Dr. Richard Cook is a Clinical Professor of Surgery at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and serves as the Director of Minimal Access and Robotically-Assisted Cardiac Surgery at Vancouver General Hospital (VGH). In addition to his clinical and teaching roles, Dr. Cook recently served as the Chair of the Cardiac Surgery Exam Board at the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and is currently the Vice President of the Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons, where he plays a key role in shaping the future of the practice of cardiac surgery in Canada. Dr. Cook’s primary research interests lie in the areas of minimally invasive cardiac surgery, with a focus on innovative techniques such as mini-thoracotomy for mitral and tricuspid valve repair and replacement, as well as atrial septal defect repair. He is also at the forefront of advancing robotically-assisted coronary artery bypass surgery and transcatheter interventions for the management of valvular heart disease. His work bridges the gap between groundbreaking technology and patient care, driving improved surgical outcomes and faster recovery for his patients.
Dr. Richard Cook
