Steven J. MacDonald, MD

Current Position

Dr. Steven J. MacDonald is the JC Kennedy Professor and Chairman of Orthopaedic Surgery at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario, Canada. He is a native of London, Ontario and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Western Ontario. He earned his medical degree from the University of Toronto, completed his orthopaedic residency training at the University of Western Ontario, and further training as an adult reconstructive clinical fellow in Chicago, Illinois and Bern, Switzerland.

Honors & Recognition

Dr. MacDonald has received numerous prestigious awards including the John Charnley Award from the Hip Society (twice), the Frank Stinchfield Award from the Hip Society, the John Insall Award from the Knee Society, the Mark Coventry Award from the Knee Society, and the Founders Medal from the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society.

Leadership & Expertise

Dr. MacDonald is a member and leader of multiple orthopaedic organizations including the North American Hip Society, the International Hip Society, and the North American Knee Society. He has served as President of the North American Knee Society and the Canadian Arthroplasty Society, and is in the Presidential line of the North American Knee Society.

Research & Publications

Dr. MacDonald is an internationally recognized thought leader in hip and knee replacement surgery. He has been a member of over 25 awarded research grants for hip and knee replacement projects totaling over $5 million. He has published over 200 papers and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals and lectured at over 300 national and international meetings.