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Michael Tanzer

Academic title(s): 

Professor of Surgery
Jo Miller Chair of Orthopaedic Research
Associate Surgeon-in-Chief, MUHC
Vice Chair Surgery (Clinical), McGill

Michael Tanzer
Contact Information
Email address: 
michael.tanzer [at] mcgill.ca
Phone: 
514-934-8240
Office: 
B5.159
Division: 
Orthopaedic Surgery
Hospital title: 
Director of Perioperative Services, MUHC
Degree(s): 

MD, FRCSC, FAAOS

Location: 
Montreal General Hospital
Current research: 

Arthroplasty infection, Augmented Reality, Osseointegration, Additive manufacturing (3D printing) of implants

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Clinical Interests: 

Hip and Knee Arthroplasty

Biography: 

Dr. Michael Tanzer is an Orthopaedic Surgeon specializing in adult hip and knee arthroplasty. He obtained his medical degree and did his residency training at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. He did an Adult Reconstruction Hip fellowship at Harvard University with Dr William Harris at the Massachusetts General Hospital. He then returned to the Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Hospital Centre (MUHC) in Montreal, Canada. He is the Associate Surgeon-in-Chief of Surgery at the MUHC and a Professor and the Vice Chair of Surgery at Ï㽶ÊÓƵ. He holds the Jo Miller Chair of Orthopaedic Research. His research includes clinical, basic science and engineering related investigations related to hip and knee joint reconstruction. He has published 164 papers and book chapters; and has 11 patents. His research has been recognized with 6 Hip Society Awards, 2 American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Awards of Excellence and 2 Founders Medals. He is a member of the prestigious Hip Society and International Hip Society.

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