Dr. Steven J. MacDonald, MD

Dr. Steven MacDonald is an orthopedic surgeon practicing in London, Ontario, Canada. He is known for hip and knee replacement and randomized trials of joint replacement technology.

Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Western University and former Chair/Chief of the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery and J.C. Kennedy Chair in Orthopaedic Surgery (2013-2024).

Joint replacement replaces worn hips and knees with implants, relieving pain and restoring mobility for people with arthritis. Orthopedic surgeons are medical doctors who treat conditions of the bones, joints, ligaments, tendons and muscles.

About Dr. Steven MacDonald

• Full Name: Steven J. MacDonald, MD
• Credentials: MD
• Specialty: Orthopaedic surgery
• Subspecialty: Adult hip and knee reconstruction
• Current Role: Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, Western University
• Years in Practice: On faculty since 1996
• 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

London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital / Western Bone and Joint Institute

• City: London, Ontario N6G 2V4, Canada
• Phone: (519) 685-8500
• Email: steven.macdonald@lhsc.on.ca (as listed on Orthobullets)

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:

• Primary hip and knee replacement
• Revision hip and knee replacement
• Randomized clinical trials of new joint replacement technology and implant materials

Education and Training

• Undergraduate: BSc, Western University
• Medical School: MD, University of Toronto
• Residency: Orthopaedic surgery, Western University
• Fellowships: Adult joint reconstruction, Western University and Chicago, Illinois; adult hip reconstruction, Bern, Switzerland

Certifications, License and Affiliations

• Academic Appointment: Professor, Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University (full professor since 2008)
• Hospital Affiliation: London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital
• Research: Core researcher, Western Bone and Joint Institute

Insurance

In Canada, insured hospital and physician services are covered by the provincial health plan (OHIP in Ontario) with a referral. Private insurance lists do not apply to most services. Confirm coverage with the clinic.

Fees

Consultation fees are not published. Most insured services in Ontario are billed to OHIP; ask the clinic about any uninsured services.

Professional Information

• President of the (North American) Knee Society and of the Canadian Arthroplasty Society
• Hip Society John Charnley Award (twice) and Frank Stinchfield Award; Knee Society Insall and Coventry Awards
• Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society Founders Medal (twice)
• Former Site Chief of Surgery (2005-2014) and Orthopaedic Surgery (2001-2014), University Hospital, LHSC
• More than 200 peer-reviewed articles and chapters; 25 research grants; more than 350 presentations

Reviews and Ratings

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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.

• Western Bone and Joint Institute profile
• Schulich news (2020 reappointment)
• Western expertise profile
• Orthobullets profile

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dr. Steven MacDonald known for?

Dr. Steven MacDonald is known for hip and knee replacement and randomized trials of joint replacement technology.

Where does Dr. Steven MacDonald practice?

He practices at London Health Sciences Centre, University Hospital, and the Western Bone and Joint Institute in London, Ontario, 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. Steven MacDonald?

In Ontario, joint replacement consultations usually need a referral from a family doctor. You can also send a request through the Book An Appointment button.

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