Surgeons

Find the right surgeon for your needs

Search participating Gateway surgeons by specialty, procedure, or location. Click the specialty and location tabs below to review surgeon profiles.
Hip surgeons 
· British Columbia
Hip surgeons 
· Alberta
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Devin Lemmex surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Devin Lemmex
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with dual fellowship-training in sports medicine and a focus on hip and knee arthroscopy.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
MD, MSc, FRCSC
Alex Meldrum
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Calgary, focused on primary and revision hip and knee replacement.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Jeremy Kubik, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Jeremy Kubik
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Triple fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement—including anterior approach hip replacement. Chief of the Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Section at the University of Calgary.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
AB
Dr. Sahil Kooner surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Sahil Kooner
Location
Vancouver, BC
Languages
English, Punjabi
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle

Orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Vancouver, BC and Alberta, with fellowship training in hip and knee arthroplasty and foot and ankle reconstruction.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. James Ardell surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
James Ardell
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement. Experienced in complex cases and polytrauma.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Paul Duffy surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Paul Duffy
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement. Chief of the Section of Orthopaedic Trauma at University of Calgary. 20 years experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Nicholar Desy surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC, FAAOS
Nicholas Desy
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement, with fellowship training in joint reconstruction at the Mayo clinic.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Jason Werle surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Jason Werle
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement, with fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction, and over 25 years of experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Albertan patients
AB
MD, FRCSC
Kelly Johnston
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopedic surgeon focused on private hip and knee surgery, with fellowship training in reconstruction and hip preservation.

Procedural Expertise:
Hip surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Hip surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Manitoba patients
MB
Dr. Eric Bohm surgeon profile picture
MD, MSc, FRCSC
Eric Bohm
Location
Winnipeg, MB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Winnipeg-based orthopedic surgeon focused on primary and revision hip and knee replacement with 20+ years of experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Hip surgeons 
· Québec
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
QC
Dr. Adam Hart surgeon profile picture
MASc, MD, FRCSC
Adam Hart
Location
Montreal, QC
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

High volume orthopedic surgeon based in Montréal, focused on private hip and knee replacement, with fellowship training in joint replacement & preservation.

Procedural Expertise:
Knee surgeons 
· British Columbia
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting BC patients
BC
Dr. Charles Nelson surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Charles Nelson
Location
Victoria, BC
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Knee

High volume orthopedic surgeon specializing in knee arthroscopy, reconstruction, and replacement with over 20 years of experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Knee surgeons 
· Alberta
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Devin Lemmex surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Devin Lemmex
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Sports Medicine

Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine with dual fellowship-training in sports medicine and a focus on hip and knee arthroscopy.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
MD, MSc, FRCSC
Alex Meldrum
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon in Calgary, focused on primary and revision hip and knee replacement.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Jeremy Kubik, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Jeremy Kubik
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Triple fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement—including anterior approach hip replacement. Chief of the Hip & Knee Arthroplasty Section at the University of Calgary.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Cory Kwong, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Cory Kwong
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Sports Medicine

Dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine and complex knee surgery.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. James Ardell surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
James Ardell
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Dual fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement. Experienced in complex cases and polytrauma.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Paul Duffy surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Paul Duffy
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement. Chief of the Section of Orthopaedic Trauma at University of Calgary. 20 years experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Nicholar Desy surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC, FAAOS
Nicholas Desy
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement, with fellowship training in joint reconstruction at the Mayo clinic.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Jason Werle surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Jason Werle
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopaedic surgeon focused on hip and knee replacement, with fellowship training in adult joint reconstruction, and over 25 years of experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Albertan patients
AB
MD, FRCSC
Kelly Johnston
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Calgary-based orthopedic surgeon focused on private hip and knee surgery, with fellowship training in reconstruction and hip preservation.

Procedural Expertise:
Knee surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Knee surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Manitoba patients
MB
Dr. Eric Bohm surgeon profile picture
MD, MSc, FRCSC
Eric Bohm
Location
Winnipeg, MB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip & Knee

Winnipeg-based orthopedic surgeon focused on primary and revision hip and knee replacement with 20+ years of experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Knee surgeons 
· Québec
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
QC
Dr. Adam Hart surgeon profile picture
MASc, MD, FRCSC
Adam Hart
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Location
Montreal, QC
Languages icon
Languages
English, French
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Treats
Adult patients
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Expertise
Hip & Knee

High volume orthopedic surgeon based in Montréal, focused on private hip and knee replacement, with fellowship training in joint replacement & preservation.

Procedural Expertise:
Shoulder surgeons 
· British Columbia
Shoulder surgeons 
· Alberta
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Ian Lo, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Ian Lo
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Shoulder

Orthopaedic surgeon whose practice is dedicated to shoulder conditions, with private surgical care in Calgary. 20+ years of experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Jarret Woodmass, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Jarret Woodmass
Location
Calgary, AB, Winnipeg, MB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Shoulder

Orthopaedic surgeon in Calgary, Alberta, with fellowship training from Harvard and the Mayo Clinic in sports medicine and complex shoulder reconstruction.

Procedural Expertise:
Shoulder surgeons 
· Alberta
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Manitoba patients
MB
Dr. Jason Old surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Jason Old
Location
Winnipeg, MB
Languages
English, French
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Shoulder

Winnipeg-based orthopedic surgeon focused on shoulder arthroscopy, reconstruction, and replacement, interested in helping patients restore movement, reduce pain, and return to an active lifestyle.

Procedural Expertise:
Shoulder surgeons 
· Québec
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Québec patients
QC
Dr. Eric Schlader
BScPT, MD, FRCSC
Eric Schlader
Location
Montreal, QC
Languages
French, English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Shoulder

Orthopaedic surgeon in Montréal, Quebec, deeply specialized on shoulder replacement, complex shoulder reconstruction, and revision shoulder surgery. One of the highest volume shoulder surgeons in Québec.

