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Tanner Dunlop

MD, FRCSC

Hand, Wrist, Elbow

Fellowship-trained upper extremity and sports medicine surgeon treating elbow, wrist and hand conditions, seeing private patients in Edmonton. 10 years in practice.

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Experience:

10 years

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Location:

Edmonton, AB

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Tanner Dunlop is an orthopedic surgeon certified in orthopedic surgery by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, with fellowship training in sports medicine and upper extremity reconstruction. He completed his medical degree and his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by a fellowship in orthopedic sports medicine and upper extremity reconstruction at the Pan Am Clinic through the University of Manitoba. His practice is focused on the upper limb, from the elbow to the hand.

Clinical Focus & Specialties

  • Elbow: Arthroscopy, tendon repair including distal biceps, ligament reconstruction including UCL ("Tommy John") reconstruction, capsular release, cubital tunnel release for ulnar nerve compression, and elbow replacement.
  • Wrist: Arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, TFCC surgery, partial and complete wrist fusion, surgery for acute and non-uniting scaphoid fractures, and wrist replacement.
  • Hand & Thumb: Carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, and surgery for basilar thumb arthritis.
  • Soft Tissue: Removal of ganglions and cysts, and surgery for tendinopathies that have not responded to non-surgical treatment.

Dr. Dunlop is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Saskatchewan. He has published peer-reviewed research on shoulder instability, anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction and joint replacement, including a review of first-time anterior shoulder dislocation and a cadaveric study of graft options in ACL reconstruction.

Dr. Dunlop sees patients privately at Acumen Clinic in Edmonton, with consultations available by video or in person and surgery performed at a private, non-hospital surgical centre. No referral is required. 

He lives in Regina with his wife and two children.

Provider insights

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Advanced training

Fellowship, Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Upper Extremity Reconstruction | Pan Am Clinic / University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB | 2016 – 2017

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Training & credentials

Residency, Orthopaedic Surgery | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK | 2016

Doctor of Medicine (MD) | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK | 2011

B.Sc. Microbiology & Immunology | University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK | 2007

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Career

Orthopedic Surgeon | Acumen Health — Edmonton, AB | Present

Orthopaedic Surgeon | Prairie Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine — Regina, SK | 2017 – Present

Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery | University of Saskatchewan | Present

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Memberships

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • Member, Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA)
  • Member, Arthroscopy Association of North America (AANA)

Sees patients at:

Acumen Clinic - Edmonton

15358 111 Ave NW, Edmonton,

AB T5M 4C8, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Dunlop?

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Does Dr. Dunlop do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

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

Dr. Dunlop can see patients from all provinces seeking private upper extremity orthopedic care, including elbow, wrist, and hand conditions.

What languages does Dr. Dunlop speak?

English

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

Patients commonly seek Dr. Dunlop's expertise because they may be experiencing wrist or elbow pain, ulnar nerve symptoms, persistent tennis elbow, a ganglion cyst, or a ligament injury after a sports incident, and are considering hand and wrist arthroscopy, ulnar nerve decompression, tennis elbow surgery, or UCL (Tommy John) repair. Dr. Dunlop completed a fellowship in upper extremity and sports medicine at the Pan Am Clinic and University of Manitoba and is one of Western Canada's few surgeons with dedicated fellowship training across the full shoulder-to-hand upper extremity.

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