Dr. Andrew Demchuk is a Professor in the Department of Clinical Neurosciences for the Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary. He is also a stroke neurologist and Director of the Calgary Stroke Program. His major national responsibility is Chair of the Board of Directors, Canadian Stroke Consortium (Canada’s professional organization for stroke physicians).
Dr. Demchuk completed his medical degree (with distinction) from the University of Saskatchewan in 1993, followed by neurology residency from the University of Calgary (1993-97); and fellowship in cerebrovascular disease (1997-99) from the University of Texas-Houston.
Dr. Demchuk’s primary research interests focus on vascular imaging and clinical trials in acute stroke. Univ of Calgary has contributed several imaging scales and tools to help stroke clinicians worldwide better select patients for acute stroke treatment in the emergency setting. His favorite responsibility is the training of stroke fellows. The Calgary Stroke Fellowship program has trained over 110 fellows from 25 countries. 45 of which, practice stroke neurology across Canada.
Throughout his career he has received a number of awards, most recently in 2023, he was awarded the Raymond J Hnatyshyn Lecturer for stroke excellence in Canada and very recently received the Government of Alberta inaugural Dr. William Cochrane Health System Innovation Award.