Dr. Chetan Gohal is a multi-fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in sports medicine injuries of the entire body. Additionally, he has subspecialized training in upper extremity surgery (shoulder, elbow, and wrist). He uses cutting-edge technology to treat sports-related injuries for both competitive athletes and for the general population. This includes everything from non-operative rehabilitation and specialized injections (Platelet Rich Plasma, Stem Cells, and Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate) to surgical procedures. He has experience working as an assistant team physician for professional athletes, including the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Cubs. He also has subspecialty training in shoulder replacement surgery as well as trauma surgery for fractures.
Dr. Gohal is from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, where he played competitive soccer up to the national level. He aims to optimize recovery from sports injuries to allow athletes to return to sport as quickly and efficiently as possible. He believes in patient-centered care and customizes each treatment plan to meet the goals and expectations of each individual patient. In addition to performing sports medicine surgeries of the knee, shoulder, elbow, and hip, Dr. Gohal treats degenerative conditions including shoulder arthritis, rotator cuff tears, knee meniscus tears, and cartilage injuries.
Dr. Gohal received his medical education (MD) at the Michael G. Degroote School of Medicine (McMaster University), which has been ranked amongst the top medical schools in the world. He subsequently completed his 5-year Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Training at McMaster University, followed by an esteemed Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. During his fellowship, Dr. Gohal cared for professional athletes in his role as an assistant Team Physician for the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago Cubs. He also provided team coverage for the NBA Combine, MLB spring training, and the Northwestern Wildcats D1 football team.
In addition, Dr. Gohal completed an Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Trauma Fellowship at the University of Toronto, where he received specialized training to deal with conditions of the shoulder, elbow, and wrist as well as broken bones throughout the body.
Dr. Gohal has published numerous book chapters and research papers with a focus on improving patient outcomes after surgery for sports injuries. He has presented his work at national and international conferences and now acts as an expert reviewer for a number of top Orthopaedic journals.
Professional Profile
Education
- Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Trauma Fellowship, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
- Doctor of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- Ontario Orthopaedic Association
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- AO Trauma North America
Education
- Orthopaedic Upper Extremity and Trauma Fellowship, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON
- Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Fellowship, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL
- Orthopaedic Surgery Residency, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
- Doctor of Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON
Professional Associations
- American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
- American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
- Canadian Orthopaedic Association
- Ontario Orthopaedic Association
- International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee Surgery, and Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
- Arthroscopy Association of North America
- AO Trauma North America
ACADEMIC PUBLICATIONS
RESEARCH PAPERS:
1. Owen M, Gohal C, Angileri H, Hartwell M, Plantz M, Tjong V, Terry M. Gender Differences in
Incidence, Outcomes, and Complications of Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular
Impingement. Accepted to Orthopaedic Journal of Sports Medicine. April 2023
2. Angileri H, Comeau-Gauthier M, Gohal C, Owen M, Shanmugaraj A, Tjong V, Terry M, Khan
M. Chronic Calcific Tendonitis of the Rotator Cuff: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of
Randomized Controlled Trials Comparing Operative and Non-operative Interventions. Journal of Shoulder
and Elbow Surgery. March 2023.
3. Shanmugaraj A, Gohal C, Tjong V, Terry M, Khan M. Evaluation of Arthroscopic Bankart
Repair for Shoulder Instability in Older Adults. Submitted to Journal of Shoulder and Elbow
Surgery. August 2022.
4. Gohal C, Khan M, Bedi A. Update on Femoroacetabular Impingement. JBJS Clinical
Summary. 2021 December
5. Gohal C, Khan M, Bedi A. Labral Tears of the Hip. JBJS Clinical Summary. 2021 September
6. Haleem A, Sedrak P, Gohal C, Athwal G, Alolabi B, Khan M. Hybrid Glenoid Designs in
Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. The Musculoskeletal Journal of
Hospital for Special Surgery. 2021 September
7. Baldawi H, Gouveia K, Gohal C, Almana L, Paul R, Alolabi B, Moro J, Khan M. Diagnosis and
Treatment of Snapping Scapula Syndrome: A Scoping Review. Sports Health. 2021 July
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8. Zhu M, Ben-David E, Dennis B, Gohal C, Leroux T, Kirsch J, Khan M. A Meta-Analysis of Level
I Evidence Comparing Tenotomy versus Tenodesis in the Management of Long Head of
Biceps Pathology. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2021 February
9. Sedrak P, Shahbaz M, Gohal C, Madden K, Aleem I, Khan M. Return to Play after
Symptomatic Lumbar Disc Herniation in Elite Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis of Operative vs Non-operative Treatment. Sports Health. 2021 February
10. Zhu M, Perera E, Gohal C, Dennis B, Alolabi B, Khan M. A Systematic Review of Wrist
Arthrodesis versus Wrist Arthroplasty in the Management of Rheumatoid Arthritis. Journal
of Hand Surgery. 2020 September
11. Gouveia K, Abidi S, Shamshoon S, Gohal C, Madden K, Degen R, Leroux T, Alolabi B, Khan M.
Arthroscopic Bankart Repair with Remplissage in Comparison to Bone Block Augmentation
for Anterior Shoulder Instability with Bipolar Bone Loss: A Systematic Review and Meta-
Analysis. Journal of Arthroscopy. 2020 September
12. Shanmugaraj A, Mahendralingam M, Gohal C, Horner N, Simunovic N, Volker M,
Samuelsson K, Ayeni O. Press-fit Fixation in Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Yields Low Graft Failure and Revision Rates: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. Knee
Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2020 August
13. Haleem A, Gohal C, Leroux T, Henry P, Alolabi B, Khan M. Primary Arthroscopic Repair of
Massive Rotator Cuff Tears Results in Significant Improvements with Low Rate of Re-tear.
Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2020 August
14. Gupta A, Tejpal T, Shanmugaraj A, Horner N, Gohal C, Khan M. All-Epiphyseal Anterior
Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction produces good functional outcomes and low
complication rates in pediatric patients: A Systematic Review. Knee Surgery, Sports
Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2020 June
15. Gazendam A, Nucci N, Ekhtiari S, Gohal C, Zhu M, Payne A, Bhandari M. Covid-19 Trials and
Tribulations. So many potential treatments, so few answers. International Orthopaedics.
2020 May
16. Zhang B, Niroopan G, Gohal C, Alolabi B, Leroux T, Khan M. Glenoid Bone Grafting in
Primary Anatomic Total Shoulder Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review. Journal of Shoulder
and Elbow Surgery. 2020 April
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17. Clouette J, Shanmugaraj A, Gohal C, Paul R, Khan M, Veillette C, Henry P, Leroux T. The
Lower Trapezius Transfer: A Systematic Review of Biomechanical Data, Techniques and
Clinical Outcomes. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow Surgery. 2020 March 10
18. Shanmugaraj A, Chai D, Sarraj M, Gohal C, Horner N, Simunovic N, Athwal G, Ayeni O.
Surgical Stabilization of Pediatric Anterior Shoulder Instability Yields High Recurrence Rates:
A Systematic Review. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2020 Feb
19. Docter S, Khan M, Gohal C, Ravi B, Bhandari M, Ghandi R, Leroux T. Cannabis use in Sport: A
systematic review. Sports Health. 2020 Feb.
20. Gohal C, Burrus T, Madden K, Gagnier J, Rogowski J, Bedi A, Khan M. Impact of Shoulder
Injuries on Quality of Life for Retired National Basketball Association Players: A Survey
Study. International Journal of Sports Medicine. 2019 Dec
21. Welsher A, Gohal C, Madden K, Khan M. A Comparison of Pegged versus Keeled Glenoid
Components regarding functional and radiographic outcomes in Anatomic Total Shoulder
Arthroplasty: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Shoulder and Elbow
Surgery OA, 2019 Oct.
22. Shanmugaraj A, Tejpal T, Ekhtiari S, Gohal C, Horner N, Hanson B, Khan M, Bhandari M. The
Repair of Horizontal Cleavage Tears Yields Higher Complication Rates Compared to
Menisectomy: A Systematic Review. Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy. 2019
Jun 11.
23. Gohal C, Shamshoon S, Memon M, Kay J, Simunovic N, Randelli F, Ayeni O. Health-Related
Quality of Life after Hip Arthroscopy for Femoroacetabular Impingement: A Systematic
Review and Meta-Analysis. Sports Health. 2019 May/Jun;11(3):209-217. Epub 2019 May 2.
24. Coughlin RP, Gohal C, Horner NS, Shanmugaraj A, Simunovic N, Cadet ER, Bedi A, Ayeni OR.
Return to Play and In-game Performance Statistics After Ulnar Collateral Ligament
Reconstruction of the Elbow in Pitchers: A Systematic Review. American Journal of Sports
Medicine. 2018 Oct 5:363546518798768.
25. Gohal C, Shanmugaraj A, Tate P, Horner N, Adili A, Khan M. The Effectiveness of Valgus
Offloading Knee Braces in the Treatment of Medial Compartment Knee Osteoarthritis: A
Systematic Review. Sports Health. 2018 Jan.
26. Nakano N, Gohal C, Duong A, Ayeni O, Khanduja V. Outcomes of cartilage repair techniques
for chondral injury in the hip: a systematic review. Int Orthop. 2018:1-14.
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27. Gohal C, Rofaiel J, Abouali J, Whelan D. Does study design affect redislocation rates of
primary anterior shoulder dislocations? A systematic review comparing prospective and
retrospective studies. The Journal of Arthroscopic and Related Surgery. 2017 Oct.
28. Sheth U, Gohal C, Chahal J, Nauth A, Dwyer T. Comparing Entry Points for Antegrade Nailing
of Femoral Shaft Fractures. Orthopedics, 2015 Dec.
BOOK CHAPTERS:
29. Gohal C, Kurz A, Ayeni OR. Failed Hip Arthroscopy in Femoroacetabular Impingement:
Diagnosis and Management. In: ESSKA Instructional Course Lecture Book:2020.
30. Gohal C, Horner N, Abouali J, Theodoropoulos J. (2020) Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.
In: Khan M, Kocher M, Bedi A, Bhandari M, eds. Evidence-Based Orthopaedics. 2nd ed.
Wiley:2020.
31. Gohal C, Horner N, Safran M. (2020) Hip Labral Tears. In: Khan M, Kocher M, Bedi A,
Bhandari M, eds. Evidence-Based Orthopaedics. 2nd ed. Wiley:2020.
32. Horner N, Gohal C, Ayeni O, Whelan D. (2020) Posterolateral Corner Injury. In: Khan M,
Kocher M, Bedi A, Bhandari M, eds. Evidence-Based Orthopaedics. 2nd ed. Wiley:2020.
33. MacDonald AM, Gohal C, Johal H (2020). Biomechanics of tension band constructs for
fracture fixation. In: Christ et al, editors. Essential Biomechanics for Orthopedic Trauma.
Springer.
34. Gohal C. Fractures, Lacerations, and Orthopedic Emergencies. In The Waterloo Guide to
Clerkship in Emergency Medicine. Lai M et al. Published through McMaster University. 2015
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