CABPS DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD PRESENTATION

Chris de Gara, MS, FRCS  
Professor Emeritus                                                      
University of Alberta

Dr. Chris de Gara is a retired general surgeon who practiced general and emergency surgery, surgical oncology, and bariatric surgery for over 40 years.  He has held many leadership roles in his lifetime and is a former President of the Canadian Association of General Surgeons and most recently the former Medical Panels Commissioner for the Government of Alberta, Ministry of Labour.