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Stephanie Hinse

MD, FRCSC

Orthopedic Surgeon

Shoulder & Elbow

Triple-fellowship orthopedic surgeon specializing in elbow and shoulder procedures who treats professional athletes and active individuals looking to return to sport safely and quickly.

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Experience:

10+ years

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Location:

Montréal, QC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English, French

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Treats:

Adults

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Procedural expertise

About

Upper limb specialist with extensive international training in shoulder and elbow surgery. Renowned for expertise in complex tendon transfers, massive rotator cuff tears, and joint replacement. Co-founder of Groupe Orthopédie Montréal, bringing high-level subspecialized care to the private sector while maintaining a strong clinical reputation

Dr. Hinse has 10 years of experience serving adults with shoulder and elbow conditions, including professional athletes and active individuals seeking arthroscopic or arthroplasty solutions for elbow and shoulder problems.

Clinical Focus & Expertise

  • Complex Shoulder Reconstruction: Renowned expertise in the surgical treatment of massive, difficult-to-treat rotator cuff tears, including advanced shoulder tendon transfer surgeries.
  • Shoulder & Elbow Arthroplasty: Precision-guided total joint replacement (prosthetics) for severe osteoarthritis and degenerative joint disease of the shoulder and elbow.
  • Advanced Arthroscopy: Minimally invasive, camera-guided procedures to repair torn ligaments, tendons, and cartilage with smaller incisions, resulting in less pain and faster recovery.
  • Sports Medicine (Upper Limb): Specialized surgical management of sports injuries, chronic shoulder instability, and dislocations, allowing athletes and active individuals to safely return to play.
  • Reconstructive Microsurgery: Additional subspecialty training in hand surgery and microsurgery to address complex nerve and soft-tissue conditions of the upper extremity.

Dr. Hinse is regularly invited to speak at orthopedic conferences, and actively involved in scientific research, and has published several articles on rotator cuff pathologies, shoulder replacement, and shoulder stabilization techniques.

Known for her patient-centred approach, Dr. Hinse is valued for her dedication, clarity, and compassion, taking the time to deliver care built on trust and individualized attention.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

  • Fellowship, Tendon Transfers & Shoulder Arthroplasty,  University Hospital Zurich (With Prof. Christian Gerber), Zurich, Switzerland, 2019
  • Fellowship, in Upper Limb Surgery, Melbourne Orthopaedic Group, Melbourne, Australia 2016
    • Treated professional Australian Football (AFL) athletes
  • Fellowship, Shoulder & Elbow Surgery, Melbourne Shoulder and Elbow Institute, Melbourne, Australia, 2015
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Training & credentials

  • Orthopedic surgery residency, University of Montréal, 2015
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Montréal, 2010
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Career

  • Orthopedic Surgeon, CREOQ, Montréal, QC
  • Orthopedic Surgeon & Co-Founder, Groupe Orthopédie Montréal, 2023 - Present
  • Orthopedic Surgeon, Verdun Hospital (CIUSSS Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal), 2015 - Present
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Memberships

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Member, Collège des médecins du Québec
  • Member, Canadian Shoulder and Elbow Society (CSES)

Sees patients at:

CREOQ

1361 Av. Beaumont suite 303, Mont-Royal,

QC H3P 3E5, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Hinse?

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

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Does Dr. Hinse do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

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

Dr. Hinse can see patients who live outside Québec who are looking for private orthopedic care in Montréal. If you live in Québec, she is generally not able to treat you privately for insured orthopedic surgery.

What languages does Dr. Hinse speak?

English, French

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

Patients commonly seek Dr. Hinse's expertise because they may be experiencing a massive rotator cuff tear, chronic shoulder instability, or persistent tennis elbow pain, and are considering shoulder tendon transfer surgery or tennis elbow (epicondyle release) surgery. Dr. Hinse is triple-fellowship-trained in shoulder and elbow surgery, with international training at the Melbourne Shoulder and Elbow Institute in Australia.

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