About
As a skilled Anesthesiologist, Dr. Brian Knight plays a crucial role in patient safety and comfort during the perioperative period. Practicing primarily at medical facilities in Vancouver, BC, he contributes to the surgical and procedural teams, ensuring high standards of care in accordance with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC). His focus is on delivering safe and effective anesthesia services tailored to each patient's needs, emphasizing patient-centered care and safety.
Dr. Knight graduated with his Medical Degree from the University of British Columbia in 1982 and has completed extensive postgraduate training in Anesthesiology. His certifications include specialized training recognized by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia, enabling him to provide a broad range of anesthetic services across various clinical settings.
With a professional and clinical approach, Dr. Knight is committed to maintaining the highest standards of patient safety in Vancouver. He communicates fluently in English and adopts a patient-focused philosophy, ensuring each individual receives personalized and safe anesthetic care aligned with current medical guidelines and practices.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC) / Sedation: Providing varying levels of sedation (light to deep) and analgesia, combined with close monitoring of vital signs, for procedures not requiring general anesthesia.
- Procedural Sedation (Outside OR): Administering sedation and monitoring for procedures performed outside the main operating rooms, such as in endoscopy suites or radiology.
- Acute Postoperative Pain Management: Implementing strategies to manage pain immediately after surgery, utilizing multimodal approaches like regional blocks, IV medications, or patient-controlled analgesia (PCA).
- Management of Anesthetic Emergencies: Rapid diagnosis and treatment of critical events or complications that may arise during anesthesia.
- General Anesthesia Administration: Inducing and maintaining a controlled state of unconsciousness ('sleep') using intravenous or inhaled medications, ensuring patient comfort and immobility during major surgery.
Note: This list outlines typical areas of anesthetic practice. The specific anesthetic plan for your procedure will be determined by Dr. Knight (or an associate) in consultation with you and your surgeon/proceduralist based on your health and the requirements of the procedure. Subspecialty services like chronic pain management may require a separate referral pathway.
All medical services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC).
Dr. Knight primarily practices at medical facilities located in the Downtown Vancouver (West End South) neighborhood, near Robson Square and the Vancouver Art Gallery. These facilities are easily accessible via TransLink services, including the SkyTrain Expo, Millennium, and Canada Lines, as well as bus, SeaBus, and West Coast Express routes at the Waterfront station. The facility is wheelchair accessible. Parking is available at the facility.
- How is payment handled for anesthesia care with Dr. Knight? Is it covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP)?
- In BC, medically necessary anesthesia services provided by specialists like Dr. Knight during provincially insured surgical or medical procedures are typically covered by Medical Services Plan (MSP). Pre-anesthetic consultations related to these procedures are also usually covered. Fees for specific uninsured services (e.g., certain non-medically required procedures, form completion) may apply based on provincial guidelines. Please confirm coverage with Medical Services Plan (MSP) for specific circumstances.
- Can I directly request Dr. Knight for my anesthesia?
- While you can discuss preferences with your surgeon, the assignment of an Anesthesiologist is typically managed by the hospital's anesthesia department or the surgical group based on scheduling, expertise required, and availability. Your surgeon arranges the necessary anesthesia care, which includes consultation with an anesthesiologist like Dr. Knight from the team covering your procedure.
- How will my pain be managed after the procedure?
- Effective pain management is a priority. Depending on the procedure, Dr. Knight may use strategies like regional nerve blocks placed before or during surgery for prolonged numbness, patient-controlled analgesia (PCA) pumps, epidural infusions, or a combination of different types of pain medications (multimodal analgesia). The goal is to keep you comfortable to aid recovery and mobility. This plan is often coordinated with the surgical team.
- What are the main types of anesthesia you might use?
- Dr. Knight selects the safest and most appropriate anesthetic based on your health and the procedure. Options include:
- General Anesthesia: You'll be completely unconscious and unaware.
- Regional Anesthesia: A specific body part is numbed (e.g., spinal/epidural for lower body, nerve block for arm/leg). You might be awake or sedated.
- Monitored Anesthesia Care (MAC)/Sedation: Medication helps you relax and feel drowsy, often used with local anesthetic by the surgeon.
The choice will be discussed with you beforehand.
- Do Anesthesiologists only work in the operating room?
- While the OR is central, Anesthesiologists like Dr. Brian Knight often work in other areas too, including:
- Labour and delivery suites (providing epidurals)
- Intensive Care Units (managing critically ill patients)
- Pre-operative assessment clinics
- Pain clinics (treating chronic pain)
- Procedure rooms (e.g., endoscopy, radiology, cardiology)
His specific areas of practice will depend on his training and hospital/clinic roles.
1177 Hastings St W, Suite 1920
Vancouver, BC V6E 2K3
Phone: (780) 809-0636
The facility is wheelchair accessible.
Dr. Knight is a licensed physician regulated by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC) under the Health Professions Act in BC. Anesthesia services are typically arranged through the hospital or clinic where your procedure is scheduled.
Verify registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC): https://www.cpsbc.ca/public/registrant-directory/search-result/303961/Knight%2CBrian