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James Ardell

MD, FRCSC

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

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Experience:

7 years

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Location:

Calgary, AB

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. James Ardell is an orthopaedic surgeon in Calgary with fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma and adult hip and knee reconstruction. He completed medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Saskatchewan. He completed advanced training Vancouver General Hospital, gaining extensive experience in the management of complex fractures and polytrauma, then pursued a fellowship in adult orthopaedic reconstruction at the Ottawa Hospital, with a focus on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty. His training also included significant experience with the direct anterior approach to hip replacement and outpatient (same-day) hip and knee arthroplasty.

Clinical Focus & Specialties

  • Hip and Knee Replacement: Surgical care for patients considering hip or knee replacement for arthritis or joint disease.
  • Adult Hip and Knee Reconstruction: Fellowship-informed focus on primary and revision hip and knee arthroplasty.

Dr. Ardell is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, and an attending orthopaedic surgeon at Rockyview General Hospital. He is actively involved in teaching medical students, orthopaedic residents, and arthroplasty fellows. He has received multiple awards for his contributions to education and research and also serves as an Examiner in Orthopaedics for the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

Adult Orthopaedic Reconstruction Fellowship | The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa, ON | 2021

Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship | Vancouver General Hospital, Vancouver, BC | 2020

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Training & credentials

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK | 2019

Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK | 2014

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Career

Orthopaedic Surgeon (private) | Gateway Surgery, Calgary, AB | Current

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, AB | 2021 - Current

Assistant Clinical Professor | Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | Current

Faculty Member | University of Calgary, Section of Orthopaedic Surgery | Current

Royal College Examiner in Orthopaedics | Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada | Current

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Memberships

Registrant, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)

Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

Sees patients at:

Gateway Surgery

200-110 Quarry Park Blvd SE

Calgary, AB, T2C 3G3

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Does Dr. Ardell do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

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

What languages does Dr. Ardell speak?

English

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

Patients commonly seek Dr. Ardell’s expertise because they may be experiencing chronic hip or knee arthritis or joint problems related to a previous replacement, and are considering hip or knee replacement. Dr. Ardell completed fellowship training in adult orthopaedic reconstruction and orthopaedic trauma.

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