Leadership

At the heart of the UBC Department of Orthopaedics, an exceptional leadership team drives our pursuit of excellence. With a blend of experience and forward-looking vision, these professionals inspire dedication and innovation. Through collaboration with our valued staff, ambitious trainees, and esteemed faculty, the leadership team propels us to the forefront of patient care, research, and education. With a steadfast dedication to our “local to global” commitments, they lead us on a path that benefits not only ourselves but also our local and global communities. Guided by the philosophy of “stronger together,” our leaders harness the power of talent, integrity, excellence, respect, and collaboration to drive us towards the vision of pain-free mobility for all.

Head | Associate Heads | Regional Heads | Directors | Past Leaders

Questions for our UBC Orthopaedics Administrative Staff?

Meet our Administrative Team

Head

Head, Department of Orthopaedics

Kishore Mulpuri

MBBS, MS, MHSc, FRCS(C)
Professor

To contact Kishore, please reach out to jenn.farr@ubc.ca.

Associate Heads

Associate Head, Academic

Thomas Oxland

MASc, MPhil, PhD
Professor

Associate Head, Education

Nelson Greidanus

MD, FRCS(C), MPH
Assistant Professor

Associate Head,
Health Engagement

Bertrand Perey

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Professor

Associate Head, Research

David Wilson

BEng, PhD
Professor

Regional Heads

Regional Head, Vancouver Island

Colin Landells

MD, FRCS(C), Dip. ABOS, Dip. Sport Med
Clinical Associate Professor

Regional Head, Fraser

Bertand Perey

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Professor

Regional Head, Northern BC

Michael Moran

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Professor

Regional Head, Interior

John Oliver

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Associate Professor

Regional Head, Vancouver Coastal

Murray Penner

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Professor

Directors

Director, Residency Program

Fay Leung

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Associate Professor

Director, Continuing Professional Development

Adrian Huang

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Associate Professor

Director, Undergraduate Medical Education

Lise Leveille

MD, FRCS(C), PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor

Director, Respect, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity & Inclusion (READI)

Bonita Sawatzky

BPE, MPE, PhD
Associate Professor

Director, Orthopaedic Fellowships

Andrea Veljkovic

MD, FRCS(C)
Clinical Associate Professor

Past Leaders

Bassam A. Masri

MD, FRCS(C)
Professor & Head
Department of Orthopaedics
2007–2020

Clive P. Duncan

MD, MSc, FRCS(C), FAAOS
Professor Emeritus & Head
Department of Orthopaedics
1996–2006

Robert W. McGraw

MD, FRCS(C)
Professor & Head
Department of Orthopaedics
1984–1995

Kenneth S. Morton

MD, FRCS(C)
Professor & Head
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
1973–1984

Frank P. Patterson

MD, CM, DSc(Hon), FRCS(C), FACS
Professor & Head
Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
1951–1973