Joel J. A. Lobo, M.D., FRCS(C)

Arthroscopic Shoulder and Knee Reconstructive Surgeon with over 20 years of clinical experience including technology, patient engagement and a focus on improved patient safety and recovery outcomes. Strong leadership and collaboration skills focused on quality assurance and patient-centered care. Committed to advancing surgical techniques and enhancing medical education through innovative approaches.

• Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Lakeridge Health Ajax-Pickering Hospital, 2019 - present
• Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax-Pickering Site and Centenary Site, 2002-2019
• Courtesy Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Holland Centre, 2011 - 2024
• Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery, Rouge Valley Health System, Ajax-Pickering Hospital, 2006-2009

• Arthroscopy Association of North America, Active Member
• Arthroscopy Association of Canada, Education Committee (2018-2020), Active Member
• Ontario Medical Association
• Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada, Orthopaedic Surgery
• Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC Part II)

• Ajax Pickering Hospital Foundation board member and signing officer (2019- present)
• Co-founder, volunteer and organizer of Bike For Bones and Ride For Health fundraisers for Ajax Pickering Hospital and Lakeridge Health

• Ongoing educator for Advance Practice Providers (PA, Physiotherapists) through case reviews and rounds
• Surgical Skills Lab instructor and consultant, Arthrex, Naples, FL and Tribe Medical Group, Toronto, ON
• Orthopaedic Surgical Skills Lab Instructor, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, ON
• Evaluator, Stryker Sportsmedicine, Ajax, ON
• Stryker Sportsmedicine Council, San Diego, CA
• Consultant surgeon, Mysmartsim.com, Saratoga Springs, NY
• Preceptor, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor's Instructor
• Advanced Trauma Life Support Instructor

• 2001, Sanofi-Synthelabo Resident Research Award, Best paper presented at University of Toronto Division of Orthopaedics Kennedy Day
• 2001, T. R. Sullivan Award For Excellence In Basic Science Research, Best paper presented at University of Toronto Orthopaedic Research Day
• 2000, University of Toronto Trauma Research Day Poster Prize Winner, Best poster presented at University of Toronto Trauma Research Day 2000
• 1997, R. I. Harris Undergraduate Award in Orthopaedic Surgery, Best orthopaedic surgery paper published in the University of Toronto Medical Journal
• 1993 - 1994, Dean's Honour List at McMaster University, All years
• 1993, N.S.E.R.C. Summer Research Scholarship, Inorganic Chemistry, McMaster University

• Arthroscopy Association of Canada Position Statement on Exercise for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review of Guidelines. Masud S, Sheehan B, Rousseau-Saine A, Tucker A, Sandman E, Wong I, Woodmass J, Chalal J, Lobo J, Grant J, LeBel ME, Sommerfeldt M, Kopka M, Urquhart N, Carsen S, Pauyo T, Khan M.Orthop J Sports Med. 2021 Jun 14
• Arthroscopy Association of Canada Position Statement on Intra-articular Injections for Hip Osteoarthritis. Degen RM, Hiemstra LA, Lobo J, Woodmass JM, Sommerfeldt M, Khan M, Carsen S, Pauyo T, Chahal J, Urquhart N, Grant J, Rousseau-Saine A, Lebel ME, Sheehan B, Sandman E, Tucker A, Kopka M, Wong I.Orthop J Sports Med. 2022 Feb 7
• Kuzyk PR, Lobo J, Whelan D, Zdero R, McKee MD, Schemitsch EH., Biomechanical evaluation of extramedullary versus intramedullary fixation for reverse obliquity intertrochanteric fractures., J Orthop Trauma, 2009-01, 23, 1, 31-8
• Gallay SH, Lobo JJ, Baker J, Smith K, Patel K., Development of a regional model of care for ambulatory total shoulder arthroplasty: a pilot study., Clin Orthop Relat Res., 2008-03, 466, 3, 563-72
• Hand CJ, Lobo JJA, White LM, Miniaci A., Osteochondral Autograft Resurfacing., Sports Med Arthrosc Rev, 11, 4, 2003, 245-263
• Ogilvie-Harris DJ, Lobo J., Endoscopic Plantar Fascia Release., Arthroscopy, 16, 3, 2000, 290-8
• Ogilvie-Harris DJ, Lobo J., Endoscopic Plantar Fascial Release: A New Treatment for an Old Nemesis., In: Parisien J. Serge. Current Techniques in Arthroscopy., Philadelphia (PA), 1998, 1-6
• Lobo J, McKee M., Musculoskeletal Images. Chronic Osteomyelitis., Can J Surg, 46, 1, 47-49
• Lobo J, Ogilvie-Harris DJ., Plantar Fasciitis: New Treatment For An Old Nemesis., University of Toronto Medical Journal, 74, 3, 1997, 170-175
• Lobo J, Masnyk R., Orthopedics in Harris W, Kurdyak P., 1997 MCCQE Review Notes and Lecture Series, 13th Edition., University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine, 1997
• Lobo J, Healey R, Wright, J., Orthopaedics in 2001 Hospital for Sick Children Handbook of Pediatrics.