UBC Orthopaedics Welcomes Four Dynamic Division Heads
The UBC Department of Orthopaedics is delighted to announce four new division heads. Guided by our shared vision of “pain-free mobility for all”, the Department continues its journey toward becoming a global center of excellence.
Dr. Cassandra Lane Dielwart
CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR Division:Comprehensive Hospital Site:Kelowna – Kelowna General Hospital Cassandra Lane Dielwart, or “Lane”, is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a general practice of joint replacement surgery, and subspecialty interest and training in Shoulder and Knee Arthroscopic Surgery and Orthopaedic Trauma surgery. After completing her residency at the University of British Columbia, she spent one […]
Brenda Markland
CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR Division:Comprehensive Hospital Site:Vancouver Island, Caledonian Clinic
John Norgrove Penny
CLINICAL PROFESSOR Division:Comprehensive Orthopaedics Hospital Site:Vancouver Island – Victoria General Hosptial Dr. Penny is a Canadian Orthopaedic surgeon, and a member of the Pediatric Orthopaedics Society of North America (POSNA) Dr. Penny completed his medical degree at the University of Alberta in 1973. He did his orthopaedic surgery training at the University of Western Ontario […]
Faculty Spotlight – Tyson Boettcher
Meet UBC Orthopaedics Clinical Instructor, Dr. Tyson Boettcher, a dedicated orthopaedic surgeon whose journey from the rugged landscapes of Northern BC to the world of comprehensive orthopaedics reflects a deep commitment to patient care and community well-being. Learn more about Dr. Boettcher’s remarkable path, his vision for improving healthcare access, and the adventures that await him beyond the operating room.