Program leadership
- Simon Hillier, MD (Chair, Department of Anesthesiology)
- Brian C. Spence MD, MHCDS (Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesiology)
Patients want to be treated with respect and kindness. As an anesthesiologist, I will listen to their concerns and help them to learn and understand any questions they might have about th Read more
As a regional anesthesiologist, I like to think myself similar to a carpenter who has gathered necessary tools to build upon their craft. Regional anesthesia has given me alternatives to Read more
I chose anesthesia because I can reassure patients that I will help relieve their pain and anxiety. When I talk with my patients and their families about their upcoming procedure, I make Read more
I chose to practice pediatric anesthesia because I want to give children the best chance of having a wonderful, healthy life. Whether it's for large operations or sedation for an imaging Read more
I want patients to undergo surgery with as little anxiety and discomfort as possible. To achieve that, I'm always ready with a plan, reassurance and a warm, undistracted, unrushed air. Read more
I became a doctor because I have a deep desire to make a real difference in people's health. I emphasize empathy in my practice, since really understanding what a patient is going through Read more
Nobody wakes up in the morning thinking "Today is the day I want to have surgery". My job is to normalize emotions of anxiety, stress, or fear surrounding surgery. The anesthesiology team Read more
I welcome patients who have common acute or chronic pain conditions as well as those who have been told there is nothing else that can be done to help them with their pain. Fundamentally Read more
Anesthesiology appeals to me because it is a procedure-based specialty that allows me to interact regularly with patients. When I meet with my patients, I start by asking if they have any Read more