Accepting 🇨🇦 patients
Not accepting Alberta patients
Experience:
10+ years
Location:
Calgary, AB
Consults:
Virtually & in-person
Speaks:
English, French
Treats:
Adults
Dr. Nicholas Desy is an orthopaedic surgeon in Calgary with a clinical practice and research focus in adult hip and knee joint reconstruction. He completed medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency at McGill University, followed by postdoctoral research training in neurologic surgery at Mayo Clinic, fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma at Foothills Medical Centre and the University of Calgary, and fellowship training in adult hip and knee joint reconstruction at Mayo Clinic.
Dr. Desy is a Clinical Assistant Professor within the Cumming School of Medicine and has published in orthopaedic surgery research, including hip, knee, arthroplasty, and trauma-related topics.
His clinical practice and research interests focuses primarily on adult hip and knee joint reconstruction. He has been the recipient of several teaching and research awards. He has authored over 50 peer-reviewed publications as well as six book chapters. His research has also led to numerous podium and poster presentations at national and international conferences.
Surgical Leadership Program | Harvard Medical School, Harvard University, Boston, MA, USA
Adult Hip and Knee Joint Reconstruction Fellowship | Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN | 2016
Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship | Foothills Medical Centre and University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | 2015
Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Department of Neurologic Surgery | Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency | McGill University, Montréal, QC | 2008 – 2013
Doctor of Medicine and Master of Surgery (MDCM) | McGill University, Montréal, QC | 2008
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Private | Canadian Surgery Solutions, Calgary, AB | Current
Clinical Assistant Professor | Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | Current
Registrant, College of Physicians & Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FCRSC)
Fellow, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (FAAOS)
200-110 Quarry Park Blvd SE
Calgary, AB, T2C 3G3
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Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.
English, French
Patients commonly seek Dr. Desy’s expertise because they may be experiencing chronic hip or knee arthritis and are considering hip or knee replacement. Dr. Desy has fellowship training in adult hip and knee joint reconstruction and is Program Director for the Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program at the University of Calgary.
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