How to Choose the Right Orthopaedic Knee Surgeon in Calgary

If knee pain has been affecting your daily life for months or even years, hearing that surgery may be an option can bring a lot of questions. One of the biggest is simple: How do I choose the right surgeon for me? Whether you live in Calgary, elsewhere in Alberta, or are travelling from another […]

Why Does My Back Hurt More When I Sit for Long Periods?

By mid-afternoon, it starts: a dull ache across your lower back that gets worse the longer you sit. You stand up, stretch, and feel a little better, only for the discomfort to return when you sit back down. Lower back pain from sitting is common, especially for desk workers and people who spend a lot […]

Dr. Daniel Pincus

MD, PhD, FRCSC

Dr. Daniel Pincus is an orthopaedic surgeon specializing in hip and knee replacement surgery, including complex primary procedures and revision joint reconstruction.

He is known for particular expertise in minimally-invasive hip and knee replacement techniques, including hip resurfacing, DAA hip arthroplasty, and partial and total knee replacement, and has performed more than 3,000 of these procedures. Dr. Pincus serves as Fellowship Director for the Sunnybrook Hip and Knee Arthroplasty Fellowship Program, where he is actively involved in surgical training and education.

During his training and early career, he received several prestigious honours, including the Lawson Family Most Outstanding Graduate Award from the University of Toronto Orthopaedic Surgery Program and the Bernie Langer Award from the University of Toronto Department of Surgery, recognizing the most promising early-career surgeon.

Dr. Pincus is committed to personalized evidence-based care and integrating the most advanced surgical techniques to help patients safely return to mobility, function, and quality of life.