Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Albertan patients
Experience:
18 years
Location:
Calgary, AB
Consults:
Virtually & in-person
Speaks:
English
Treats:
Adults
Dr. Kelly Johnston is an orthopedic surgeon in Calgary, Alberta with fellowship training in adult reconstruction, hip preservation, and trauma. His practice focuses on hip and knee care.
Dr. Johnston received his medical degree from the University of Alberta, completed orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Calgary, and completed fellowships in New Zealand and California. He has practiced in Calgary since 2008 and holds academic and hospital appointments connected to the University of Calgary and Rockyview General Hospital.
Dr. Johnston is active in the research activities of the Division of Orthopaedics at the University of Calgary and has published in a number of peer reviewed journals. He has held a number of peer reviewed grants and is reviewer for multiple journals including the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery.
Adult Reconstruction and Hip Preservation Fellowship | University of California, San Diego, CA | 2008
Adult Reconstruction and Trauma Fellowship | University of Auckland / Middlemore Hospital, Auckland, New Zealand | 2007
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2001 – 2006
Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB | 2001
Bachelor of Science with Honours
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Alberta Hip and Knee Clinic, Calgary, AB | 2008 – Present
Attending Orthopaedic Surgeon | Rockyview General Hospital, Calgary, AB | 2008 – Present
Assistant Clinical Professor | University of Calgary, Cumming School of Medicine, Department of Surgery | 2008 – Present
Division Chief, Hip Preservation Surgery | University of Calgary | Current
Division Chief, Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction | University of Calgary | 2014 – 2024
Fellow, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
Associate Member, McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
Gulf Canada Square, 401 9 Ave SW #335,
Calgary, AB T2P 3C5
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Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.
English
Patients commonly seek Dr. Johnston's expertise because they may be experiencing hip or knee arthritis, ongoing joint pain, or mobility limits, and are considering hip or knee surgery, including hip or knee replacement. Dr. Johnston has dual fellowship training in adult reconstruction and hip preservation.
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