Procedural Expertise:
Foot & ankle surgeons 
· British Columbia
Foot & ankle surgeons 
· Alberta
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
AB
Dr. Sahil Kooner surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Sahil Kooner
Location
Vancouver, BC
Languages
English, Punjabi
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hip, Knee, Foot & Ankle

Orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Vancouver, BC and Alberta, with fellowship training in hip and knee arthroplasty and foot and ankle reconstruction.

Procedural Expertise:
Foot & ankle surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Saskatchewan patients
SK
Dr. Lee Kolla, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Lee Kolla
Location
Saskatoon, SK
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Foot & Ankle

Orthopaedic surgeon specializing in adult foot and ankle surgery, seeing patients in Saskatoon.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting all 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Saskatchewan patients
SK
Dr. Trent Thiessen, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Trent Thiessen
Location
Saskatoon, SK
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Foot & Ankle

Orthopaedic surgeon focused on foot and ankle reconstruction, seeing patients in Saskatoon. 20+ years of experience.

Procedural Expertise:
Foot & ankle surgeons 
· Québec
Hand & wrist surgeons 
· British Columbia
Hand & wrist surgeons 
· Alberta
Hand & wrist surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Hand & wrist surgeons 
· Québec
Spine surgeons 
· British Columbia
Spine surgeons 
· Alberta
Spine surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Saskatchewan patients
SK
Dr. Spiess spine surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Michael Spiess
Location
Saskatoon, SK
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Orthopedic Spine

Saskatoon-based spine surgeon focused on cervical and lumbar spine procedures.

Procedural Expertise:
Spine surgeons 
· Québec
Hernia surgeons 
· British Columbia
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting BC patients
BC
Dr. Andreas Kluftinger surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Andreas Kluftinger
Location
Kelowna, BC
Languages
English, German
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hernia

Kelowna-based general surgeon with 33+ years of experience. Focused on hernia repair. Previously Division Head at Kelowna General Hospital.

Procedural Expertise:
Hernia surgeons 
· Alberta
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
AB
Dr. Siddarth Shinde, surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC
Siddarth Shinde
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hernia

Calgary-based general surgeon focused on hernia repair, with a particular focus on minimally invasive techniques aimed at improving patient recovery and outcomes.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Albertan patients
AB
Dr. Michael Kwan surgeon profile picture
MD, FRCSC, FACS
Michael Kwan
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, Cantonese
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hernia

Calgary-based general surgeon focused on hernia repair, with fellowship training in surgical endoscopy. Fluent in English & Cantonese.

Procedural Expertise:
Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Albertan patients
AB
Dr. Indraneel Datta profile picture
MD, MSc, FRCSC
Indraneel Datta
Location
Calgary, AB
Languages
English, Bengali
Treats
Adult patients
Expertise
Hernia

Calgary-based general surgeon focused on private hernia repair, with fellowship training in colon and rectal surgery.

Procedural Expertise:
Hernia surgeons 
· Saskatchewan
Hernia surgeons 
· Québec
The PROCess

Timely access to trusted care

Here is what happens after you submit the form, and roughly how long each step takes.
24
HOURS
Gateway reaches out
A coordinator reviews your request and contacts you to confirm your procedure, location, and timing.
2 - 4
WEEKS
Surgical consultation
Meet your surgeon virtually or in person, review imaging, and get a written plan and cost estimate.
1 - 3
MONTHS
Surgery
Choose your date at an accredited facility, with pre-op prep and recovery guidance handled for you.
gateway Answers

Frequently asked questions

Do Gateway surgeons offer virtual consults?
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Yes. Consultations are available both in person and virtually, giving you a choice based on what's most convenient.

I live in another province, can Gateway still help me?
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Yes. Gateway Surgery provides care to patients from across Canada, and supporting patients who travel for their procedure is a core part of what they do — their team will walk you through timing and what needs to happen before and after surgery.

Do I need a referral from my family doctor?
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No referral is required. You can contact the Gateway team directly and they'll take care of the rest. If you have recent imaging or notes from a physician, bringing those along can still be helpful for your surgeon's review.

What are common reasons patients contact Gateway?
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Most patients reach out because they're facing a long wait for a procedure and want to understand their options for more timely, privately coordinated care.

What languages are available?
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Consultations are available in English, with a select few surgeons offering additional languages. Languages are listed on each surgeon's profile.

Are Gateway's surgery services covered by provincial insurance?
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No. Gateway Surgery provides privately funded surgical services, and fees are the patient's responsibility.

How much does private surgery cost?
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Costs vary depending on the procedure, surgical complexity, anaesthesia requirements, and facility fees. Contact the Gateway team directly for a personalized, itemized quote.

Can my extended health benefits help cover the cost?
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Depending on your plan, extended health benefits may reimburse a portion of surgical, anaesthesia, or facility fees. It's worth checking with your provider before your consultation.

Does Gateway offer financing?
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Yes. Gateway Surgery offers financing options to help make private surgical care more accessible.

Where are surgeries performed?
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At accredited, non-hospital surgical facilities across Canada.

How much does Surgency Cost?
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Surgency is free for patients. Surgical providers who list with Surgency pay a flat advertising fee to be part of the platform, and there is no commission, referral fee, or markup added to the cost of your care. Our goal is to make the process of finding a private surgeon as simple as possible, providing you the information you need in order to contact private surgeons and clincis with confidence.

I'm a physician — how do I refer a patient to Gateway Surgery?
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Referrals can be sent directly to Gateway's office by fax at (403) 238-9557, or through their online contact form.

Take the next step toward surgical care

Explore Gateway surgeons and find a private surgical option that matches your procedure, location, and circumstances.
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