Critical Care
Leaders in Critical Care
Unity Health Toronto is home to one of the most advanced adult Critical Care programs in the province. The program brings world-leading innovation and research to the bedside to give patients the best possible care.
The Critical Care program provides highly specialized care for adult patients who have an urgent, life-or-death illness or injury. There are six adult intensive care units (ICUs) across the network – two at St. Joseph’s Health Centre and four at St. Michael’s Hospital.
Caring for Ontario’s most complex critically ill patients
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Top 5 largest critical care provider in Ontario
Leading centre for critical care research
Why our Critical Care program is so special
“I’m exceptionally proud to work with the team…because they are committed to the patient and family experience, in all aspects,” said Dr. Andrew Baker, medical director of Surgery and Critical Care at Unity Health and the chief of the Departments of Critical Care and of Anesthesia at St. Michael’s.
Using the same skills as Critical Care teams to reduce stress and improve communication
The Team Training and Clinical Excellence Academy helps Critical Care teams develop the behaviours and skills of highly effective teams.
Advancing world-class research
“We are bringing the power and potential of microfluidic devices to clinical settings,” said Dr. Claudia dos Santos, Unity Health critical care physician and scientist.
Critical Care at St. Joseph's Health Centre
There are two critical care units at St. Joseph’s.
Clinics & Services
The Coronary Care Unit (CCU) team works closely with partner hospitals to provide care to patients with acute coronary syndromes that require advanced monitoring and support.
View Coronary Care Unit (CCU)The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) specializes in the care and treatment of patients with complex conditions who need advanced support for various body systems including breathing and circulation.
View Intensive Care Unit (ICU)News & Updates
Critical Care at St. Michael's Hospital
At St. Michael’s, there are four Intensive Care Units (ICU) including the Cardiac ICU, the Cardiovascular ICU, the Medical Surgical ICU and the Trauma and Neurosurgery ICU.
The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team provides care to patients immediately following heart or vascular surgery or complex intervention. For more information, see our Heart and Vascular page.
4th Floor Cardinal Carter
416-864-5483
Clinical leader manager: Kinza Malik
416-864-6060 Ext. 43842
The Trauma and Neurosurgery Intensive Care Unit (TNICU) provides traumatic and neurosurgical care to patients from across the province.
9th Floor Donnelly Wing
416-864-5725
Clinical leader manager: Liz Butorac
Prospective applicants for the International Fellowship program should consult the following document for information regarding program requirements and the application process itself:
- International Fellowship Program information manual
- Application form – St. Michael’s Critical Care Fellowship
Goals
The overarching goal of education within the Critical Care Department is to provide a safe learning environment for students, residents, and fellows of a variety of different specialties, where they are able to learn and practice new skills. Key aspects of the education program include:
- Students are provided with a varied learning experience through diverse, yet interrelated ICU experiences across the MSICU, CVICU, and TNICU
- Students learn to use and effectively manage patients with state of the art technology within the ICUs
- Each learning environment is multidisciplinary in nature – students will learn to work with others in their own specialty, as well as alongside others of different specialties, fostering communication and teamwork across different disciplines
- Introduce students to research aspect of Critical Care by presenting them with a variety of research opportunities
Clinics & Services
The Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) team treats patients with acute coronary syndromes. The CICU also acts as a referral site for advanced interventional cardiology procedures.
View Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU)The Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) specializes in the care and treatment of patients with complex conditions who need advanced breathing and circulation support.
View Medical Surgical Intensive Care UnitNews & Updates
Last updated April 16, 2025