Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 24, 2012
• Invested on: November 23, 2012

Robert Bourne is a leading expert in the field of orthopedic surgery. Former surgeon at the London Health Sciences Centre, he has advanced hip and knee replacement procedures and prosthetics, improving the long-term outcomes of these surgeries for countless Canadians. He played a key role in the establishment of the Ontario and Canadian joint replacement registries and has led several Canadian orthopedic associations. He volunteers his time with Operation Walk Canada, which provides joint replacement surgery and care to patients living in developing countries.