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Dr. Justin Drager

Academic title(s): 

Assistant Professor 

Dr. Justin Drager
Contact Information
Email address: 
justin.drager [at] mcgill.ca
Department: 
Surgery
Division: 
Orthopaedic Surgery
Degree(s): 

MD, MSc, FRCSC 

Location: 
Montreal Children's Hospital
Graduate supervision: 

Currently supervising students

Group: 
Currently Recruiting
M.Sc. Students
M.Sc. Non-Thesis projects
Ph.D. Students
Research areas: 
Surgical Outcomes and Quality
Regenerative Medicine
Current research: 
  • Musculoskeletal tissue engineering and regenerative medicine 
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  • Clinical outcomes research in athletic injury, recovery and return to sport 
Areas of interest: 
  • Orthopaedic Trauma 
  • Sports Medicine and Shoulder surgery 
  • Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery 
Biography: 

Justin Drager, M.D.C.M., MS, FRCSC, is an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist with a focus in pediatric and adolescent athletic and traumatic injuries. He is a staff surgeon at Shriners Hospitals for Children — Canada and an assistant professor at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ. He specializes in advanced arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgical interventions to treat the full spectrum of knee, shoulder and elbow conditions. Dr. Drager has undergone advanced training in complex fracture surgery and joint preservation, allowing him to offer solutions for challenging conditions. 

Dr. Drager graduated from medical school and orthopedic residency at ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ. He then completed the sports medicine and shoulder fellowship at the internationally-renowned Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Additionally, he completed an orthopedic trauma fellowship at the Level 1 trauma center of the University of Missouri. He then joined the orthopedic sports and trauma team at Tufts Medical Centre in Boston as a staff surgeon and assistant professor of orthopedic surgery. His passion for the care of his pediatric and adolescent athletes led him to complete a fellowship in pediatric orthopedics at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, and then he joined the faculty at the Canada Shriners Hospital and ƽÌØÎå²»ÖÐ. He has extensive experience in treating athletes of all levels, and has served as an assistant team physician to the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox, team physician to the Chicago Steel USHL hockey club, and a physician for the ATP tour. 

Dr. Drager is actively involved in advancing the field of sports medicine and pediatric orthopedics through research and education, and has received numerous awards for his work on improving bone and cartilage healing. He has authored over 30 manuscripts and book chapters, and has presented his work at numerous national and international meetings. He is proud to serve the young people of greater Montréal and Quebec. 

Selected publications: 

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