Dr. Scott Westberg, originally from Yukon, has joined the in-territory orthopedic program at Whitehorse General Hospital bringing specialized healthcare closer to home and improvements to orthopedic care.
A second surgeon has joined Yukon Hospitals' orthopedic program at Whitehorse General Hospital. The in-territory orthopedic program brings specialized care closer to home, improving access and continuity of care for patients, and reducing travel time and costs for families. It also reduces pressures on medical travel as well as demands on visiting specialists.
With two surgeons, the program now provides emergency and on-call services and is better able to manage wait times for total knee replacements.
Dr. Scott Westberg, who specializes in lower leg extremities, has joined Dr. Curtis Myden at the Surgeon's Clinic at Whitehorse General Hospital. Dr. Westberg is originally from Yukon.
Since launching the local program in 2017, the waitlist for total knee replacements has decreased from 24 months to 15 months and the number of patients waiting for an orthopedic consult was reduced by 85 per cent.

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