Dr. Hilary P. Grocott, MD, FRCPC, FASE

Hilary P. Grocott, MD, FRCPC, FASE practises as an anesthesiologist at University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, with a career centred on cardiothoracic anesthesiology and perioperative neurologic outcomes. He serves as Head and Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics.

Dr. Hilary Grocott was previously tenured Professor in the Departments of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine and of Surgery at the University of Manitoba for 15 years.

Anesthesiology covers anaesthesia, perioperative medicine, intensive care and pain management. Dr. Hilary Grocott is most closely associated with cardiothoracic anesthesiology and perioperative neurologic outcomes.

Essential Details For Dr. Hilary Grocott

• Full Name And Credentials: Hilary P. Grocott, MD, FRCPC, FASE
• Specialty: Anesthesiology
• Subspecialty Focus: Cardiothoracic anesthesiology and perioperative neurologic outcomes
• Current Position: Head and Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Institution: University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital
• Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
• Previous Appointments: Previously tenured Professor in the Departments of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine and of Surgery at the University of Manitoba for 15 years

Academic Background Of Dr. Hilary Grocott

The training record below is drawn from the institutional and society sources listed at the end of this profile.

• Medical Degree: MD, University of Saskatchewan, 1990
• Residency: Anesthesia, University of Manitoba, 1995
• Fellowship: Cardiothoracic anesthesiology, Duke University
• Fellowship: Research fellowship, Duke University
• Specialist Certification: Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

What Dr. Hilary Grocott Specialises In

Published professional sources describe the clinical and academic work of Dr. Hilary Grocott as centred on:

• Neurologic outcomes and neuroprotection in cardiac surgery
• Cerebral oximetry and perioperative brain monitoring
• Delirium after cardiac surgery
• Transfusion strategy in cardiac surgery
• Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery

Leadership Positions Held By Dr. Hilary Grocott

• Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia
• Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, University of British Columbia
• Former Editor-in-Chief, Canadian Journal of Anesthesia, serving a seven-year term to the end of 2020
• Spent 12 years at Duke University advancing from fellow to full professor with tenure
• Executive Committee member of the Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society
• Co-editor of Core Topics in Cardiac Anesthesia

Distinctions Held By Dr. Hilary Grocott

• Appointed Head of one of Canada’s leading anesthesiology departments
• Author of more than 450 peer-reviewed articles, abstracts and book chapters
• Nearly 250 invited lectures delivered across six continents
• Internationally recognised for research on neurologic outcomes after cardiac surgery

Dr. Hilary Grocott Primary Practice Location

University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Clinical commitments at this institution are arranged through its departments and preoperative services. Confirm the current street address, department and telephone number with the institution before travelling, because academic appointments and clinic sites change.

A Patient Guide To Cardiac Anesthesia

Cardiac anesthesiology covers anaesthesia for heart and major vascular surgery, among the highest risk operations in medicine. These anesthesiologists manage cardiopulmonary bypass, interpret transoesophageal echocardiography during the operation and handle bleeding and clotting problems. Their decisions in theatre directly affect heart, kidney and brain function afterwards.

Related Cardiac Anesthesia Profiles

If you are comparing specialists, these anesthesiologists work in closely related areas:

• Dr. Jerrold Levy, cardiac anesthesia at Duke University School of Medicine and Duke University Medical Center
• Dr. Stanton Shernan, cardiac anesthesia at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative and Pain Medicine
• Dr. Sibylle Kozek-Langenecker, perioperative bleeding management at Evangelical Hospital Vienna and Sigmund Freud Private University
• Dr. Michael Gropper, critical care anesthesia at University of California, San Francisco

Browse the full anesthesiologist directory for more specialists.

Making An Enquiry About Dr. Hilary Grocott

Anesthesiologists are usually brought into a patient’s care by a surgeon, a hospital preoperative clinic or a pain service rather than through direct booking. Insurance participation varies by hospital and by plan, and it changes over time. Check coverage with both the institution and your insurer before scheduling, and ask whether the named anesthesiologist will personally be involved in your care.

Patient Questions About Dr. Hilary Grocott Answered

Is Dr. Hilary Grocott board certified?

Fellowship of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Patients and referring clinicians should confirm current licensure and certification status directly with the relevant medical board or hospital.

What position does Dr. Hilary Grocott hold?

Dr. Hilary Grocott is Head and Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, based at University of British Columbia and Vancouver General Hospital.

What does an anesthesiologist do?

An anesthesiologist is a physician who plans and manages anaesthesia and pain control, and who monitors breathing, heart function, circulation and comfort during surgery and recovery. The role also covers preoperative assessment and critical care.

What is cardiac anesthesia?

Cardiac Anesthesia is the area of anesthesiology concerned with cardiothoracic anesthesiology and perioperative neurologic outcomes. Clinicians working in this area, including Dr. Hilary Grocott, aim to make surgery and recovery safer and more comfortable.

Has Dr. Hilary Grocott received professional recognition?

Yes. Appointed Head of one of Canada’s leading anesthesiology departments. Further awards and distinctions are listed above.

Does Dr. Hilary Grocott hold leadership roles in the specialty?

Yes. Head, Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics, Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia. A fuller list of appointments appears above.

Information Sources For Dr. Hilary Grocott

• University of British Columbia Department of Anesthesiology, Pharmacology and Therapeutics
• Canadian Anesthesiologists’ Society
• Canadian Journal of Anesthesia

Editorial Standards For This Dr. Hilary Grocott Listing

This profile was compiled from the public professional sources listed above, including institutional faculty pages, hospital provider directories and specialty society records. Credentials, appointments and awards were checked against at least two independent sources where available. Last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

Update note: Previously tenured Professor in the Departments of Anesthesia, Perioperative and Pain Medicine and of Surgery at the University of Manitoba for 15 years.

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How To Use The Information About Dr. Hilary Grocott

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