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Jesse Slade-Shantz

MD, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder & Knee, Sports Medicine

Orthopedic surgeon with 14 years of experience, specializing in arthroscopic and open surgeries for shoulder, knee, elbow, sports-associated conditions.

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Experience:

14 years

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Location:

Vancouver, BC; Kelowna, BC; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Jesse Slade Shantz is a fellowship-trained orthopaedic surgeon and entrepreneur who combines high-level surgical care with health system innovation. As the Medical Director of the Acumen Clinic, he focuses on advanced arthroscopic shoulder and sports surgery while leading initiatives to improve patient access and care delivery through technology. He is a recognized voice in Canadian healthcare entrepreneurship

Dr. Slade-Shantz has focused his career on both being at the cutting edge of surgical techniques and delivering the experience patients expect in terms of communication, punctuality and customer service within the healthcare system. Because of his unique approach Dr. Slade Shantz has been invited to educate other surgeons on current surgical techniques and speak about entrepreneurship and health system transformation.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

  • Fellowship in Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, University of Toronto, 2015
  • Fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), 2013
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Training & credentials

  • Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of Manitoba, 2011
  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), Ivey Business School (Western University), 2008
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), Western University, 2005
  • B.Sc. in Biochemistry: Queen’s University, 2000
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Career

  • Medical Director & Orthopedic Surgeon, Acumen ClinicCalgary/Edmonton, AB & Kelowna, BC, 2017 - Present
  • Orthopedic Surgeon, Lakeridge Health, 2014 - 2017
  • Publications – 19 peer reviewed publications and 4 book chapters
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Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)
  • Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA)
  • American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
  • Clinical Orthopaedics and Related Research, Journal of Orthopaedic Trauma

Sees patients at:

Acumen Clinic - Vancouver

658 Homer St #410, Vancouver,

BC V6B 2R4, Canada

Acumen Clinic - Kelowna

3030 Pandosy St #125, Kelowna,

BC V1Y 0C4, Canada

Acumen Clinic - Calgary

2135 32 Ave NE #16, Calgary,

AB T2E 6Z3, Canada

Acumen Clinic - Edmonton

15358 111 Ave NW, Edmonton,

AB T5M 4C8, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Slade-Shantz?

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Does Dr. Slade-Shantz do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Slade-Shantz is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Slade-Shantz can see patients from across Canada seeking private shoulder, knee, elbow, or sports-related orthopedic care.

What languages does Dr. Slade-Shantz speak?

English

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Slade-Shantz?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Slade-Shantz's expertise because they may be experiencing an unstable kneecap, a torn meniscus, an MCL injury, or chronic shoulder or knee pain after a sports injury, and are considering MPFL or MCL reconstruction, meniscal repair, or platelet-rich plasma therapy. Dr. Slade-Shantz completed fellowships in sports medicine and shoulder surgery at the University of Toronto and orthopedic trauma at UCSF.

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