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Dr. Jas Chahal

Knee, shoulder & hip sports medicine

University of Toronto Medical Director, OV Surgical | Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, University of Toronto

Dr. Jas Chahal is an orthopaedic sports medicine surgeon specializing in the knee, shoulder, and hip. Fellowship-trained at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago — where he served as a fellow team physician for the Chicago Bulls and Chicago White Sox — he has served as Head Orthopaedic Consultant for Toronto FC and the University of Toronto Varsity Blues for several years. He is the former Division Head of Orthopaedic Surgery at Women’s College Hospital. With an MSc in Clinical Epidemiology and an MBA from the Rotman School of Management, Dr. Chahal has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and has been promoted to Associate Professor at the University of Toronto. His clinical interests are related to knee ligament reconstruction, arthroscopic hip surgery, cartilage restoration of the knee, meniscus transplantation, and return to sport following surgery.

  • Consults in 1–4 days
  • Surgery in 2–4 weeks
  • No referral required
Dr. Jas Chahal, knee, shoulder and hip sports medicine surgeon
Affiliations

Team and academic affiliations.

Toronto FC

Toronto FC

Former Head Orthopedic Consultant

University of Toronto Varsity Blues

U of T Varsity Blues

Head Orthopedic Consultant

University of Toronto

University of Toronto

Associate Professor

Credentials

Training and credentials.

Education and training

Fellowship

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL — team physician coverage for the Chicago Bulls (NBA) and Chicago White Sox (MLB)

Fellowship

Orthopedic Sports Medicine

University of Toronto Orthopaedic Sports Medicine (UTOSM)

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery

University of Toronto

Medical degree

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

University of Manitoba

Graduate degree

MSc, Clinical Epidemiology

University of Toronto — Surgeon Scientist Program

Business degree

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Rotman School of Management (University of Toronto) & University of St. Gallen

Undergraduate

BSc, Human Biology — High Distinction

University of Toronto

Certifications and positions

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

FRCSC — Orthopedic Surgery

College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

Licensed — Ontario

Current positions

Former Head Orthopedic Consultant, Toronto FC

MLS — former appointment; stepped away in 2026

Former Head, Division of Orthopedic Surgery, Women’s College Hospital

Former division leadership role

Head Orthopedic Consultant, University of Toronto Varsity Blues

Varsity athletics — since 2012

Associate Professor, University of Toronto

Department of Surgery — Division of Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopedic Surgeon, University Health Network

Hospital privileges — Toronto Western Hospital

Procedures

Procedures performed.

Dr. Chahal specializes in arthroscopic surgery of the knee, shoulder, and hip, with particular expertise in ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration.

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Next step

Consult with Dr. Chahal.

Discuss your knee, shoulder, or hip injury directly with Dr. Chahal. Consults in 1–4 days, surgery typically 2–4 weeks later. No referral required.

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