Dr. Paul Duffy, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Paul J. Duffy is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee arthroplasty and trauma care in Calgary. With extensive expertise in complex orthopaedic trauma and reconstructive joint surgery, Dr. Duffy is committed to delivering world-class surgical care to patients requiring primary and revision joint replacements.

Dr. Duffy serves as the Chief of the Section of Orthopaedic Trauma at the University of Calgary and is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the Cumming School of Medicine. Raised in Newfoundland, his extensive training includes medical school and orthopaedic residency at Memorial University in St John’s Newfoundland, an Orthopaedic Trauma/Arthroplasty Fellowship at Dalhousie University, a Clinical Research Fellowship in Edinburgh, Scotland, and a highly specialized Pelvic and Acetabular Trauma Fellowship at St. Georges NHS Trust in London, UK. With a career dedicated to innovation and excellence, Dr. Duffy is renowned for his ability to manage complex joint reconstruction following trauma as well as the care of multiply injured patients.

Dr. Duffy also served as a contracted orthopaedic trauma surgeon for the Canadian military in Afghanistan, providing critical surgical care to injured service members in a high-stakes combat environment. His work in military medicine underscores his expertise in managing severe trauma cases under extreme conditions.

Beyond his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Duffy is an esteemed team leader for large-scale humanitarian surgical missions. As a key member of Team Broken Earth, he has led multiple surgical teams on missions to Guatemala and Haiti, providing life-changing orthopaedic care to underserved populations. His commitment to global health has cemented his reputation as a compassionate and skilled surgeon dedicated to improving access to specialized orthopaedic care worldwide.

At his Calgary-based practice, Dr. Duffy offers advanced hip and knee arthroplasty procedures, focusing on patient-centered care and state-of-the-art surgical techniques to restore mobility and enhance quality of life. With a wealth of experience in both trauma and elective surgery, he provides a comprehensive approach to joint reconstruction, ensuring optimal outcomes for every patient.