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Lauren Roberts

MD, MSc, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon

Foot & Ankle

Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon focused on complex foot and ankle trauma and reconstruction. Former national-level swimmer, and Clinical Assistant Professor at UBC.

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Experience:

7 years

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Location:

Vancouver, BC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Roberts is an Orthopaedic Surgeon, subspecialized in foot & ankle surgery. A former national-level synchronized swimmer, she brings a deep understanding of human movement and sports-related pathology to her clinical work.

Dr. Roberts provides a comprehensive Elective Foot and Ankle practice treating everything from deformities, arthritis, ankle tendon pathology and ligament instability to minimally invasive cartilage based reconstructive surgery of the ankle and everything in between in addition to her General Trauma practice. Special interests include arthroscopic cartilage restoration of the ankle (talus), ankle ligament reconstruction and mini open achilles repair.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

  • Fellowship in Foot & Ankle Surgery, Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS), New York, NY, USA, 2018
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Training & credentials

  • Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia, 2017
  • MD, McMaster University, 2012
  • MSc in Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa, 2009
  • BKin (Athletic Therapy), Acadia University, 2007
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Career

  • Orthopaedic Surgeon, Acumen Health
  • Orthopaedic Surgeon, Burnaby Hospital / BOS Surgery, 2018 - Present
  • Clinical Assistant Professor | University of British Columbia (UBC)
  • Published 15 academic publications
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Memberships

  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Sees patients at:

Acumen Clinic - Vancouver

658 Homer St #410, Vancouver,

BC V6B 2R4, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Roberts?

Consultations are typically booked within 2 weeks of diagnostics/ medical info being provided.

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Does Dr. Roberts do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

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

Dr. Roberts may be an option for foot and ankle assessment and treatment, including non-operative care, injections, and surgical options. If you live in BC, eligibility for privately paid surgery is limited; however, non-surgical, uninsured, or otherwise exempt services may still be available.

What languages does Dr. Roberts speak?

English

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

Patients commonly seek Dr. Roberts's expertise because they may be experiencing a chronically damaged Achilles tendon, ankle ligament instability, or recovering from previous foot or ankle surgery with retained hardware, and are considering Achilles tendon reconstruction, foot and ankle ligament reconstruction, or hardware removal. Dr. Roberts completed a foot and ankle fellowship at the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York.

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