Dr. Kevin Smith

Dr. Kevin Smith is a distinguished expert in chronic pain management, with over two decades of experience in anesthesia and pain medicine.

240 Duncan Mill Rd Unit 800, North York
info@unikamed.com
(647) 740-4541

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About Dr. Smith

Dr. Kevin Smith is a highly respected expert in chronic pain management with extensive experience in anesthesia and pain medicine. Graduating from the University of Calgary Medical School in 1998, Dr. Smith completed his residency in Anesthesiology at McMaster University in 2003 and has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada since then.

Professional Experience

Dr. Smith’s practice spans various hospitals and community-based settings across Ontario, Nova Scotia, and New Brunswick, focusing on both acute and chronic pain medicine. He has a special interest in diagnosing and managing spinal and neuropathic/nociplastic pain conditions using advanced interventions.

Key Contributions

Education and Training: Co-directed a conference for the Haitian Anesthesia Society on ultrasound-guided regional anesthesia in 2010 and has mentored trainees from McMaster University and the University of Toronto’s Pain Medicine Royal College residency program.
Innovative Collaborations: Initiated a collaborative with the Sault Area Hospital in 2023 to provide interventional chronic pain services in Sault Ste. Marie.
Clinical Research: Participated in numerous clinical research projects focusing on novel treatments for spinal pain.

Leadership and Achievements

In 2012, Dr. Smith co-founded the Allevio Pain Management clinic, leading it to become one of the largest and most innovative chronic pain practices in the country. After leaving the practice in 2017, he has balanced independent clinical practice, committee work, clinical research, and medicolegal evaluations.

Committee Involvement

Dr. Smith has actively contributed to healthcare system development and medical leadership through various committees related to Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine. His roles include:

Ontario Medical Association (OMA): Served in multiple OMA and bilateral OMA-MOHLTC committees, including the Chronic Pain Working Group (Co-Chair) and Physician Payment Review Board (Vice Chair).
College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario: Engaged as a physician supervisor, OHPIP facility assessor, and expert for investigations.

Expert Testimony

Dr. Smith has been sworn in as an expert in Anesthesiology and Chronic Pain Medicine at the Ontario Superior Court, Financial Services Commission of Ontario, and Licence Appeal Tribunal, providing testimonies as both a litigant expert and a treating physician.

Dr. Kevin Smith continues to advance the field of chronic pain management, dedicating his career to improving patient care and outcomes.

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