Dr. Trent Thiessen

BSc, MD, FRCSC

Dr. Trent Thiessen completed his medical degree and orthopaedic surgery training at the University of Saskatchewan in 2003. He then pursued fellowship training in foot and ankle reconstruction, followed by an additional year in Australia focusing on arthroplasty and orthopaedic trauma.
After completing his advanced training, Dr. Thiessen returned to Saskatoon, where he continues to practise at Saskatoon City Hospital.

With more than twenty years of experience, Dr. Thiessen’s practice is dedicated to lower extremity reconstruction, with a particular focus on foot and ankle conditions. He works closely with colleagues who also specialize in foot and ankle reconstruction, creating a collaborative environment that supports evidence-based, patient-centred care. Dr. Thiessen believes that excellent surgical outcomes begin with a thorough assessment, clear communication, and selecting the most appropriate treatment for each patient.

Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Thiessen enjoys spending time with family and friends at a northern cabin. He fishes year-round, plays golf in the summer, and snowmobiles during the winter months.

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.