Member of the Order of Canada
Awarded on: 2018-05-11
Invested on: 2019-05-08
K. Wayne Johnston, C.M.
Toronto, Ontario
Wayne Johnston is a foundational figure in vascular surgery. A professor at the University of Toronto and a surgeon at the Toronto General Hospital, he has refined the treatment and diagnosis of several vascular conditions, including abdominal aortic aneurysms. Notably, he led the landmark Multicentre Canadian Aneurysm Study, which was a reference mainstay for surgeons worldwide. A true innovator in the field, he spearheaded the establishment of vascular surgery as a subspecialty, creating its training and certification requirements with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.