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Dale Dantzer

MD, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder & Elbow

Fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon with over 25 years of experience specializing in upper extremity procedures.

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Experience:

25 years

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Location:

Toronto, ON

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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Procedural expertise

About

Dr. Dale Dantzer is an orthopaedic shoulder and elbow specialist. Since completing his fellowship in upper extremity arthroscopy and reconstruction at the University of Toronto, he has run a busy clinical practice specializing in:

  • shoulder & elbow arthroscopy
  • shoulder & elbow replacement
  • rotator cuff repair
  • upper extremity tendon & ligament repair

In addition to his surgical practice, Dr. Dantzer also serves as a mentor and teacher to the next generation of surgeons, both as a lecturer and a residency supervisor at the University of Toronto.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

  • Upper Extremity Fellowship, University of Toronto
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Training & credentials

  • MD, Western University, 1998
  • Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, University of Toronto, 2005
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Career

  • Lecturer, University of Toronto
  • Staff Surgeon, North York General Hospital
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Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Sees patients at:

Clearpoint Surgical Toronto

830 Dixon Road
Etobicoke ON, T2G M9W 5Z5

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Does Dr. Dantzer do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Dantzer is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Dantzer can see patients from outside Ontario who are seeking private shoulder, elbow, or upper extremity orthopedic care. If you live in Ontario, he is generally not able to treat you privately for insured orthopedic surgery in Ontario.

What languages does Dr. Dantzer speak?

English

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Dantzer?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Dantzer's expertise because they may be experiencing end-stage shoulder arthritis or a massive rotator cuff tear, persistent tennis elbow pain, or a UCL (Tommy John) injury, and are considering reverse total shoulder replacement, tennis elbow surgery, UCL repair, or shoulder or elbow arthroscopy. Dr. Dantzer completed an upper extremity arthroscopy and reconstruction fellowship at the University of Toronto and serves as a lecturer and residency supervisor at the University of Toronto.

Get clarity & timely care

Take control of your health today. Request a consult to review your imaging, get an expert second opinion, or explore your surgical options. Responses usually in 1-2 business days.

No referral needed. No commitment.
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