Welcome to the Department of Surgery
Welcome to the Department of Surgery
The Department of Surgery, in collaboration with Alberta Health Services and the University of Calgary, is one of the largest surgical departments in North America. With over 350 surgeons, our members are committed to a professional and academic culture that is continually progressing and improving. Our department is made up of 13 sections that teach and provide care at five acute care hospitals in the Calgary Zone. We are dedicated to providing high-quality patient care, excellence in education, and fostering an innovative research culture.
Our Surgical Sections
Surgical Education
Department Research
The life of a scientist
In our latest issue of The Blade Magazine, Dr. Tara Klassen discusses her work as a healthcare scientist and the importance of her new role as the Provincial Program Lead of Surgical Innovation.
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