Kari Smedstad, Anesthesiologist
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Kari Smedstad

Anesthesiologist

1819 Riverside Drive Northwest High River Alberta, T1V 0A2
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About

Kari Smedstad, MBCHB, FRCPC, works at Chronic Pain Management in High River, Alberta.  Along with working at the practice, he is affiliated with local hospitals such as Hamilton Health Sciences and High River General Hospital; as well as being a professor earlier in his career.  With 45 years of experience in the field, Dr. Smedstad is a noted expert in anesthesiology. Due to his excellence and passion the Canadian Medical Association gave Dr. Smedstad an honorary life membership, as well as a Distinguished Service Award. 

Education and Training

University of Birmingham

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 58 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

AnesthesiaPain Management

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor Emeritus -

Awards

  • Honorary Member of the Canadian Medical Association-Life Membership   
  • Received the Distinguished Service Award from the Canadian Medical Association   

Professional Society Memberships

  • Ontario Medical Association, Honorary Member of the Canadian Medical Association

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Hard Work

Hobbies / Sports

  • Quilting, Cross Country Skiing

Kari Smedstad's Practice location

1819 Riverside Drive Northwest -
High River, Alberta T1V 0A2
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