Richter St., Kelowna, BC, V1W 4V5

Dr. Adrian Kurz

Orthopaedic Surgeon

Adrian Kurz is an orthopaedic surgeon with fellowship training in hip and knee replacement and hip arthroscopy (minimally invasive surgery of the hip).

Dr. Kurz has been involved in several facets of research and knowledge dissemination related to orthopaedic surgery. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and conference presentations. Dr. Kurz is an invited reviewer for five peer-reviewed orthopaedic journals. These orthopaedic journals ask him to review pending manuscripts for publication on topics focused on hip arthroscopy and the direct anterior approach (DAA) for total hip replacement. He has been a surgical instructor at hip arthroscopy courses.  Dr. Kurz acted as an assistant team physician for the CFL team Hamilton Tigercats.

Dr. Kurz is an active member of the Canadian Orthopedic Association (COA), International Society for Hip Arthroscopy (ISHA), American Association for Hip and Knee Surgeons (AAHKS), and the Orthopedic Trauma Association (OTA).

Examinations and Licensures:

  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) – 2019
  • American Board of Orthopaedic Surgeons (ABOS) – Part 1 Examination – 2019
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada – (FRCSC) 2018
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC) – Orthopaedic Surgery Examination 2018
  • Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada (LMCC) – 2015
  • College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO) – 2013

Education, Training, Credentials

McMaster University
2018 - 2019
Hamilton, Ontario
Adult Reconstruction and Hip Arthroscopy Fellowship
McMaster University
2013 - 2018
Hamilton, Ontario
Orthopaedic Surgery Residency
University of Wollongong
2009 - 2012
NSW, Australia
Medical School

Practice, Focus/Procedures

Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
Hip Arthroscopy

Referral Policy

Referrals from primary care physicians: accepted

Although many referrals are sent to a surgical specialist, in many cases the referral is made for a nonsurgical condition. In this case, your referral may be redirected to our physiatry sports medicine specialist or our primary care sports medicine physician. In other instances, your referral may be deemed a surgical referral, but it may be more appropriate for you to see another surgical specialist who has specialized training in your condition.

Kelowna Bone and Joint Health now requires a completed standard referral form with all referrals. In addition to this, appropriate x-rays within 6-12 months of the referral need to be included in the referral. The standard referral form ensures that you are seen by the most appropriate physician in the shortest amount of time. The x-rays are required to ensure that your presenting complaints are fully assessed on the first visit, rather than having to book a follow-up appointment to provide treatment recommendations for your diagnosis.

Dr. Kurz will see new patients for hip and knee replacement, and hip arthroscopy including WorkSafe BC, and ICBC referrals related to these subspecialty areas.

Cancellation Policy

If illness, travel problems or other extenuating circumstances arise, we appreciate a phone call as soon as possible so that we can make use of the office time for another patient and reschedule your appointment.

Missed appointments (without a phone call): Due to historical issues with no shows slowing patient access a no show – short cancellation fee of $100 has been instituted to limit this. If you have to cancel for any reason, please call the office at least 48 hrs prior to your scheduled appointment to avoid this cancellation fee.

Referral letters will be returned to the referring doctor with a note stating that the appointment was not attended. Rescheduling will usually require another referral letter.

Follow-Ups

A letter is generated after each consult and sent to the referring doctor. Letters typically outline the diagnosis, the treatment options, and any follow-up required. Please feel free to review this letter with your family doctor.

If you still have questions or concerns after your consultation, please feel free to call and book a follow-up appointment. A lot of information is typically conveyed at the time of the first consult, and it is common to have additional questions or concerns arise. If you need further information on the problem and treatment options, or have any concerns, please feel free to call.


Location

We are centrally located in the mission

3330 Richter St., Kelowna, BC, V1W4V5
Suite 303 - Kelowna Orthopedics Clinic
Suite 306 - Physiatry/Sports Medicine
Suite 307 - Musculoskeletal Clinic

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