Meet Dr. Susan Ge, the newest Orthopedic Surgeon at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH), and first ever foot and ankle fellowship trained surgeon to work at KBRH. Having always wanted to live in a small town close to nature, outdoor activities, and winter (believe it or not!), Dr. Ge felt the move to the

Dr. Seth Bitting is an Orthopedic Surgeon at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). He specializes in shoulder and knee surgeries and has been at KBRH for 17 years. Dr. Bitting is dedicated to helping patients live the life they enjoy living. The KBRH Health Foundation’s current fundraising initiative, the Orthopedic Enhancement Project, means Dr. Bitting

Dr. Michel Hjelkrem practices general orthopedics at Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH) with a special interest in complex hip and knee replacements. As the former head of the Orthopedic Department, Dr. Hjelkrem has worked and provided leadership at KBRH for 25 years. Beyond work, Dr. Hjelkrem can be found skiing in the winter months and

Meet Dr. Kirsten Hickie, the second of two new Orthopedic Surgeons to join the team at the Kootenay Boundary Regional Hospital (KBRH). A British Columbia native, Dr. Kirsten Hickie grew up among the mountains and lakes, and developed a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a strong sense of community. When the opportunity to join