Care without the wait
Shoulder Surgery for Canadian Patients
If you are seeking expert shoulder care, or do not want to wait several months for treatment, Dr. Denard and his team have experience treating patients regardless of location.
Why travel
Why would I travel from Canada for shoulder surgery?
Studies in shoulder surgery have shown that experience and skill matter: a higher volume of successful surgeries leads to better results. Dr. Denard has performed over 7,000 shoulder surgeries and is recognised as an international shoulder expert on the basis of his technical skill and research contributions.
Many people in Canada are also discouraged by extended wait times for shoulder surgery. Long waits can lead to a continued decrease in quality of life, or to progressive damage.
After surgery here, our team continues to follow up with you by telehealth and coordinates your therapy. Many patients find this more convenient than surgery closer to home, because they avoid long waits and do not need to attend an office for follow-up care.
The process
What happens if you travel to Oregon
Remote evaluation
Pre-operative evaluation of your radiographic images (X-ray and MRI) with a video call, to determine the best course of treatment.
Travel and in-person visit
Travel to Oregon the day before surgery and have an in-office, face-to-face evaluation the day prior.
Surgery
Surgery is performed the next day. Dr. Denard will call you personally afterwards and provide contact details so you have open communication during your stay. Direct access to nursing staff is also provided.
Travel home
Travel home can occur the same day or the next day, depending on your wishes and the length of the journey.
Virtual follow-up
Virtual post-operative visits — a two-week phone call, then video conferences at three and six months — are used to monitor your progress.
Questions
Costs and common questions
How do I get an evaluation?
To become a patient or get a second opinion, contact us to set up an initial video or telehealth consultation.
How long do I have to wait for surgery?
If you are travelling from Canada, we can typically arrange surgery within a few weeks following your initial evaluation.
What are the costs for a remote shoulder evaluation?
An initial telehealth or video visit costs $250 USD. This includes review of your history, imaging and current function, and a recommendation for treatment.
What are the costs for surgery, if it is needed?
We provide a bundled fee which includes your initial consultation and all surgical fees — surgery centre, anaesthesia, surgical fees and any implants required — with no hidden costs. Full pricing is available on our self-pay page.
Why is the Oregon Shoulder Institute in Medford, Oregon?
We get this question a lot. Dr. Denard was born in Zigzag, Oregon and raised in The Dalles, which are even smaller than Medford. The decision to raise his family in the Rogue Valley was an easy one. Fortunately, this hasn't stopped the Oregon Shoulder Institute from providing advanced shoulder care to patients worldwide.
Start with a video consultation
Send your imaging and speak to Dr. Denard before you travel. Most telehealth consultations are straightforward to arrange from anywhere in Canada.