About Dr. Adam Hart
Dr. Adam Hart
MD, BEng, MASc, FRCSC
Your Trusted Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Hart is an academic surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at McGill University and Scientist at the McGill University Health Center Research Institute, blending clinical practice with education and research.
Professional Background & Education
- Academic Credentials:
Dr. Hart completed his undergraduate degree in Honors Electrical Engineering at McGill University, earned a master’s in applied science at the University of Toronto, and went on to attend medical school at McGill. - Advanced Training:
Following residency at McGill, he pursued a prestigious fellowship at the Mayo Clinic (MN, USA), training alongside world leaders in orthopaedic surgery. - Current Role:
Dr. Hart is now an academic surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at McGill University and Scientist at the McGill University Health Center Research Institute.
Clinical Expertise & Surgical Excellence
High-Volume Practice:
Dr. Hart performs a large volume of knee and hip replacements and is among Canada’s highest volume surgeons in complex and revision arthroplasty.Surgical Techniques:
He is proficient in both partial and total knee replacements, as well as various hip approaches (direct anterior, anterolateral, and posterior). Dr. Hart tailors each reconstruction to meet the unique needs and anatomy of his patients.Leadership in Innovation:
He leads the hip preservation unit at the McGill University Health Centre, ensuring that each patient receives the most advanced and personalized care available.
Research, Education & Professional Affiliations
Research & Innovation:
Committed to improving joint replacement outcomes, Dr. Hart is co-director of the Jo Miller Orthopedic Research Lab. His extensive involvement in research is highlighted by over 50 peer-reviewed articles, six book chapters, and two patents. His work is frequently presented at national and international conferences.Educational Leadership:
Dr. Hart is the fellowship director of the Montreal General Hospital Arthroplasty program and a faculty member of the international AO Recon Education Forum.Professional Memberships:
He is an active member of the Quebec Orthopedic Association, Canadian Arthroplasty Society, and the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons.
Dr Harts peer-reviewed scientific publications
Prosthetic Joint Infections
- Montreuil J, Tanzer M, Zhang YL, Rajda E, Avizonis D, Hart A.
Tourniquet Use and Local Tissue Concentrations of Cefazolin During Total Knee Arthroplasty: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
JAMA Netw Open. 2024 Aug 1 - Nooh A, Tanzer M, Alzeedi M, Lavoie-Turcotte T, Hart A.
Traffic Cameras-An Effective and Sustainable Method of Reducing Traffic and Airborne Particles During Arthroplasty Surgery.
J Arthroplasty. 2024 Jan
Clinical Outcomes
- Shang Z, Tanzer M, Al Badi H, Hart A.
Ceramic-on-Ceramic Total Hip Arthroplasty: I Can Hear You.
Arthroplast Today. 2023 Oct - Nooh A, Hart A, Tanzer M.
Five- to 12-Year Outcomes of a Short, Tapered, Highly Porous, Proximally Coated Cementless Femoral Stem.
J Arthroplasty. 2023 Jul;
Augmented Reality
- Tanzer M, Laverdière C, Barimani B, Hart A.
Augmented Reality in Arthroplasty: An Overview of Clinical Applications, Benefits, and Limitations.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2022 May
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Surgery Options:
Private Surgery
Due to the long surgical waitlist in the public system (approximately 12–18 months), Dr. Hart offers expedited private surgery in a state-of-the-art private surgical centre. These private-pay surgeries are available to Quebec and Canadian residents, providing a faster path to recovery.
Public Surgery
While the majority of Dr. Hart’s practice is in the public system, the current waitlist for surgery is approximately 12–18 months. Quebec patients interested in seeing Dr. Hart should send a referral to his office and will be seen as soon as possible.
