Chan Gao

Chan Gao, MD is a Clinical Associate Professor and Physician-Scientist affiliated with McGill University and the McGill University Health Center. He specializes in Spine Intervention and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.

• Education:
  • Medical Degree: Peking University Health Science Center, Beijing, China
  • PhD: Regenerative Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, Canada

Research Focus: Dr. Gao investigates the neural regulation of bone homeostasis, particularly the mechanisms of neurogenic heterotopic ossification (HO) following spinal cord injury (SCI). He has developed clinically relevant animal models to study polytrauma with SCI, aiming to identify biomarkers for early diagnosis and molecular targets for therapy.

Clinical Expertise: Dr. Gao specializes in fluoroscopic and ultrasound-guided interventional procedures for managing chronic musculoskeletal and spine conditions. His work bridges clinical practice with translational research in PM&R.

• Certifications:
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
  • Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada