Dr. Smith


Dr. Smith is a Certified Plastic Surgeon who has practiced in Victoria since 1992. His clinical practice involves Cosmetic Plastic Surgery as well as Reconstructive Plastic Surgery. Dr. Smith is an active member of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgery, Canadian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery,  American Society of Plastic Surgery and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Smith has had the benefit and opportunity to be trained in general surgery, burns, head and neck surgery, maxillofacial trauma, pediatric plastic surgery, hand and microsurgery, and general plastic surgery. He has also spent additional training in the area of Cosmetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Smith commenced his post-secondary training at the University of Saskatchewan. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in anatomy in 1977. He went on to medical school, receiving his Medical Degree in 1982. His postgraduate internship was at St. Paul’s Hospital, Vancouver in 1982-83. He then spent three years in general practice, doing locums in smaller centers around British Columbia.

In 1986, he commenced his surgical training at the University of Toronto. From 1986-1991 he had the privilege of working with, and being trained by, a number of surgeons internationally respected in their areas of expertise. He qualified for and passed his certification as a Plastic Surgeon in 1991 then spent the next year gaining additional training in Cosmetic Plastic surgery (Toronto) and in microsurgical exposure (Toronto and Melbourne).

Personal History

Dr. Smith was born and raised in Saskatchewan.  He is married to Dr. Gail Smith, a University of Toronto graduate in Family Medicine.  They have practiced in Victoria since 1992.  They try to maintain a “healthy balance” between their passion for their profession and their desire for a fulfilling family life.

Philosophy

Dr. Smith recognizes the ever increasing popularity of Cosmetic Surgery. It is an exciting part of our practice, and when treated with the appropriate respect, leads to a satisfied patient and surgeon.

Patient and procedure selection are the most important part of the process in the determination of a final result. In order to achieve this, Dr. Smith meets with patients in thorough consultation to ensure that they are insightful, well informed and have had the opportunity to have their questions and concerns addressed.



                                                             

 

Gary E. Townsend     M.D., F.R.C.P.

Dr. Townsend is a certified anaesthetic specialist.  He is a member of the British Columbia Anaesthetic Society, a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons and an Associate Professor of Anaesthesia at the University of British Columbia.  Originally from eastern Canada, Dr. Townsend was an undergraduate in the Faculty of Science, University of Ottawa and obtained his medical degree there in 1977.  He subsequently did a rotating internship in Auckland, New Zealand.

Returning to Canada, he completed his anaesthetic specialty training at McGill University, including a year of cardiac anaesthesia subspecialization.  He worked and taught at the Royal Victoria and Montreal General Hospitals as an Assistant  Professor of Anaesthesia from 1983-1984 and was Co-director of the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit at MGH.  

He moved to Vancouver and joined the staff of Vancouver General Hospital in 1984 and over eight years there became Head of Cardiac Anaesthesia, Head of the Cardiac Surgical ICU, and an Associate Professor of Anaesthesia, University of British Columbia.

Wishing for a more balanced life with his family, Dr. Townsend moved to Victoria and the Royal Jubilee Hospital in 1992.   Once again, he became Head of Cardiac Anaesthesia and for three years was Site Chief of Anaesthesia.  

Throughout the years, Dr. Townsend has not only followed his subspecialty interest in cardiac surgery, but has provided anaesthetics and perioperative care for all other surgical specialties, including plastic surgery.  He has always recognized the importance of all members of a surgical team and looks forward to contributing his expertise to those undergoing treatment at Dr. Smith’s Plastic Surgery Clinic.



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