Dr. Gordon Bruce Thompson passed away on September 24, 2022.
Specializing in complex spinal degenerative diseases and in the field of Epilepsy Surgery, Dr. Thompson was a Professor and Head Emeritus in Division of Neurosurgery, joining UBC in 1960.
Dr. Thompson served as the Head of the neurosurgical staff at UBC and Vancouver General Hospital for 24 years. During his tenure he established the first neurosurgical training program at UBC, and enlarged the Division’s expertise in functional, spinal, tumour and neurovascular subspecialties.
He is warmly remembered as a generous and caring leader who showed everyone respect and support.