Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon · The Ottawa Hospital
Dr. George
Grammatopoulos
Dr. George Grammatopoulos is an internationally recognised hip and knee specialist at The Ottawa Hospital, where he serves as Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon, Fellowship Director for Arthroplasty, and Director of Research and Innovation for Orthopaedics. He completed his surgical training and DPhil at the University of Oxford, bringing a uniquely global perspective to every patient's care.
World-Class Clinical Specialisation
Specialised surgical innovation across primary and complex orthopaedic disciplines — from hip preservation to complex revision arthroplasty.
Procedures
Hip Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Hip arthroplasty is a surgical procedure that replaces damaged or diseased hip joint components with artificial implants. It…
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Hip Preservation
Hip preservation encompasses a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments designed to maintain the native hip joint and…
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Knee Replacement (Arthroplasty)
Knee replacement (knee arthroplasty) is a surgical procedure to resurface or replace damaged knee joint components with artificial…
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Acetabular Hip Dysplasia
A condition in which the hip socket does not fully cover the ball of the upper thigh bone,…
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A condition in which the cartilage cushioning the hip joint gradually breaks down, resulting in pain, stiffness, and…
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A condition in which the cartilage cushioning the knee joint gradually breaks down, resulting in pain, stiffness, decreased…
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Internationally Recognised Hip & Knee Specialist
Dr. George Grammatopoulos is a Hip and Knee Arthroplasty and Trauma Staff Surgeon with a comprehensive orthopedic practice spanning the full spectrum of hip surgery, from joint preservation to complex primary and revision arthroplasty. He is among a small number of surgeons in Canada with specialized expertise across all aspects of hip care.
- Staff Orthopaedic Surgeon & Fellowship Director for Arthroplasty Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital (2019–Present)
- Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine University of Ottawa (2019–Present)
- Director of Research & Innovation Division of Orthopaedic Surgery, The Ottawa Hospital (2024–Present)
Honours & Awards
Advancing Hip Surgery Through Evidence
Research interests include cup orientation, hip-spine interaction, pre-operative patient optimisation, biomarkers for osteoarthritis, pathomechanisms of young adult hip disease, and post-operative outcomes following hip surgery.
Referring a Patient?
Dr. Grammatopoulos accepts patients from across Ontario through the Champlain Regional Orthopaedic Network. All appointments require a physician referral.