Dr. Mohit Bhandari
Dr. Mohit Bhandari is an orthopedic surgeon and Chair of Surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, known for orthopedic trauma and evidence-based surgery.
Dr. Mohit Bhandari, MD, MSc, PhD
Dr. Mohit Bhandari is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. He is known for orthopaedic trauma and evidence-based orthopaedic surgery.
Distinguished University Professor and Chair of the Department of Surgery at McMaster University, and Senior Tier Canada Research Chair in Surgical Innovation.
Orthopedic trauma surgery repairs broken bones after injury so patients can heal properly and regain function. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Mohit Bhandari
- Full Name: Mohit Bhandari, MD, MSc, PhD, C.M., O.Ont.
- Credentials: MD, MSc, PhD
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Orthopaedic trauma
- Current Role: Chair, Department of Surgery, McMaster University
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Referral through the Canadian health system; not confirmed
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)
Address and Contact
McMaster University, Department of Surgery / Division of Orthopaedic Surgery
- City: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
- Clinic Address and Phone: Not captured; confirm through McMaster or Hamilton Health Sciences
Appointment requests can be sent through the Book An Appointment button on this page. Office hours and patient portal details are not listed here unless the practice publishes them. Contact details verified September 30, 2026.
Specialties and Education
His published areas of care and procedures include:
- Musculoskeletal trauma and fracture care
- Large surgical clinical trials and meta-analyses
- Evidence-based orthopaedic practice
- Screening for intimate partner violence in fracture clinics
Education and Training
- Undergraduate: Biology, McMaster University
- Medical School: MD, University of Toronto, 1994
- Master’s: MSc in Health Research Methodology (Clinical Epidemiology and Biostatistics), McMaster University, 1998
- Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, McMaster University, 2003
- Fellowship: Trauma, University of Minnesota, 2005
- Doctorate: PhD, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, 2009
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointments: Distinguished University Professor (2021); John A. Bauer Chair in Surgery; Canada Research Chair in Surgical Innovation (previously Evidence-Based Orthopaedics)
- Honours: Officer of the Order of Canada; Order of Ontario
Insurance
In Canada, insured physician and hospital services are covered by the provincial health plan with a referral. Private insurance lists do not apply to most services. Confirm coverage with the clinic.
Fees
Consultation fees, self-pay prices, payment methods and cancellation policy are not publicly listed. Ask the practice for current pricing when you book.
Professional Information
- Past President, Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- Royal College Medal, Edouard Samson Award and Kappa Delta Award
- More than 1,000 publications and $60 million in research funding; among the top 10 most cited orthopaedic fracture surgeons
- Lead editor of Evidence-Based Orthopaedics; Editor-in-Chief of OrthoEvidence; co-host of the JBJS OrthoJOE podcast
- Leads the INORMUS study of 40,000 trauma patients in low and middle income countries
- Has mentored more than 200 graduate students
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Verification
Key details on this page were checked against the public sources below on September 30, 2026. Official hospital, university and society sources were used first.
- Clarity Research profile
- McMaster Health Sciences news (Chair of Surgery)
- McMaster Department of Surgery
- McMaster Brighter World (2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Mohit Bhandari known for?
Dr. Mohit Bhandari is known for orthopaedic trauma and evidence-based orthopaedic surgery.
Where does Dr. Mohit Bhandari practice?
He is Chair of the Department of Surgery at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, and a surgeon in its Division of Orthopaedic Surgery.
What does an orthopedic surgeon do?
An orthopedic surgeon is a medical doctor who diagnoses and treats conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles, including fractures, arthritis, sports injuries, spine problems and joint replacement surgery.
How can I book with Dr. Mohit Bhandari?
In Ontario, specialist visits usually need a referral from a family doctor. You can also send a request through the Book An Appointment button.
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