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Experience:
20+ years
Location:
Calgary, AB
Consults:
Virtually & in-person
Speaks:
English
Treats:
Adults
Dr. Paul Duffy is an orthopaedic surgeon in Calgary with a clinical focus in hip and knee replacement, orthopaedic trauma, and joint reconstruction. He completed medical school and orthopaedic residency at Memorial University in St. John’s, Newfoundland, followed by fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma and arthroplasty at Dalhousie University, clinical research training in Edinburgh, Scotland, and pelvic and acetabular trauma fellowship training at St. George’s NHS Trust in London, UK.
Dr. Duffy serves as the Chief of the Section of Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of Calgary and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Cumming School of Medicine.
Dr. Duffy also served as a contracted orthopaedic trauma surgeon for the Canadian military in Afghanistan, providing critical surgical care to injured service members in a high-stakes combat environment. His work in military medicine underscores his expertise in managing severe trauma cases under extreme conditions.
Beyond his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Duffy is an esteemed team leader for large-scale humanitarian surgical missions. As a key member of Team Broken Earth, he has led multiple surgical teams on missions to Guatemala and Haiti, providing life-changing orthopaedic care to underserved populations. His commitment to global health has cemented his reputation as a compassionate and skilled surgeon dedicated to improving access to specialized orthopaedic care worldwide.
At his Calgary-based practice, Dr. Duffy offers advanced hip and knee arthroplasty procedures, focusing on patient-centered care and state-of-the-art surgical techniques to restore mobility and enhance quality of life. With a wealth of experience in both trauma and elective surgery, he provides a comprehensive approach to joint reconstruction, ensuring optimal outcomes for every patient.
Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma Fellowship | St. George’s NHS Trust, London, UK
Clinical Research Fellowship | Edinburgh, Scotland
Orthopaedic Trauma / Arthroplasty Fellowship | Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency | Memorial University, St. John’s, NL |
Medical Degree | Memorial University, St. John’s, NL | 1997
Orthopaedic Surgeon | Alberta Health Services, Calgary, AB | 2004 – Present
Clinical Assistant Professor | Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | Current
Chief, Section of Orthopaedic Trauma | University of Calgary, Calgary, AB | Current
Orthopaedic Trauma and Arthroplasty Surgeon | FOSTER Foundation team | Current
Fellow, the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
Associate Member, McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health
300A–1402 8th Ave. NW
Calgary, AB, T2N 1B9
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Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.
English
Patients commonly seek Dr. Duffy’s expertise because they may be experiencing chronic hip or knee arthritis, joint pain after an injury, or problems related to a previous joint replacement, and are considering hip or knee replacement. Dr. Duffy has fellowship training in orthopaedic trauma and arthroplasty and is a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary.
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