Dr. Robert Litchfield

Dr. Robert B. Litchfield, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Robert Litchfield is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in London, Ontario, Canada. He is known for shoulder surgery and sports medicine for knee and shoulder injuries.

Medical Director of the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic and Professor in the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University.

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. Robert Litchfield

• Full Name: Robert B. (Bob) Litchfield, MD, FRCSC
• Credentials: MD, FRCSC
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Orthopaedic sport medicine; shoulder
• Current Role: Medical Director, Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic
• 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

Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic

• Address: 3M Centre, Western University campus, London, Ontario, Canada
• Surgery: University Hospital, London Health Sciences 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:

• Shoulder disorders, including instability and rotator cuff tears
• Activity-related knee and shoulder injuries
• Arthroscopic and open shoulder reconstruction, including arthroplasty
• Clinical trials in shoulder surgery and sports medicine

Education and Training

• Medical School: MD, Western University
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Western University
• Fellowships: Sports medicine with Dr. Peter Fowler (Western) and with Dr. Richard Hawkins, Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Vail, Colorado

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointment: Professor, Department of Surgery, Western University (since 2002); Fellowship Director, Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
• Memberships: American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons, AAOS, Herodicus Society, AANA, Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine

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

• Consultant to the NHL Players Association
• Orthopaedic surgeon to dozens of Canadian Alpine Ski Team members; member of the Canadian medical team at the Vancouver and Sochi Olympics
• President-Elect of the Canadian Orthopaedic Association (per Huntsville Sports Hall of Fame)
• Part of the Fowler Kennedy team that received the CIHR/CMAJ Top Achievement in Health Research Award (2009)

Reviews and Ratings

No verified platform rating with a review count was captured for this doctor at the time of verification. Find MD Health does not create its own rating or ranking.

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.

• Fowler Kennedy profile
• Fowler Kennedy fellowship page
• Western expertise profile
• Huntsville Sports Hall of Fame

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Robert Litchfield known for?

Dr. Robert Litchfield is known for shoulder surgery and sports medicine for knee and shoulder injuries.

Where does Dr. Robert Litchfield practice?

He sees patients at the Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic in the 3M Centre on the Western University campus in London, Ontario, and operates at University Hospital, LHSC.

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. Robert Litchfield?

In Ontario, a referral from a family doctor is usually needed. You can also send a request through the Book An Appointment button.

Find MD Health Disclaimer

Provider location, specialty information, insurance participation, and availability may change. Confirm current details directly with Fowler Kennedy Sport Medicine Clinic.