Dr. Sahil Kooner is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee reconstruction, foot and ankle reconstruction, and orthopaedic trauma. He completed dual subspecialty fellowships at the University of Toronto—first in Foot and Ankle Reconstruction at St. Michael’s Hospital and Toronto Western Hospital, followed by a comprehensive Hip and Knee Arthroplasty fellowship at Mount Sinai Hospital focusing on both primary and complex revision surgery.

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Dr. Kooner completed his medical degree and orthopaedic surgery residency at the University of Calgary, where he developed early interests in lower-extremity reconstruction, patient outcomes, and improving access to high-quality surgical care. Since 2021, he has been practicing at Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge, Alberta, where he provides a broad range of reconstructive and trauma care—from minimally invasive procedures to complex revision surgery.

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He is an accomplished academic surgeon with more than 20 peer-reviewed publications and textbook chapters in reconstructive foot surgery and total ankle replacements. His research includes work in outpatient joint replacement efficacy, advanced foot and ankle reconstruction techniques, and improving outcomes in hip and knee arthroplasty.

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Dr. Kooner is committed to patient-centered care, evidence-based decision-making, and tailoring surgical solutions to each individual’s goals. He is dedicated to helping patients restore mobility, reduce pain, and return to the activities that matter most.

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Areas of Expertise

• Primary & Revision Total Hip Arthroplasty

• Primary & Revision Total Knee Arthroplasty

• Foot & Ankle Reconstruction

  • Arthritis (ankle, hindfoot, midfoot, and forefoot fusions)

  • Deformity Correction (bunions, flatfoot, and cavovarus reconstruction)

  • Sports Injuries (ankle arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, and achilles reconstruction)

  • Total Ankle Replacement