Ralph Belle

Ralph also provides leadership for the regional medical program directors of emergency, medicine, surgery, renal care, cardiac services, critical care and trauma.

Ralph has worked extensively in orthopedic surgery for most of his career.

In his 30 years with Fraser Health, Ralph has held various leadership positions, including, most recently, the role of an executive medical director, Medical Affairs.

For five years before that, he was the regional medical director and regional department head for surgery. He has also held several leadership roles in orthopedics.

Ralph is a clinical assistant professor with the University of British Columbia for the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine.

He established a central intake program for arthroplasty and the perioperative network in our region, which fosters a multidisciplinary approach to care, including collaboration between surgery and anesthesia.

Ralph is value-focused and a known bridge-builder between medical specialties with a drive to improve patient care, outcomes and the provider experience.

He has a proven commitment to quality improvement and a results-driven approach to his work.

Ralph obtained his Medical Degree at the University of Western Ontario. He completed fellowships at the University of Utah and an AO Fellowship in Graz, Austria. He holds a Specialty Certification in Orthopedics from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.