Member of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: May 11, 2018
• Invested on: March 14, 2019

Mohit Bhandari, C.M., O.Ont.
Burlington, Ontario

Mohit Bhandari is a pre-eminent leader in the field of orthopaedic surgery. A surgeon with the Division of Orthopaedic Surgery at McMaster University, he has conducted pioneering research relating to intimate partner violence and has led multiple, large-scale clinical trials. His advocacy on behalf of domestic violence victims has sparked a global conversation about the important role health care workers play in identifying and responding to abuse. A professor at McMaster University, he is also recognized as an influential mentor to students and surgical colleagues alike.