Dr. John Wedge

Institution: Sick Kids

Affiliation: Orthopaedic Surgeon

Country: Canada

Year of Award: 2025

Dr. John Wedge is an accomplished orthopedic surgeon residing in Canada. His research and clinical interests focus on orthopedic disorders, reconstructive surgery, and the management of cerebral palsy. He is the past president of the Canadian Orthopaedic Research Society and an international authority on complex surgical hip reconstruction. Dr. Wedge also chairs the Sick Kids International Advisory Board, which provided the guidance for the building of a 180-bed children’s hospital in Qatar in 2012. In addition, Dr. Wedge manages an advisory committee that aims to facilitate supportive relationships between Sick Kids and the health professionals of the Hamad Medical Centre, which was built as a joint venture between Cornell’s Medical School and the government of Qatar. His goal is to develop and implement a sustainable infrastructure for the hospital, and ensure its longevity with the aid of a relationship with Sick Kids.