FOOT & ANKLE DIVISION HEAD
Kelly Apostle
The Division of Foot and Ankle at the University of British Columbia boasts a team of over 20 highly skilled orthopaedic surgeons, each fellowship-trained and practicing across five health authorities throughout British Columbia.
Together, we deliver exceptional, comprehensive care for a wide range of foot and ankle conditions, including acute traumatic injuries, post-traumatic reconstruction, deformity correction, arthritis, athletic injuries, and chronic soft tissue conditions. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond patient care; the Division of Foot and Ankle is deeply engaged in groundbreaking research that spans these important areas, as well as biomechanics and basic science.
We are also dedicated to shaping the next generation of medical professionals through our training programs for residents and medical students. Our internationally recognized fellowship, led by the distinguished surgeons at St. Paul’s Hospital in downtown Vancouver, stands as a testament to our dedication to advancing the field and providing unmatched educational opportunities.
Research Areas
- Outcomes of ankle arthritis
- Biological effects of bone healing
- Minimally invasive foot and ankle surgery
- Biomechanics of the ankle
- Bone graft substitutes
- Weight-bearing CT
- Total ankle arthroplasty design and development
- Mechanics of foot and ankle fusions
- Traumatic conditions of the foot and ankle
- Rehabilitation of injuries of the foot and ankle
Fellowship Opportunities
Division Members
| Last Name | First Name | Faculty Rank | Primary Division | Secondary Division | Region | Work Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostle | Kelly | Clinical Associate Professor | Foot and Ankle | Fraser | Royal Columbian Hospital | |
| Bridge | Michael | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Interior | Kelowna General Hospital | |
| Butterwick | Derek Richard | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Interior | Royal Inland Hospital | |
| Calvert | Erik | Clinical Assistant Professor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | Richmond Hospital | |
| Collins | Melissa | Clinical Instructor | Comprehensive | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver Island | Royal Jubilee Hospital |
| Dryden | Peter | Clinical Associate Professor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver Island | Victoria General Hospital | |
| Gagne | Olivier (Oliver) | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |
| Jong | Benjamin | Clinical Instructor | Arthroscopy | Foot and Ankle | Fraser | Peace Arch Hospital |
| Le | Vu (Brian) | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | Lions Gate Hospital | |
| Nacht | Jeffery Leslie | Clinical Professor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |
| Penner | Murray J | Clinical Professor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |
| Poon | Jeffrey | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Interior | Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital | |
| Roberts | Lauren Elizabeth | Clinical Assistant Professor | Foot and Ankle | Fraser | Burnaby General Hospital | |
| Sadr Hamedany | Hooman | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |
| Sernik | Julian | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Interior | Vernon Jubilee Hospital | |
| Veljkovic | Andrea | Clinical Professor | Foot and Ankle | Arthroscopy | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital |
| Wang | Calvin Chung-Kin | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Fraser | Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre | |
| Wilson | Ian | Clinical Instructor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver Island | North Island Hospital Comox Valley | |
| Wing | Kevin J | Clinical Professor | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |
| Younger | Alastair | Professor (Grant Tenure) | Foot and Ankle | Vancouver | St. Paul's Hospital | |