Dr. Darrell Ogilvie-Harris

Dr. Ogilvie-Harris attended the University of Liverpool in England where he received a B.Sc. Honours degree in Biochemistry. He was awarded a Distinction in Medicine and in Surgery receiving his medical degree with Honours (M.B.,Ch.B. Hons.)

In Canada he did a Masters Degree in Medical Science researching on continuous passive motion. He received his specialist certification in Orthopedic Surgery after completing a residency in the University of Toronto. He has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Orthopaedic Surgery since 1981 (F.R..C.S).

He has been a Staff orthopedic surgeon since 1982 at Toronto Western Hospital, and was Chief of Orthopedic Surgery for 10 years. He has held academic and administrative posts, such as director of the residency program and head of the trauma committee. He spearheaded the Smith and Nephew Chair of Orthopedic Research, a fundraising campaign that has become a University Chair with a value of over $2,000,000.

He has published over one hundred scientific papers plus many book chapters, and has lectured around the world. His special interest has been sports injuries with focus on preventative programs and rehabilitation. He is co-founder of the Sports Medicine Specialists - a center of excellence for sports related diagnosis and treatment.

He is currently the Program Director for the newly established Orthopedic Sports Medicine Program at U of T. He has particular expertise in arthroscopy and arthroscopic reconstruction pioneered the use of arthroscopy for small joints such as the ankle, elbow and shoulder.

His current research projects focus on cartilage regeneration and transplantation.

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