Dr. Lu Zhang

Assistant: 

Clinical Interests: 

Dr. Zhang has a special interest in trauma and primary hip and knee arthroplasty procedures.  He also provides community orthopaedic services such as rotator cuff repairs and meniscal repairs.  He combines his knowledge of the orthopaedic literature with his diverse clinical experience to arrive at the best solutions.

Professional Experience:

• 2012-present, Orthopaedic Surgeon, Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer, Alberta

Post Graduate Training: 

• 2010-2011, Sports Medicine and Trauma Fellowship, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
• 2006-2010, Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia

Education:

• 1987, Bachelor of Medicine, Peking University Health Science Center, Peking (Beijing), China
• 2001, Master of Science, Aberdeen University, Aberdeen, Scotland 

Professional Appointments:

• 2024-2026, Orthopaedic Surgery Department Chief, Red Deer, Regional Hospital Centre, Red Deer, Alberta
• 2024-present, Alberta Orthopaedic Society Board of Directors

Professional Memberships:

• Alberta Medical Association (AMA)
• Alberta Orthopaedic Association (AOS)
• Canadian Orthopaedic Association (COA)
• College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA)
• Orthopedic Trauma Association
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC), Fellow