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.

Our Team

Cobus Smith
MD, FRCS(C)

Medical Office Assistant
Brooke

Phone: (250) 754-9244
Email: brookeh@smithortho.ca

Cobus Smith MD, FRCS(C)

Dr. Smith immigrated to Canada from South-Africa in 1998. He practiced Orthopaedic Surgery in Regina Saskatchewan, until 2007, when he relocated to Nanaimo.

"I felt that the wait times for Orthopaedic surgery consultation and access to care was unacceptable, which led to the development and design of the Enhanced access to Orthopaedic Care project in Nanaimo."


Medical Office Assistant
Brooke

Phone: (250) 754-9244
Fax:
Email: brookeh@smithortho.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Primary hip, knee and shoulder replacement
  • Complex hip and knee revision arthroplasty/reconstruction
  • Orthopaedic trauma surgery of the upper and lower limbs.

Medical School

  • University of the Orange Free State, South Africa-1982

Residency

  • University of Pretoria, South Africa-1992-1997
  • University of Saskatchewan, Canada-2004

Fellowship Training

  • Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Reconstruction
  • University of Saskatchewan-2004

Certification

  • Fellow, College of Physicians and Surgeons of South Africa
  • M Med (Ortho) -Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
  • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Academic Role

  • Clinical instructor-UBC Department of orthopaedics

Highlights/Achievements/Community Service

  • Award for Excellence in …

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

Brad Ashman
MD

Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: (250) 591-4745
Fax: 250-591-4703
Email: cameronortho@shaw.ca

Brad Ashman MD

Dr. Brad Ashman relocated to Nanaimo from Prince George, BC, in September 2023. He joined Nanaimo Orthopaedics from a full-time comprehensive orthopaedic practice at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia.

He graduated with a degree from the University of British Columbia before completing medical school and his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of British Columbia. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Dr. Ashman was a staff orthopaedic surgeon in Prince George from 2018-2023.

Dr. Ashman has an interest in orthopaedic education and has performed and published research on ACL reconstruction and trauma of the shoulder and ankle.


Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: (250) 591-4745
Fax: 250-591-4703
Email: cameronortho@shaw.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Open and arthroscopic joint preservation surgery/reconstruction of the shoulder and knee
  • Primary hip, knee and shoulder replacement
  • Orthopaedic trauma surgery of the upper and lower limbs
  • General/comprehensive orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities

Medical School

  • University of British Columbia 2007-2011

Residency

  • University of British Columbia 2011-2016

Fellowship Training

  • Subspecialty training in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from The Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA

Certification

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC – Active Full Orthopaedic Surgery License 
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada – Specialist Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery 
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

Academic Role

  • UBC Department of Orthopaedics - Clinical Assistant Professor

Nick Pasic
MSC, MD, FRCSC

Medical Office Assistant
Tara

Phone: 250-824-2890
Fax: 778-787-1505

Nick Pasic MSC, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Nick Pasic established his orthopaedic practice in Nanaimo in November 2023. He has specialized training and expertise in the areas of advanced knee, shoulder and ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and transplantation, shoulder instability surgery and care of the athlete. Dr. Pasic completed his undergraduate degree at Western University while playing 4 years of varsity football. He subsequently completed a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology and Sports Medicine studying chronic exertional compartment syndrome. He went on to complete his medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency at the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University.

Following residency, Dr. Pasic completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. While there, he served as a member of the orthopaedic staff for various professional teams including the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Rapids. He subsequently completed an additional fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma and Foot and Ankle surgery at Western University.

His commitment to advancing orthopaedic knowledge is demonstrated through his involvement in clinical and biomechanical research projects, which he has presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Pasic is also passionate about orthopaedic education and contributes to training programs in the field.

See Dr. Pasic’s publications here.


