Specialty:
"Dr. George Athwal finished his medical degree at the University of British Columbia. He has expertise in shoulder and elbow reconstruction and upper extremity trauma. Dr. George Athwal has performed many successful operations and is actively involved in biomechanical and clinical research on the shoulder and elbow. Dr. George Athwal has been awarded the Dean's Award of Excellence for his research contributions to the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, the Clinician Scientist Award from the Department of Surgery, a Career Development Award from AMOSO, and the H.S. Cameron Teaching Award. He has represented the Canadian Orthopedic Association as a North American Travelling Fellow. He has also represented the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons as a European Travelling Fellow. Dr. Athwal is the past president of the Association of Clinical Elbow and Shoulder Surgeons (ACESS). Dr. Athwal has published over 300 scientific articles and 50 book chapters and is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery and Clinics in Shoulder & Elbow. He serves on the executive boards of the American Shoulder & Elbow Surgeons (ASES) and the Canadian Shoulder & Elbow Society (CSES). He promotes faster healing through his medication management and keeps his clients happy with his care and treatment. Dr. George Athwal uses digital 3D holograms to enhance surgical precision for shoulder replacement patients, which is expected to reduce complications and improve outcomes.
2026 Highlights: Dr. George Athwal has Hospital Privileges at London Health Sciences Centre South Street Hospital, London Health Sciences Centre, St Joseph's Health Care, London and London Health Sciences Centre Victoria Hospital."


