Ultrasound-Guided MSK Injections for Canadian Doctors

MD, CCFP (SEM)

RMSK

One of the only Sport Med 

doctors in Canada with the RMSK Certificate

4 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

2000 SCANS EACH YEAR

5000 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR 

After spending more than 8 years flying all over the USA and Mexico for prolotherapy, PRP and Stem Cell courses, I was still handcuffed by my lack of US skills. 

I finally found an excellent Ultrasound training program in the UK. I spent the 

summer of 2017 flying to London seven times for the program but it was worth every penny! 

By using the formula I learned overseas, you can radically accelerate your learning... but it takes desire, and dedication.

MD, CCFP

Nathan has been using MSK Ultrasound for 4 years and in that time has focused him practice towards delivering ultrasound-guided regenerative medicine.  

4 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

1000 SCANS EACH YEAR

1000 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR 

He is the medical director Regenerative MD and Birchcliff Health Concierge and previously was the lead executive health physician for the Cleveland Clinic, Toronto. Nathan has travelled to a dozen ultrasound course in different parts of the world and is proud to bring that knowledge back to Canada and as faculty at SMUC. MSK ultrasound and injection technique is truly a pursuit of passion for him.

He obtained his medical doctorate from the University of Saskatchewan and completed his residency at McGill University with a focus in Emergency Medicine.

Dr. Thakur is a lover of animals, cars and soccer. He is a firm supporter of Arsenal F.C.

MD, FRCSC

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Orthopaedics Course Instructor 

Orthopaedic Surgery Residency- UBC

Knee-related pathology, and lower extremity trauma fellowship training- Sydney Orthopaedic Research Institute & University of Sydney (2011-2012)

1 YEAR OF ULTRASOUND USE 

500 U/S INJECTIONS ALREADY

Over the course of my 7 years in independent practice, I had begun to realize that there were, and still are, significant gaps in the care we as orthopaedic surgeons provide to patients with non-operative MSK problems. With this in mind, and having taken on the role of physician lead for a major change project to improve access to orthopaedic care in Northern BC, I began exploring options to increase our capacity to help patients with non-operative MSK problems.

In the fall of 2020, I did my first 2 courses with SMUC and very quickly realized the potential for US injections to help bridge the gap in care for our patients with non-operative MSK problems. 

Within weeks of completing the course, I had bought an US machine, and began expanding my non-operative orthopaedic practice. Now looking to share this incredible tool with more orthopaedic surgeons, I am excited to be a part of the SMUC team in developing and delivering a new course specifically tailored to the needs of orthopaedic surgeons and our patients!

DO, CCFP (SEM), Dip. Sport Med 

USA SPORT MED FELLOWSHIP TRAINED AT 

NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY, 2010 

11 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE 

1000 SCANS EACH YEAR 

3000 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR 

My Sports Medicine fellowship at the University of Notre Dame provided amazing experiences to learn both diagnostic MSK ultrasound and guided interventions.

I believe there is a need for  physicians to have a comprehensive Continuing Education program to learn the fundamentals.

MD, CCFP (Pending)

4 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

100 SCANS EACH YEAR

200 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR

Kapil was a very early adopter and started using Ultrasound in Medical School at McGill in 2012.  

He continued learning MSK-US during rotations in his University of Calgary Family Medicine Residency and since graduation has been doing a MSK-US and Sport Medicine Apprenticeship with Dr. Johnson and Dr. Thakur.

He has been teaching ATLS and EDE (Emergency Department Echo) Course for years  and is passionate about Ultrasound eduction.

MD, CCFP(SEM), Dip. Sport Med

SPORT MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP AT MCGILL

4 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

500 SCANS EACH YEAR

500 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR

Alin obtained his medical training at the University of Calgary and McGill University.

At Group23 he staffs the busy Group23 Injection Clinic, performing 20 injections a week.

Outside of Group23 Sports Medicine, he works with the Mount Royal Cougars and Hockey Canada. He has also assisted with the Calgary Roughnecks, Calgary Hitmen, ISU Speed Skating World Cup, Cirque du Soleil, Montreal Alouettes, and Montreal Canadiens.

MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip.Sport Med

SPORT MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA

3 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

500 SCANS EACH YEAR

500 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR

Chris works as a Team Physician for Alpine Canada, works in Rural Emergency Departments, in Calgary as an ICU Extender, and his Sport Medicine Practice is based at Group23 in Calgary.  At Group23 he staffs the busy Group23 Injection Clinic, performing 20 injections a week.

Chris has also provided sideline sporting event medical coverage at the amateur, CFL, CIS (U SPORTS), CJFL, Masters, NHL and Para levels. He has an appreciation for all sports and performing arts but particularly enjoys playing and providing medical care in basketball, football, and hockey. 

MD, CCFP (SEM)

4 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

100 SCANS EACH YEAR

400 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR

Katie is an all around Sport Medicine Doctor, serving as a Faculty Member at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Clinic and Fellowship Program.  She travelled to PyeongChang for the 2018 Winter Olympics with Alpine Canada.

Adding MSK-Ultrasound and MSK-guided Injections have been a critically important step for her in both her Fellowship teaching role and in her own practice.

SMUC COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

With a background in tourism, event planning and customer service training, Charla brings her skills and attention to detail to our team. 

Most recently she has  been working in her home province in Recruitment Support and as a Community Navigator for Family Physicians in rural Nova Scotia .  

Charla is SMUC’s behind the scenes coordinator and first point of contact for inquires and feedback .