Specialist Anaesthetist and Medical Director SDS| Cardiac Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine | Melbourne | Ballarat
- Founding anaesthetist of Sleep Dentistry Services, dedicated to providing safe and comfortable dental procedures. As a specialist in cardiac and paediatric anaesthesia and special interest in caring for patients with special needs, he ensures comprehensive care for patients of all ages, known for his calming bedside manner that reassures patients.
- Dr. Canty recently established a special interest group within the Australian Society of Anaesthetists to enhance mobile anaesthesia services across Australia, bringing high-quality care to underserved areas.
- He is most known in international and national anaesthesia circles for his development and implementation of focused cardiac ultrasound (POCUS) technology. At the University of Melbourne, he established the largest ultrasound simulation centre in the Southern Hemisphere, emphasising his dedication to improving patient outcomes through research and training. David has an impressive number of publications of original research in peer-reviewed medical journals and has been awarded over $4.5 million in research grants (Orcid ID).
- Registered practising anaesthetist with ANZCA 2005, Executive committee – Day Case Anaesthesia Special Interest Group (2024), Ex-chair and executive committee Cardiac Thoracic Vascular Perfusion Special Interest Group (2007-2023)
- Academic Director and Founder of Ultrasound Simulation, Department of Surgery, University of Melbourne (since 2010)
