Stephen J. French
Orthopedist
984 Oliver Road Suite 206 Thunder Bay Ontario, P7B 7C7About
Stephen J. French, MD, FRCS(c), works at Big Thunder Orthopedics in Thunderbay, Ontario. Dr. French is an expert in sports medicine, particularly knee reconstruction. He is the co-author of a book on high tibial osteotomy, otherwise known as the replacing of a joint that may be causing arthritis of the knee. Dr. French also works for the orthopedic departments of McMaster University and the University of Ontario lecturing. He holds a teaching position at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, teaching new students the art of reconstruction of the bones and joints.
Education and Training
Memorial University of Newfoundland - Labrador
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Associate Professor, Northern Ontario School of Medicine -
- Lectures at McMaster University and University of Ontario, Orthopedics Division -
Awards
- Specialty Teacher of the Year, University of Ontario School of Medicine
Internships
- University of Toronto
Fellowships
- University of Western Ontario (Sports Medicine), University of Toronto (Complex Knee Reconstruction)
Professional Society Memberships
- Canada Orthopedic Association, Ontario Orthopedic Association, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine, Arthroscopy Association of North America, American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons, International Society of Arthroscopic Knee and Orthopedic Surgery
Articles and Publications
- Book, High Tibial Osteotomy, co-author
What do you attribute your success to?
Good Training and Support
Hobbies / Sports
- Alpine Ski Racing (Medical Director of the Alpine Ski Team)
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, The Canadian Alpine Ski Team
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