Phillip Teal

Dr. Phillip Teal is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at the University of British Columbia's Faculty of Medicine and Division Head at Vancouver General Hospital (VA). He founded and directs the Vancouver Stroke Program at Vancouver General Hospital, where he established the acute stroke program, Stroke Prevention Clinic, and clinical trials research program. Dr. Teal is actively involved in clinician, teaching, and clinical trials research, with over 75 stroke-related clinical trials participation.

• BMeSc and MD from University of Alberta
• Neurology training at University of British Columbia
• Fellowship in Stroke and Vascular Neurology at Tufts University

Research Interests: Focuses on stroke prevention, acute stroke management, and diagnostic neurology. His work spans clinical trials design, authoritative clinical guideline development, and multidisciplinary research in vascular neurology.

Scientific Awards & Recognitions:

• Master Teacher Award (UBC Department of Medicine)
• PAR-BC Dr. Patricia Clugston Memorial Award
• Recognition for Clinical Renown at Vancouver Coastal Health
• Best Role Model/Professionalism award
• Fay R Dirks Award for Teaching Excellence

Leadership & Service: Served as Chairman of the Canadian Stroke Consortium, board member of Heart and Stroke Foundation (BC & Canada), and Vancouver Hospital Foundation board member. Holds the Sauder Family and Heart and Stroke Foundation Professorship in Clinical Stroke Neurology.