Dr. James Moore is an orthopedic surgeon and Head of Orthopedic Surgery at Hôpital Notre-Dame, with expertise spanning hip and knee replacement, knee and shoulder arthroscopy, and specialized foot and ankle surgery. Fellowship-trained in Sydney, Australia, he has advanced expertise in robotic-assisted arthroplasty and lower-extremity reconstruction.
After completing his medical studies and orthopedic surgery residency at Université de Montréal, Dr. Moore pursued advanced fellowship training in Sydney, Australia, specializing in foot and ankle surgery and robotic-assisted arthroplasty. He joined the orthopedic service at Hôpital Notre-Dame in 2018 and has served as Head of Orthopedic Surgery since 2023. His broad orthopedic practice includes hip replacement, partial and total knee replacement, robotic-assisted knee arthroplasty, ACL reconstruction and meniscal surgery, shoulder replacement and arthroscopy, rotator cuff and labral repair, as well as specialized foot and ankle surgery.
I want my patients to move and groove again.

Orthopedic surgeon focused on restoring mobility and function
Dr. Moore combines advanced joint reconstruction with expertise across multiple areas of orthopedic surgery. His practice includes personalized approaches to knee replacement, including robotic-assisted techniques and kinematic alignment, alongside arthroscopic treatment of knee and shoulder conditions.
Dr. Moore's unmatched excellence
In addition to leading the orthopedic surgery service at Hôpital Notre-Dame, Dr. Moore is a Clinical Lecturer in the Department of Surgery at Université de Montréal. His academic involvement complements his clinical practice and reflects an ongoing commitment to orthopedic education, surgical advancement, and patient care.

What Moore's patients are saying, and their family
Dr. Moore operated on both of my 72-year-old mother’s knees, and she couldn’t be happier with the results. He is knowledgeable, attentive, and responsive.
Dr. James Moore is ready for you at one of Montreal and Quebec's top orthopedic clinics, Ortho MD Surgery.
Live fully, pain-free.

After nine years of hip pain, Dr. Moore gave me the chance to move again. I’m now back to dancing, and have since won four competitions.

Dr. Moore is kind, helpful, and honest. My knee replacement has given me a life without pain.

Dr. Moore is a fabulous surgeon with an excellent bedside manner and great follow-up care.