Medical Office Assistant
Tara

Phone: 250-824-2890
Fax: 778-787-1505
Email:

Current Clinical Interests

  • Open and arthroscopic joint preservation surgery/reconstruction of the knee, ankle
    and shoulder
  • Knee, ankle and shoulder instability
  • Orthopaedic trauma surgery of the upper and lower limbs
  • Foot and ankle reconstructive surgery
  • Primary hip, knee and shoulder replacement
  • General/comprehensive orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities

Current Research Interests

  • Cartilage transplantation
  • Ligament reconstruction
  • Biologic augmentation to healing
  • Shoulder instability

Medical School

  • Western University 2012-2016

Residency

  • Western University 2016-2021

Fellowship Training

  • Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, University of Colorado, CU Sports Medicine,
    Denver, CO, USA
  • Orthopaedic Trauma & Foot and Ankle Surgery, Western University, London, ON

Certification

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC – Active Full Orthopaedic Surgery
    License 
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada – Specialist Certificate in
    Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

Academic Role

  • UBC Department of Orthopaedics - Clinical Assistant Professor

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

  • ....
  • ....
  • ....

Highlights/Achievements/Community Service

  • Award for Excellence in …

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

Paul Voorhoeve
MD, FRCS(C)

Medical Office Assistant
Chelaine

Phone: (250) 591-0265
Email: dr.voorhoeve@shaw.ca

Paul Voorhoeve MD, FRCS(C)


Medical Office Assistant
Chelaine

Phone: (250) 591-0265
Fax:
Email: dr.voorhoeve@shaw.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction
  • Primary and Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
  • General Orthopaedic Trauma

Medical School

  • University of British Columbia

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia

Fellowship Training

  • Arthroplasty and General Orthopaedic Trauma, Nelson Marlborough Health Authority, New Zealand
  • Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction - Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto Ontario

Certification

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Academic Role

  • Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia

Musculoskeletal Team

Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: 778-441-4782

Musculoskeletal Team


Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: 778-441-4782
Fax:
Email:

Shelly

Shelly


Ashley

Ashley


Brooke

Brooke


Coral

Coral


Chelaine

Chelaine


Chelsea

Chelsea


Cobus Smith
MD, FRCS(C)

Medical Office Assistant
Brooke

Phone: (250) 754-9244
Email: brookeh@smithortho.ca

Cobus Smith MD, FRCS(C)

Dr. Smith immigrated to Canada from South-Africa in 1998. He practiced Orthopaedic Surgery in Regina Saskatchewan, until 2007, when he relocated to Nanaimo.

"I felt that the wait times for Orthopaedic surgery consultation and access to care was unacceptable, which led to the development and design of the Enhanced access to Orthopaedic Care project in Nanaimo."


Medical Office Assistant
Brooke

Phone: (250) 754-9244
Fax:
Email: brookeh@smithortho.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Primary hip, knee and shoulder replacement
  • Complex hip and knee revision arthroplasty/reconstruction
  • Orthopaedic trauma surgery of the upper and lower limbs.

Medical School

  • University of the Orange Free State, South Africa-1982

Residency

  • University of Pretoria, South Africa-1992-1997
  • University of Saskatchewan, Canada-2004

Fellowship Training

  • Fellowship in Orthopaedic Surgery and Joint Reconstruction
  • University of Saskatchewan-2004

Certification

  • Fellow, College of Physicians and Surgeons of South Africa
  • M Med (Ortho) -Colleges of Medicine of South Africa
  • Fellow, Royal College of Surgeons of Canada

Academic Role

  • Clinical instructor-UBC Department of orthopaedics

Highlights/Achievements/Community Service

  • Award for Excellence in …

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

Brad Ashman
MD

Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: (250) 591-4745
Fax: 250-591-4703
Email: cameronortho@shaw.ca

Brad Ashman MD

Dr. Brad Ashman relocated to Nanaimo from Prince George, BC, in September 2023. He joined Nanaimo Orthopaedics from a full-time comprehensive orthopaedic practice at the University Hospital of Northern British Columbia.

He graduated with a degree from the University of British Columbia before completing medical school and his orthopedic surgery residency at the University of British Columbia. He subsequently completed a fellowship in Orthopedic Sports Medicine at the Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA. Dr. Ashman was a staff orthopaedic surgeon in Prince George from 2018-2023.

Dr. Ashman has an interest in orthopaedic education and has performed and published research on ACL reconstruction and trauma of the shoulder and ankle.


Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: (250) 591-4745
Fax: 250-591-4703
Email: cameronortho@shaw.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Open and arthroscopic joint preservation surgery/reconstruction of the shoulder and knee
  • Primary hip, knee and shoulder replacement
  • Orthopaedic trauma surgery of the upper and lower limbs
  • General/comprehensive orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities

Medical School

  • University of British Columbia 2007-2011

Residency

  • University of British Columbia 2011-2016

Fellowship Training

  • Subspecialty training in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine from The Cincinnati Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center, Cincinnati, OH, USA

Certification

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC – Active Full Orthopaedic Surgery License 
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada – Specialist Certificate in Orthopaedic Surgery 
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

Academic Role

  • UBC Department of Orthopaedics - Clinical Assistant Professor

Nick Pasic
MSC, MD, FRCSC

Medical Office Assistant
Tara

Phone: 250-824-2890
Fax: 778-787-1505

Nick Pasic MSC, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Nick Pasic established his orthopaedic practice in Nanaimo in November 2023. He has specialized training and expertise in the areas of advanced knee, shoulder and ankle arthroscopy, cartilage preservation and transplantation, shoulder instability surgery and care of the athlete. Dr. Pasic completed his undergraduate degree at Western University while playing 4 years of varsity football. He subsequently completed a Master’s of Science in Kinesiology and Sports Medicine studying chronic exertional compartment syndrome. He went on to complete his medical school and orthopaedic surgery residency at the Schulich School of Medicine at Western University.

Following residency, Dr. Pasic completed a Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery fellowship at the University of Colorado in Denver, Colorado. While there, he served as a member of the orthopaedic staff for various professional teams including the Colorado Avalanche, Denver Nuggets, and Colorado Rapids. He subsequently completed an additional fellowship in Orthopaedic Trauma and Foot and Ankle surgery at Western University.

His commitment to advancing orthopaedic knowledge is demonstrated through his involvement in clinical and biomechanical research projects, which he has presented at national and international conferences. Dr. Pasic is also passionate about orthopaedic education and contributes to training programs in the field.

See Dr. Pasic’s publications here.


Medical Office Assistant
Tara

Phone: 250-824-2890
Fax: 778-787-1505
Email:

Current Clinical Interests

  • Open and arthroscopic joint preservation surgery/reconstruction of the knee, ankle
    and shoulder
  • Knee, ankle and shoulder instability
  • Orthopaedic trauma surgery of the upper and lower limbs
  • Foot and ankle reconstructive surgery
  • Primary hip, knee and shoulder replacement
  • General/comprehensive orthopaedic conditions of the upper and lower extremities

Current Research Interests

  • Cartilage transplantation
  • Ligament reconstruction
  • Biologic augmentation to healing
  • Shoulder instability

Medical School

  • Western University 2012-2016

Residency

  • Western University 2016-2021

Fellowship Training

  • Sports Medicine & Shoulder Surgery, University of Colorado, CU Sports Medicine,
    Denver, CO, USA
  • Orthopaedic Trauma & Foot and Ankle Surgery, Western University, London, ON

Certification

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC – Active Full Orthopaedic Surgery
    License 
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada – Specialist Certificate in
    Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada

Academic Role

  • UBC Department of Orthopaedics - Clinical Assistant Professor

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

  • ....
  • ....
  • ....

Highlights/Achievements/Community Service

  • Award for Excellence in …

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

Paul Voorhoeve
MD, FRCS(C)

Medical Office Assistant
Chelaine

Phone: (250) 591-0265
Email: dr.voorhoeve@shaw.ca

Paul Voorhoeve MD, FRCS(C)


Medical Office Assistant
Chelaine

Phone: (250) 591-0265
Fax:
Email: dr.voorhoeve@shaw.ca

Current Clinical Interests

  • Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction
  • Primary and Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
  • General Orthopaedic Trauma

Medical School

  • University of British Columbia

Residency

  • Orthopaedic Surgery, University of British Columbia

Fellowship Training

  • Arthroplasty and General Orthopaedic Trauma, Nelson Marlborough Health Authority, New Zealand
  • Adult Lower Extremity Reconstruction - Revision Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Mt. Sinai Hospital, Toronto Ontario

Certification

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

Academic Role

  • Clinical Instructor, Department of Orthopaedics, University of British Columbia

Musculoskeletal Team

Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: 778-441-4782

Musculoskeletal Team


Medical Office Assistant
Ashley

Phone: 778-441-4782
Fax:
Email:

Shelly

Shelly


Ashley

Ashley


Brooke

Brooke


Coral

Coral


Chelaine

Chelaine


Chelsea

Chelsea