Ultrasound-Guided MSK Injections for Canadian Doctors

MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip.Sport Med

RMSK Certification since 2019

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.

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

In my community, I have taken on the role of physician lead for a major change project to improve access to orthopaedic care in Northern BC including non-operative care.

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 

SPORT MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP AT 

NOTRE DAME UNIVERSITY

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.

MDCM, CCFP (Pending)

4 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

100 SCANS EACH YEAR

200 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR

Kapil graduated with a Bachelor of Anatomy, followed by a M.Sc. in Experimental Medicine at McGill University. He was also a volunteer first responder in Montreal for a 5 year period over that time. 

Kapil was a very early adopter of ultrasound, becoming one of the first medical students in Canada to ascertain full Emergency Department Echo (CPOCUS / EDE 1) certification in his Med 4 year while at McGill.

He continues to teach ATLS and EDE courses and is passionate about Ultrasound education.

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. 

Chris has also provided sideline sporting event medical coverage at the amateur, CFL, CIS (U SPORTS), CJFL, Masters, NHL and Para levels. 

MD, CCFP (SEM), Dip.Sport Med

SPORT MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY

4 YEARS OF ULTRASOUND USE

400 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.

MD, CCFP, FCFPC, EM, SEM, 

RMSK since 2009

One of the very first sports medicine doctors in Canada to achieve the RMSK designation.

15 YRS OF ULTRASOUND USE

2000 SCANS A YEAR

2000 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR

Dr. Jones is a Nova Scotian living in Midland, Ontario with a family of 4 amazing children.

She divides her workweek between Emergency Room work at Georgian Bay General Hospital  and her Sports Medicine Clinic in Midland.

She has served for many years as the team physician for Hockey Canada U-18 National Women's Program

Andi has been teaching MSK US to sports medicine and orthopedic residents and fellows for more than a decade.

MD, CCFP ( SEM), Dip. Sport Med

In 2018, Dr. Hall became one of the first Canadian sport medicine doctors to perform Stem Cell injections for treatment of knee osteoarthritis.

5 YRS OF ULTRASOUND USE

1000 SCANS A YEAR

500 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR

Dr. Hall is an owner of Grand River Sports Medicine in Kitchener, Ontario.  

He continues to have a busy sports medicine practice with a focus on arthritis management and regenerative medicine such as PRP.

His Ultrasound training took him on numerous courses in Canada, the USA and in Mexico and is pleased to be able to share some of that knowledge by teaching with SMUC.

He has worked with members of the Toronto Maple Leafs, Toronto Raptors and the National Ballet Company and has covered Winter  Olympic events in 2010 and the Pan Am Games in 2003 and 2015.

MD, CCFP

Certificate of IROM -

Interventional Regenerative 

Orthopedic Medicine 2018

8 YRS OF ULTRASOUND USE

2000 SCANS A YEAR

5000 INJECTIONS EACH YEAR  

Dr. Gupta  is an owner of Cloud Care Clinics in Toronto.

Trained in Family Medicine, he quickly became a firm believer in holistic pain management and has  been adding new skills almost every year to help his patients heal from injuries and trauma.

He started using US for his injections in 2016 and it has transformed his practice and his results for his patients. 

His main focus at the moment is regenerative medicine techniques such as PRP and prolotherapy mixed with nerve blocks for chronic pain management.

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 .