William Scott Beattie

Dr. Beattie completed a B.Sc (Biology Major) from the University of Waterloo, Ontario (1974) a PhD from McMaster University, Hamilton Ontario (1981). He obtained his M.D. from McMaster University (1982) and his FRCPC in anesthesia (1987). Dr. Beattie held a staff anesthesiologist position in the Department of Anesthesia, McMaster University from 1988-2000. He joined the Department of Anesthesia and Pain Management at the Toronto General Hospital, University Health Network (2000) and holds the position of R. Fraser Elliott Chair in Cardiac Anesthesia. He was Deputy Anesthesiologist-in-Chief (2006-2011) and Director, Anesthesia Research (2004-2013). He holds the academic rank of Professor in the Department of Anesthesia, University of Toronto, Faculty of Medicine.  Dr. Beattie is a member of numerous editorial boards and international research committees.  He has authored or co-authored over 140 peer-reviewed publications and holds multiple peer reviewed grants.  He is recognized nationally and internationally as an expert in the area of perioperative outcomes research, cardio-vascular anesthesia, and research methodology. Dr. Beattie has also been invited to speak on these subjects at conferences and events globally.