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A general surgeon is a surgical specialist.
We are specially trained to provide surgical care for the patient as a whole. We diagnose and manage the pre-operative, operative and post-operative care of patients. Much of our time is spent in the hospital operating room, emergency department and intensive care unit, as well as in our office and endoscopy outpatient clinics. We teach the next generation of surgeons as clinical Faculty Members in the Department of Surgery at the University of British Columbia.
“Our role in BC’s surgical care is irreplaceable. No acute care emergency department could function without a qualified general surgeon.”
What We've Achieved
- Increased local access to endoscopic and surgical care by over 160% in 10 years through partnership with regional administration
- Led the implementation of enhanced recovery after surgery protocols leading to less complicated outcomes and shorter hospital stays
- Improved treatment of common surgical diseases such as acute cholecystitis and pilonidal disease
- Championed the use of advanced electronic medical records systems to optimize rapid and accurate communication
- Provided leadership and provision of colorectal cancer screening services for the region
- Developed improved safety checklists for surgery