Expertise
Primary procedures
Primary total knee arthroplasty — kinematic alignment, robotic-assisted (ROSA and MAKO), sub-vastus approach.
Primary total hip arthroplasty — direct anterior approach, outpatient-eligible.
Revision total hip and knee arthroplasty.
Complex periarticular fractures and periprosthetic fractures.
Accepting referrals for
Hip and knee osteoarthritis — primary and revision.
Patients who may be candidates for outpatient or ambulatory joint replacement.
Complex revision cases and post-arthroplasty complications.
Orthopaedic trauma — periarticular and periprosthetic fractures.
Locations
Lakeridge Health — Ajax Pickering Hospital
Full hospital setting. Accepts complex and revision cases. Same-day and overnight cases. Robotic knee replacement available via ROSA and MAKO systems.
Schroeder Ambulatory Centre (SAC) — Richmond Hill
Non-profit ambulatory surgical centre. OHIP-covered. Robotic knee (ROSA) and anterior hip replacement. Appropriate for medically optimized patients with good home support. Shorter wait times than traditional hospital pathways.
Referring to Dr. Rubinger
To refer a patient, please click the link below. Referral details and wait time estimates available on request.
A thorough consultation with clear explanation of surgical and non-surgical options. Honest prognostication — Dr. Rubinger will tell patients what surgery can and can't do for them. Shared decision-making on approach, implant selection, and surgical setting. Timely access, close follow-up, including early postoperative visits and physiotherapy coordination.
Dr. Rubinger is an active clinical researcher and is open to collaborative research opportunities in arthroplasty outcomes, surgical technique, and health equity. Contact him directly to discuss.