Patient care

The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Queens University provides specialized care across several areas of anesthesia. Each subspecialty is designed to meet the unique needs of patients before, during, and after medical procedures.

Acute Pain Management & Regional Anesthesia

This team focuses on relieving pain right after surgery or injury. They use techniques like nerve blocks to numb specific areas, helping patients recover more comfortably and with fewer side effects than traditional pain medications

Our team:

Tracy Cupido, Director APMS
Jessica Burjorjee
Katie Carten
David Clinkard
Scott Duggan
Chris Haley
Greg Klar
Michael McMullen
Glenio Mizubuti
Rachel Rooney
Sergiy Shatenko
Theunis Van Zyl
Julie Zalan

Cardiac Anesthesia

Our cardiac anesthesiologists provide expert care for patients undergoing heart surgery to ensure the heart and lungs are supported throughout the procedure. They work closely with cardiac surgeons to manage complex cases safely.

Our team:

Tarit Saha, Lead of Cardiac Anesthesia
Yannis Amador Godoy
Ramiro Arellano
Michael Cummings
Rob Tanzola
Emma Torbicki
Louie Wang

Chronic Pain Management

This service supports patients living with long-term pain. The team uses a combination of medications, injections, and other therapies to improve quality of life and help patients regain function.

Our Team:

Scott Duggan, Lead of Chronic Pain
David Clinkard
Tracy Cupido
Ian Gilron
Chris Haley

Please visit the Chronic Pain Clinic website for more information.

Obstetric Anesthesia

Our mission is to provide exceptional and compassionate anesthesia care to expectant mothers, ensuring the highest standards of safety, comfort, and support throughout labor and delivery. Our team is committed to advancing the field of obstetrical anesthesia through rigorous research, evidence-based practices, and continuous education. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and are highly skilled in resuscitation and responsive to emergencies, ready to address any situation with precision and care. We also provide care to pregnant persons for non-obstetrical surgery or procedures. By integrating cutting-edge research into our care protocols and collaborating closely with our multidisciplinary team, we strive to enhance maternal and fetal outcomes, alleviate pain, and foster a positive and empowering birth experience. Our goal is to lead in clinical excellence, educate anesthesiology residents and improve practices for the benefit of our patients and the broader medical community.

KHSC Epidural Information:

KHSC Epidural Pamphlet

Reliable Websites for more information:

Society for Obstetric Anesthesia and Perinatology (SOAP): This website continues trustworthy high quality information to answer your questions about managing pain before, during and after delivery. It includes information on breastfeeding, C-sections, headaches, cerclage, epidurals and other alternatives as well as important reasons to seek an anesthesiology consultation prior to delivery. It has been written by obstetrical anesthesiologists who are experts at caring for pregnant patients.

https://www.soap.org/information-for-mothers

The Painless Push: Detailed information on pain options for vaginal delivery or cesarean section written for patients with hand drawn pictures and explanations.

https://www.thepainlesspush.com/

Labour Pains: This is excellent information from the Obstetrical Anaesthetists’ Association and is available in 33 languages (and growing)

https://www.labourpains.org/

Pediatric Anesthesia

Children undergoing surgery or medical procedures receive care from specialized pediatric anesthesiologists. Our team is specifically trained to manage the unique needs of infants and young patients gently and reassuringly.

Our team:

Julie Zalan, Lead of Pediatric Anesthesia
Joanna Dion
Melinda Fleming
Anthony Ho
Amanda Jasudavisius
Fraser Johnson

Perioperative Care

This team supports patients throughout the entire surgical journey, from pre-surgery assessments to post-surgery recovery. Their goal is to reduce risks and ensure the best possible outcomes.

Our team:

Michael McMullen, Lead of Perioperative Care
Joanna Dion
Joel Parlow
Stacy Ridi

Quality Improvement

Behind the scenes, this group works to make anesthesia care safer and more effective. They study outcomes, refine techniques, and implement best practices to benefit every patient.