For more than 35 years, Dr. Jim Ferguson faithfully served the people of the Alberni Valley until last spring, when he stepped back from full time surgical work.
Dr. Ferguson was born in Scotland and worked as a marine engineer before embarking on a career in medicine. He earned his medical degree at the University of Toronto before practicing at West Coast General Hospital in Port Alberni. An avid sailor and climber, Dr. Ferguson has sailed all seven oceans.
Colleague Dr. Robert O'Dwyer said Dr. Ferguson, “was considered a lion amongst surgeons. He was calm in any emergency and definitely the most brilliant surgeon I've worked with."
Dr. Sam Williams noted Dr. Ferguson's impressive work ethic and energy “as a 78 year old surgeon, he was phenomenal. He's really is a star surgeon on the island."
Dr. Ferguson served as Chief of surgery at West Coast General until 2008. Now, in his semi-retirement he continues to do part-time locum work.
The medical staff and staff at West Coast General Hospital wish Dr. Ferguson well and thank him for his dedication to his patients.
