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
Cumming School of Medicine News
Jayna Holroyd-Leduc re-appointed department head, Department of Medicine
Appointment effective July 1, 2025
Direct access to specialist care at UCalgary Shoulder Clinic
Researchers to assess new model of care offered at clinic in the Faculty of Kinesiology’s Sport Medicine Centre
UCalgary’s Dr. Marcia Clark named Royal College president
Calgary orthopedic surgeon set to lead national medical organization
A $9.5-million gift from the Canadian Cancer Society is fuelling groundbreaking research for rare and hard-to-treat cancers at UCalgary
Shonalie Biafore, whose daughter passed away, is inspired by the Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute’s work to help other people living with cancer
