Connected Care for Every Patient

We provide specialist care for bone, joint, muscle, and nerve injuries, helping patients move forward with clear answers and the right next steps.

Care That Starts With a Referral

With a referral, these services help us assess your injury, confirm a diagnosis, and guide you toward the right next step.

Get Started Without a Referral 

These services can be booked without a referral and focus on supporting recovery through one-on-one care and ongoing guidance.

What’s Slowing You Down? 

Pain, stiffness, or weakness can make everyday movement harder than it should be. These are some of the most common injuries and conditions we help patients with. 

Shoulder

Rotator cuff tears, tendinopathy, impingement, bursitis, instability, SLAP tears, frozen shoulder, osteoarthritis, fractures, AC joint separations.

Spine

Degenerative disc disease, spondylosis, disc herniations, spondylolisthesis, fractures, sciatica, radiculopathy, myelopathy.

Elbow

Fractures, lateral and medial epicondylitis, nerve entrapments, osteoarthritis, biceps and triceps injuries, ligament injuries.

Knee

Osteoarthritis, ligament injuries, meniscal tears, anterior knee pain, tendinopathy, patellar instability, muscle strains.

Foot & Ankle

Ankle sprains, tendinopathy, osteoarthritis, plantar fasciitis, fractures.

Hand & Wrist

Carpal tunnel syndrome, trigger finger, tendon injuries, fractures, arthritis.

Hip

Osteoarthritis, tendinopathy, labral tears, bursitis, femoroacetabular impingement, muscle strains, fractures, avascular necrosis.

Mental Health

Stress, anxiety, mood concerns, support through life or injury changes.

The Team Supporting Your Recovery 

A multidisciplinary team delivering coordinated musculoskeletal care

Surgeons

Orthopaedic Surgeons

Our surgeons provide surgical care for bone, joint, and tendon conditions. 

Neurosurgeons

Our neurosurgeons provide surgical care for spine and nerve conditions. 

Affiliated Surgeons

Our affiliated surgeons support coordinated surgical consultations and care. 

Physicians

Physiatrists

Our physiatrists assess and treat joint, muscle, and nerve conditions. 

Sports Medicine Physicians

Our physicians diagnose and manage activity-related injuries and pain. 

Triage Physicians

Our triage physicians assess referrals and guide next steps in care. 

Clinical Care Team

Physiotherapists

Our physiotherapists deliver rehabilitation to support movement and function. 

Nurses/Orthopaedic Technicians

Our clinical team supports casting, procedures, and hands-on patient care. 

Allied Health Professionals

Our allied team includes massage therapy and psychology services. 

Meet Your Surgeons

Meet Your Physicians

Meet The Physiotherapists

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Patients helped through assessment, treatment, and next steps. 

On-Site Imaging & Interventional Services

Imaging and interventional services are available on-site to support diagnosis and treatment planning. Having these services in one place helps reduce extra appointments and delays.

Understanding Your Coverage Options

Many assessments and treatments are eligible for coverage through Alberta Health or extended benefits. Coverage varies by service, and our team can help you navigate your options.

How Specialist Referrals Work

From referral to next steps, here’s what to expect after your specialist referral is received.

Referral
Received 

Care begins once we receive a referral from your physician, physiotherapist, or chiropractor with a valid practitioner ID.

Referral Review & Waitlist

Our clinical team reviews and triages your referral based on clinical need, then places you on the appropriate waitlist. From there, our care coordination team will call to schedule your initial consultation. This step applies to specialist referrals only — allied health services don't require a referral and can be booked directly online.

Consultation appointment with a triage physician

A comprehensive assessment is conducted by our multidisciplinary team.

Care Plan &
Next Steps

Following your assessment, you'll receive a comprehensive treatment plan, which may include diagnostic imaging, pain management, injections, physiotherapy, specialist referral (e.g., physiatry), or surgical referral

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Hear From Our Patients 

Real feedback from patients, backed by 100+ reviews. 

