Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi
Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi is an orthopedic surgeon at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre in Calgary, Canada, known for sports medicine and ACL surgery.
Dr. Nicholas G. H. Mohtadi, MD, MSc, FRCSC
Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He is known for ACL reconstruction, sports medicine and patient-reported outcome research.
Clinical Professor in the Department of Surgery, Cumming School of Medicine, and orthopaedic sport medicine surgeon at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre, which he led from 2015.
Sports orthopedics repairs ligaments, cartilage and tendons so athletes and active people can return to the activities they love. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.
About Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi
- Full Name: Nicholas (Nick) G. H. Mohtadi, MD, MSc, FRCSC, DRCPSC
- Credentials: MD, MSc, FRCSC, Diploma in Sport Medicine
- Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
- Subspecialty: Orthopaedic sport medicine
- Current Role: Clinical Professor, Cumming School of Medicine
- Years in Practice: More than 33 years in full-time orthopaedic sport medicine
- Languages: Not published
- Gender: Male
- New Patients: Referral through the Alberta health system; not confirmed
- Telehealth: Not confirmed
- NPI: Not applicable (practices outside the United States)
Address and Contact
University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre
- City: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
- Street Address and Phone: Not captured; contact the Sport Medicine Centre
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:
- ACL reconstruction (including comparisons of patellar tendon, hamstring and double-bundle grafts)
- Knee and shoulder sports injuries
- Hip arthroscopy and labral surgery research
- Patient-reported outcome measures
- Randomized clinical trials in sport medicine
Education and Training
- Medical Degree: MD (institution not stated in the sources checked)
- Graduate Degree: MSc, with training in clinical epidemiology
- Fellowship: Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
Certifications, License and Affiliations
- Academic Appointments: Clinical Professor, Department of Surgery; Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Kinesiology, University of Calgary
- Research Memberships: McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health; Sport Injury Prevention Research Centre
Insurance
In Alberta, insured physician services are covered by the Alberta Health Care Insurance Plan with a referral. Confirm coverage with the Sport Medicine Centre.
Fees
Consultation fees are not published. Most insured services in Alberta are billed to the provincial plan; ask the clinic about uninsured services.
Professional Information
- Former professional tennis player who played at Wimbledon
- Editorial board, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine; board member, Canadian Academy of Sport and Exercise Medicine
- Named a 2018 Honoured Athletic Leader by the Calgary Booster Club
- Long-time physician to University of Calgary Dinos athletes
- Presented ten-year results of a randomized ACL graft trial at the 2025 ISAKOS Congress
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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.
- ISAKOS 2025 faculty biography
- University of Calgary profile
- University of Calgary news (2015)
- University of Calgary news (2018)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi known for?
Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi is known for ACL reconstruction, sports medicine and patient-reported outcome research.
Where does Dr. Nicholas Mohtadi practice?
He practices at the University of Calgary Sport Medicine Centre in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
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. Nicholas Mohtadi?
In Alberta, a referral from a family doctor is usually needed. You can also send a request through the Book An Appointment button.
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