Richter St., Kelowna, BC, V1W 4V5

Dr. Ashlee Dobbe

Orthopedic Surgeon

Ashlee Dobbe is an Orthopaedic Surgeon with a subspecialty interest and training in Paediatric orthopaedics.  She is an active member of Kelowna Bone & Joint Health providing elective and orthopaedic trauma care.  She completed her medical degree at the University of British Columbia before moving to Edmonton to complete her orthopaedic residency at the University of Alberta.  She then returned to Vancouver where she spent one year completing a Paediatric Orthopaedic fellowship at BC Children’s Hospital followed by a year in Sydney, Australia where she completed a second Paediatric Orthopaedic fellowship at Westmead Children’s Hospital.  Her training has provided her with extensive exposure to all areas of pediatric orthopaedics as well as additional training in knee arthroscopy.

Dr. Dobbe treats a number of pediatric orthopaedics problems from throughout the Interior as well as foot and ankle and some sports knee related injuries.  She is currently an active Clinical faculty member at UBC, involved with medical student and resident teaching, and also participating in clinical research.

Education, Training, Credentials

Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgical Fellowship
2016 - 2017
Westmead, NSW Australia
Westmead Children’s Hospital
Paediatric Orthopaedic Surgical Fellowship
2015 - 2016
Vancouver, BC
British Columbia Children’s Hospital / University of British Columbia
Orthopaedic Surgical Residency
2010 - 2015
Edmonton, AB
University of Alberta
Doctor of Medicine
2006 - 2010
Vancouver, BC
University of British Columbia
Master of Science in Nutrition/Female Athlete Triad
2003 - 2005
Martin, Tennessee, USA
University of Tennessee
Bachelor of Science Human Nutrition, Foods, and Exercise, Chemistry Minor
1998 - 2002
Blacksburg, Virginia, USA
Virginia Tech University (VT)

Practice, Focus/Procedures

General Paediatric Orthopaedic Conditions
Adult and Paediatric Trauma
Foot and Ankle
Sports Medicine Knee Injuries

Referral Policy

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.

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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