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I had an amazing experience at Access Orthopaedics after tearing my ACL and meniscus while skiing in January. I was referred by urgent care and expected long wait times for imaging and surgery, but the care I received was incredibly fast and compassionate. Dr. Duce was kind, understanding, and clearly very dedicated to his patients. He initially arranged an MRI within three weeks, but during a follow up he felt that wasn’t soon enough and made calls to move it up to that same week. He even called me himself later that day to confirm the new appointment. I had my results within days and he arranged for me to see a surgeon immediately after my appointment. I’m incredibly grateful for how much he advocated for my care. Thank you as well to Dr. Lemmex for fitting me into your busy schedule for a same day surgical consult. He was patient, thorough, and answered all my questions. My surgery was scheduled quickly and actually moved up even sooner after a follow up visit. On surgery day he made what could have been a very stressful experience feel calm and reassuring, even being mindful about the scars that would be left on my leg tattoo. I truly felt I was in very capable hands. It’s now three days since surgery and my pain has been minimal. I know recovery will take time, but thanks to the incredible team at Access Orthopaedics I’m already on the road back to my active life. All of the staff were friendly and supportive, and a special thank you to Stephanie Ford for answering my many questions with such kindness and knowledge. I’m incredibly grateful to everyone at this clinic and would highly recommend them. The care and advocacy I received made a huge difference in getting me back on track so quickly.
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Erica Anne
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I visited with Dr. Michael Amatto for my chronic patellofemoral pain with full depth fissuring of my cartilage on both knees. My experience with other physiatrists at other practices prior to Dr Amatto had been quite dismissive and left me feeling rushed, not listened to, and disheartened. That was not at all the case with Dr Amatto. He took the time to listen to me, validate my experience, answer my questions and made me feel like a human and not someone to just check off before he gets to the next patient. His demeanor is friendly and I felt like he wanted to be there to help me out. I left my appointment feeling hopeful for the first time in a long time.
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LINDSAY Rieger
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Rachelle has been exceptional to work with. She is incredibly knowledgeable and talented. She has helped me to heal from an injury that multiple other physiotherapists were unable to improve.
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Michelle McKechnie
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I am so grateful to be under the care of Dr. Brett Waganast (Physiatrist) and Rachelle (Physiotherapist) at Access Orthopaedics. They are compassionate, professional and really listen. The diagnostic imaging technicians, the reception staff and the radiologists are also great! I highly recommend this clinic!
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Mitch Smith
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Been coming to Access Orthopediacs now for the past 10 months. Dr. Duce was terrific and helped me through my ruptured achillies journey. I’m now working with Rachelle in the physio department. Great understanding with this type of injury and is getting me back to almost 100%! 10/10 ????
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Conner Mullaney
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Had shoulder surgery from Dr. Lo and Physio from Jack, both have been great to deal with! The surgery went great and the recovery experience has been easy to navigate.
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Mike Sk
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I recently met with Dr Mackey regarding surgery on my shoulder. I can't recommend her enough. Her professionalism and overall attentiveness was nothing short of amazing. She listened with true enthusiasm and answered all my questions eloquently. She outlined a path forward and suggested options for me while I wait for surgery. I came away with the idea that she had my best interest at heart and I truly appreciated that. Thank you Dr Mackey and I look forward to my next visit!
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Paul Lamontagne
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Fantastic experience! I had shoulder pain for a year. Tried lots of different exercises and remedies. Different physiotherapy. Nothing worked. 3 sessions with Jack and the pain was gone. Cannot recommend more!

Focused on You and Your Recovery 

Treatment plans include one-on-one clinical time, education, and active rehabilitation to support informed decision-making and ongoing recovery.

Circle of Care

Everything working together for your recovery

We bring the right services together, so patients don’t have to navigate recovery alone. Referrals can be made by physicians, physiotherapists, or chiropractors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about referrals, appointments,
coverage, and care at Access Orthopaedics. 

Do I need a referral to access services at Access Orthopaedics? 

Some services require a referral, including physician-led assessments and specialist care. Physiotherapy, massage therapy, and psychology can be accessed directly without a referral. 

Once a referral is received, our team reviews it and contacts you to book an appointment. Appointments may take place in person, virtually, or by phone, depending on the service.
Many assessments and services are covered with a valid Alberta Health Care card. Some treatments may be covered through extended health benefits, depending on your plan.
Physiotherapy focuses on active, evidence-based care with one-on-one sessions. Treatment includes assessment, education, and exercise-based rehabilitation, with additional techniques used when appropriate.
Direct billing is available for many extended health insurance plans. Coverage varies by provider, and our team can help confirm billing options before your appointment.