Urgent Care

If you are experiencing an urgent need for care due to a traumatic injury, please go to the Emergency Department of the Nanaimo Regional General Hospital.

Orthopaedic surgeons from our clinic are on call at the hospital for emergency orthopaedic needs.

Foot and Ankle Surgery

Specializing Physicians

Jane Yeoh
MD, FRCS(C)

Medical Office Assistant
Chelsea

Phone: 250-591-6911

Jane Yeoh MD, FRCS(C)

Dr. Yeoh opened her practice in Nanaimo in May 2019. She has orthopaedic interests in foot and ankle surgery, arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery, shoulder surgery and orthopaedic trauma.

After her kinesiology degree with honours and medical school, she completed her orthopaedic residency at the University of British Columbia. She has subspecialty training in foot and ankle surgery from the Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, USA. She also has subspecialty training in shoulder reconstruction, and arthroscopic knee surgery from the University of British Columbia.

Dr. Yeoh has presented research and published articles and chapters in the areas of foot and ankle, shoulder, and orthopaedic trauma. She is committed to providing quality care to her patients.


Medical Office Assistant
Chelsea

Phone: 250-591-6911
Fax:
Email:

Current Clinical Interests

  • Foot and ankle reconstructive surgery
  • Arthroscopic surgery of the knee and shoulder
  • General orthopaedics, EXCEPT elective pediatric and spine

Medical School

  • University of British Columbia Medical School, BC Canada

Residency

  • University of British Columbia Orthopaedic Residency Program, BC Canada

Fellowship Training

  • Subspecialty foot and ankle surgery: Campbell Clinic Orthopaedics, Memphis TN USA
  • Subspecialty arthroscopic, reconstructive and joint preservation surgery: University of British Columbia, BC Canada

Certification

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC – Active Full Orthopaedic Surgery License (2017-present)
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada – Specialist Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery (2016-present)
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

John Birchard
MD, FRCS(C)

Medical Office Assistant
Shelly

Phone: (250) 753-2500
Email: shelly.wilbey@shaw.ca

John Birchard MD, FRCS(C)


Medical Office Assistant
Shelly

Phone: (250) 753-2500
Fax:
Email: shelly.wilbey@shaw.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Adult Hip Knee and Shoulder Replacement
  • Cartilage and Soft Tissue Knee Reconstruction
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Upper & Lower,
  • Shoulder Surgery

Medical School

  • Queen's University, Kingston Ontario

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery Queen's University

Fellowship Training

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, UBC
  • Knee Arthroplasty and Arthroscopy Fellowship, UBC
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship, UBC
  • General Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen's University

Certification

  • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada
  • Diploma, Sports Med (CASM)

Academic Role

  • Assistant Professo, Orthopaedic Surgery, Queen's University 1994-2005
  • Clinical Instructor, UBC

Jed Laughren
MD, FRCS(C)

Medical Office Assistant
Coral

Phone: (250) 591-0264
Email: dr.laughren@shaw.ca

Jed Laughren MD, FRCS(C)


Medical Office Assistant
Coral

Phone: (250) 591-0264
Fax:
Email: dr.laughren@shaw.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Adult Hip and Knee Replacement
  • Cartilage and Soft Tissue Knee Reconstruction
  • Orthopaedic Trauma Surgery Upper & Lower, Pelvis andAcetabulum

Medical School

  • University of …

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of …

Fellowship Training

  • Orthopaedic Trauma Fellowship, …..
  • Knee Arthroplasty and
  • Arthroscopy Fellowship,…
  • Sports Medicine Fellowship, …

Certification

  • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Academic Role

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Highlights/Achievements/Community Service

  • Award for Excellence in …