Specialty Panel

The Surgeons Who Work With Pro Athletes.

Our surgeons serve as team physicians and consultants for the NHL, CFL, CEBL, and the Pan Am Games — and lead the country in robotic-assisted joint replacement. Book a Pathway consultation.

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7 Surgeons on the Specialty Panel
Team roles listed on each surgeon's profile page
Selected Team Roles
  • Head Team Physician, Montreal Canadiens
    Dr. Thierry Pauyo (NHL)
  • Team Neurosurgeon, Toronto Argonauts — since 2008
    Dr. Eric Massicotte (CFL)
  • Lead Medical Physician, Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games
    Dr. Jihad Abouali
  • Head Physician, Scarborough Shooting Stars (CEBL)
    Dr. Jihad Abouali
  • Cleveland Clinic Sports Team Fellowship
    Dr. Bashar Alolabi
NHL • CFL • CEBL • Pan Am Games • Cleveland Clinic
Specialty Panel

Meet the Surgeons

Each surgeon's full profile describes their team affiliations, fellowship training, and academic appointments.

Dr. Thierry Pauyo

Dr. Thierry Pauyo

Montreal Canadiens · NHL

Head Team Physician, Montreal Canadiens. Fellowship-trained at Harvard and Pittsburgh. Hip arthroscopy, pediatric sports, and ACL reconstruction.

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Dr. Eric Massicotte

Dr. Eric Massicotte

Toronto Argonauts · CFL

Team Neurosurgeon, Toronto Argonauts — since 2008. Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. Staff Neurosurgeon at the University Health Network. Over two decades of operative experience.

CFL & spine care
Dr. Jihad Abouali

Dr. Jihad Abouali

Pan Am Games · CEBL

Head Physician, Scarborough Shooting Stars (CEBL). Lead Medical Physician, Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games. Sports medicine and arthroscopic surgery specialist.

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Dr. Bashar Alolabi

Dr. Bashar Alolabi

Cleveland Clinic Fellowship

Shoulder & Elbow Fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, where he was part of the consultant team for Cleveland's professional sports teams.

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Dr. Danny Arora

Dr. Danny Arora

Foot & Ankle · Sports Medicine

Fellowship-trained in foot & ankle surgery and sports medicine at Duke University and the University of Toronto. Minimally invasive and arthroscopic specialist.

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Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde

Dr. Sebastian Rodriguez-Elizalde

Robotic Hip & Knee · Medcan

Director of Orthopedic Surgery at Medcan. Performed Canada's first ROSA robotic-assisted knee replacement. 1,000+ hip and knee cases. Advisory board, Intellijoint Surgical.

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Dr. Michael Zywiel

Dr. Michael Zywiel

Canada's First Robotic Knee · 2022

Orthopaedic Surgeon, Schroeder Arthritis Institute at UHN. Assistant Professor, University of Toronto. Performed Canada's first robotic knee replacement (CBC News featured).

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How Pathway Works

Access & Coordination, Handled for You

Pathway is a private surgical coordination service. We handle the logistics so you can focus on the consultation and recovery.

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Fast Consultations

Consultations typically booked within 1–4 business days of your inquiry.

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Concierge Coordination

Your coordinator handles scheduling, imaging, travel, and rehabilitation logistics.

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Day-Surgery Options

Many procedures on our panel are performed on a same-day discharge basis.

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Transparent Pricing

You receive a detailed quote before scheduling. No hidden surcharges.

By Sport

Explore by Team Affiliation

Deeper profiles of the surgeons who serve specific teams and programs.

CFL & Spine Care

Dr. Eric Massicotte — Team Neurosurgeon, Toronto Argonauts — since 2008.

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NHL Sports Medicine

Dr. Thierry Pauyo — Head Team Physician, Montreal Canadiens.

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National & Team Medicine

Dr. Jihad Abouali — Pan Am Games & Scarborough Shooting Stars (CEBL).

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FAQ

Common Questions

Yes. Every surgeon on our panel accepts patients through Pathway's standard consultation process. You can book directly through our online form or by calling our care team.

Pathway's pricing is based on the procedure, not on a surgeon's other affiliations. You will receive a detailed quote during your consultation.

No. Our surgeons see a broad range of patients through Pathway — from active adults to retirees considering joint replacement. You can book a consultation regardless of activity level.

Our surgeons' public team affiliations include the Montreal Canadiens (Dr. Pauyo, Head Team Physician and Head Orthopaedic Sports Surgeon), the Toronto Argonauts (Dr. Massicotte, Team Neurosurgeon since 2008), the Scarborough Shooting Stars of the CEBL and the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Games (Dr. Abouali), and the Cleveland Clinic sports team consultancy during Dr. Alolabi's fellowship. Each surgeon's profile page describes their affiliations in more detail.

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