Dr. Shannon Samler

About Dr. Samler

Dr. Samler was born and raised on the North Shore. She completed her Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University, where she also competed as a high-performance wrestler. As a member of the Canadian National Wrestling Team for seven years, she represented Canada internationally before retiring.

She earned her medical degree from the University of British Columbia in 2006 and went on to complete her Orthopedic Surgery residency at UBC in 2011. She then pursued advanced fellowship training in Upper Extremity Surgery and Trauma at Lion’s Gate Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Arthroscopy and Sports Medicine at Westmead Hospital in Sydney, Australia. She completed an additional trauma fellowship at the Royal Columbian Hospital.

Dr. Samler has now been practicing at Lion’s Gate Hospital for the past 10 years. Her clinical interests include sports medicine, arthroscopic shoulder and knee reconstruction, and shoulder arthroplasty.

Alongside her active surgical practice, she serves as a Associate Professor with the UBC Department of Orthopaedics, teaching both medical students and orthopedic residents. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and holds memberships in the Canadian Orthopaedic Association, the Orthopaedic Trauma Association and Canadian Women in Medicine.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Samler enjoys playing hockey, mountain biking on local North Shore trails, and spending time with her family. She is an active member of her kids sporting activities acting as coach and volunteer.

Areas of Special Interest

Shoulder reconstruction

Shoulder replacement primary and revision
Shoulder arthroscopy & instability (e.g. labral repair, latarjet)
Rotator cuff repair
AC joint instability and arthritis

Elbow Open and Arthroscopic surgery

Knee reconstruction

Knee arthroscopy
ACL reconstruction & sports medicine

Orthopedic Trauma

Acute bone and soft tissue injuries
Corrective surgery and late reconstruction

Certification

Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)

speciality certification in Orthopedic Surgery

College of Physicians & Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)

Independent Practice License

Education

Fellowship – Orthopedic Trauma – UBC Department of Orthopedics

Fellowship – Sports Medicine Arthroscopy – Westmeade Hospital, Sydney, Australia

Fellowship – Upper Extremity and Trauma – Lions Gate Hospital

Orthopedic Residency Training Program – University of British Columbia, Department of Orthopedics

Medical Degree (MD) –University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine

Bachelor of Applied Science (Kinesiology) – Simon Fraser University

Hospital Affiliations

Lions Gate Hospital – Active Staff
Sechelt Hospital – Consulting Privileges
Whistler Health Care Centre – Consulting Privileges
Squamish General Hospital – Associate Staff
Cambie Surgical Centre – Active Staff

University Affiliations

UBC, Department of Orthopedics, Division of Arthroscopic Reconstructive Surgery and Joint Preservation
UBC Faculty of Medicine, Associate Professor

Professional Societies and Associations

BCOA (British Columbia Orthopedic Association)
OTA (Orthopedic Trauma Association)
Doctors of BC (formerly BC Medical Association)
Canadian Women in Medicine