Chris Simpson

Dr. Chris Simpson is a Professor at Queen’s University and currently serves as Executive Vice President & Chief Medical Executive at Ontario Health. He previously held roles as Head of Cardiology (2006-2016) and Vice-Dean (Clinical) of the Faculty of Health Sciences (2016-2021). His expertise spans cardiology, health policy, and medical imaging AI. Simpson has authored over 350 peer-reviewed publications and holds fellowships in multiple medical societies. His research focuses on health policy (access to care, wait times), cardiac electrophysiology, and AI-driven medical imaging.

Education: BSc (University of New Brunswick), MD (Dalhousie University), Cardiac Electrophysiology Fellowship (University of Western Ontario). Notable roles include CMA President (2014-2015), CAHS President (2020-2021), and leadership in organizations like CorHealth and SEAMO. Awards include Fellowships in the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences and American College of Cardiology.

Research interests include medical fitness to drive, atrial fibrillation, sudden cardiac death, and AI applications in oncology imaging. He leads initiatives such as the Terry Fox Research Institute’s Marathon of Hope Network. Simpson also contributes to policy bodies including Ontario Health’s Quality Standards Committee and the World Medical Association.