3 Best Orthopedics in Ajax, ON

“Dr. Stephen Gallay completed a BSc with honors in physiology and a medical degree at McGill University. Thereafter, he trained in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto and completed a Fellowship in Upper Extremity Reconstructive Surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital. He has been a longstanding consultant shoulder surgeon at Sunnybrook Hospital’s WSIB Specialty Program. Dr. Stephen Gallay is the corporate Strategy Lead and Associate Medical Director for the Department of Surgery and the Medical Director of the OWN-WSIB Specialty Program at Lakeridge Health. Dr. Gallay’s clinical passion has always been Arthroscopic and Reconstructive Surgery of the Shoulder. He is also equally passionate about improving the healthcare system through the development of novel models of care. He is a recognized provincial clinical champion for value-based health care, having completed studies at HBS under Porter and Kaplan, and he is an active contributor to the IHI community. Dr. Gallay practices at Durham Bone and Joint Specialists. Dr. Gallay collects and uses Patient Reported Outcome Measures and Evidence-Based Medicine to continuously develop and refine surgical techniques and physiotherapy aftercare protocols based on outcomes data.

“Dr. Joel Lobo obtained his medical degree and residency in Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Toronto. He completed a trauma and upper limb reconstructive fellowship at St. Michael’s Hospital. Dr. Joel Lobo is particularly interested in diagnosing trauma and upper limb reconstruction. Dr. Joel Lobo is an international leader in Superior Capsular Reconstruction of the Shoulder. He is a consultant surgeon for the WSIB’s Shoulder and Elbow Surgical Specialty Program at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the Ontario Workers Network. His particular interests are ACL reconstruction using quadriceps tendon, complex shoulder instability and labral repair, and arthroscopic rotator cuff repair. Dr. Joel Lobo is a proud member of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, Canadian Shoulder & Elbow Society, and Arthroscopy Association of North America.

“Dr. Hamdi Benfayed completed his medical training and residency at the University of Toronto. He earned his degree from Garyounis University and has cultivated a strong focus on knee arthroscopy, hip arthroplasty, and knee arthroplasty, along with a dedication to addressing sports-related injuries. He has over 45 years of clinical experience in Orthopaedic surgery. Dr. Hamdi Benfayed provides a comprehensive spectrum of treatment options, both surgical and non-surgical, to address a wide range of orthopedic conditions. His friendly and patient-centric approach ensures that he attends to all aspects of his patients' orthopedic concerns with care and dedication. Dr. Hamdi Benfayed practices at Durham Bone & Joint Specialists, which is recognized as one of the premier medical centres in Ajax, Ontario.