Dr. Anthony Reed
Training & Early Career
Dr. Anthony Reed's anesthesiology training was uniquely shared between the UK, where he earned his DA(UK) and FRCA, and South Africa, where he completed his MMed. With a special interest in neuroanesthesia, he pursued a post-specialty fellowship in Southampton to further develop his expertise in this specialized field.
Dr. Reed began his specialist career as the lead for neuroanesthesia at Groote Schuur Hospital, where he served for 6 years, establishing himself as a leader in this critical specialty area.
Leadership & Systems Development
Following his clinical leadership role, Dr. Reed transitioned to a position at provincial head-office as Co-ordinating Clinician for anesthetic services, where he was essentially employed as the department's "eyes and ears" for anesthetics and theatres. This comprehensive perspective, gained through his cross-sectional view of every facility within a provincial department, has provided him with unique insights into medical equipment, facilities, staffing, skills and workloads.
This vantage point has enabled him to play a key role in strengthening systems across the province, and to assist with various aspects of governance - from clinical operations to procurement processes. Additionally, Dr. Reed is responsible for advising on infrastructure and health technology directorates, as well as providing expertise for medicolegal matters in the hospital system.
Current Role & Leadership Philosophy
Dr. Reed currently heads the anesthetic department of an urban regional hospital and serves as the Level-2 head for theatres and anesthetics in the Western half of the Cape Town metro. He is an advocate for the benefits of clinician leadership in health systems, bringing together the clinical and management cadres in a trusting, and respectful manner.
Dr. Reed is committed to building effective cohesive teams and is the co-founder of a special interest group HITSA (Health Improvement Team South Africa) that brings together leaders and improvers in the operating room and procedural space, cutting across the state and private sector, and fully inclusive of nurses, surgeons and anesthesiologists.