As a leader in orthopaedic surgery, Dr. Francois Lalonde is committed to CHOC's continuing efforts to provide the most thorough, timely access to surgical care for children in Orange County and beyond. Recognized internationally as an expert in pediatric orthopaedics, Dr. Lalonde is one of 10 orthopaedic surgeons selected across the United States to participate in the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons Leadership Fellow Program and has been appointed to the board of the California Orthopaedic Association. He serves on the CalOptima Peer Review and Credentialing Committee and has been selected among Orange County’s top doctors. Dr. Lalonde consistently receives the Orange County Medical Association Physician of Excellence award. Dedicated to clinical excellence, Dr. Lalonde is board certified in orthopaedic surgery. He received both his medical degree and his master’s degree in medical education at the University of Toronto. He completed his internship in pediatrics at the Montreal Children’s Hospital and his residency in orthopaedic surgery at the University of Ottawa.