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I was 18 years old, in the peak of physical condition, working as a lifeguard in the summer when I suddenly became very ill. I underwent several investigations, repeatedly and finally was misdiagnosed and had unnecessary surgery. I then was somehow introduced to a world famous gastroenterologist who diagnosed me instantly and inspired me to be a doctor. I felt the world needed more caring and good physicians and I wanted to be like him. At the very end of my training, in electrophysiology, I met my second star, my mentor, who is world renowned but reminds me to be humble and “never take ourselves too seriously”.
My main principles in medicine are similar to the rules of life. Treat patients like you would treat your own family. Always try to do the right thing for your patient even if it is difficult to do because of obstacles imposed by insurance companies. Remember what it is like to be a patient.
Please keep in mind I started the group on my own for several years. I have insisted that certain principles be upheld, keeping in mind that every doctor is an individual and has his own style .
Other physicians operate with different ethical guidelines. We are often asked why we don’t do the same, but the answer is simple; we discuss issues and if it does not go along with our basic beliefs, we follow our own path.
Date of Birth: February 6, 1960
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
High School: W. L. Mackenzie C.I. – graduated 1979 – Honors.
Undergraduate University: University of Toronto (U of T) – 1979-1981 – no degree.
Medical School: University of Toronto – 1981-1985 – MD
Post graduate Residency:
Internship – Straight Internal Medicine (RI)
July 1985 – June 1986
Toronto Western Hospital – U of T
R2 – Internal Medicine
July 1986 – June 1987
Toronto Western Hospital – U of T
R3 – Internal Medicine
July 1987 – June 1988
Wellesley Hospital – U of T
R4 – Internal Medicine
July 1989 – June 1990
Toronto Hospital and Addiction Research
Foundation – U of T
Subspeciality Training: Cardiology
University of British Columbia
Hospitals: Vancouver Hospital, St. Paul’s Hospital,
Shaughnessy Hospital, Children’s Hospital, University Hospital
Program Director: V.F. Huckell
July 1992 – June 1994
Cardiac Electrophysiology:
Year I – University of British Columbia
University Hospital
Program Director : C.R.Kerr
July 1994 – June 1995
Year II – University of Western Ontario
University Hospital
Program Director: G.J. Klein
July 1995 – June 1996
CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION
1. AHA – 1994, 1995,1996,1997
2. CCS – (Canadian Cardiovascular Society) 1994 and 1995
3. NASPE – 1994 and annually thereafter
4. NASPE EP Board Review Course 1998, 2000,2010
5. Boston A-Fib meetings annually
6. Heart Rhythm Society annually
June 1988 – July 1989
Emergency Room physician at following hospitals:
South Muskoka Memorial Hospital
Wellesley Hospital
Whitby General Hospital
September 1990 – December 1990
Volunteer for Health Service Volunteers Overseas in St. Lucia – Internal Medicine
December 1990 – May 1992
Internal Medicine Locum Tenens at the following hospitals:
1. Centennary Hospital – Scarborough, Ontario Head of Medicine: A. Tepperman
2. Northwestern General Hospital – Toronto, Ontario Head of Medicine: M. Levy
July 1996 – November 1996
Temporary cardiology staff at:
1. Surrey Memorial Hospital, Surrey, BC – Staff cardiologist and pacemaker insertion privileges.
2. Greater Victoria Hospital Services, Victoria, BC – EP Services – locum tenens
December 1996 – Current
Private Practice, Electrophysiology/Cardiology – President
Cardiac Arrhythmia Service
1200 North Federal Highway, Suite 100
Boca Raton, FL 33432
–MD – University of Toronto – June 13, 1985
–LMCC – Toronto – December 22, 1986
–FRCPC – Internal Medicine – June 8, 1990
–FRCPC – Cardiology – November 22, 1994, Recertification 2004
–ABIM – Internal Medicine – 1994
–ABIM – Cardiology – 1995
–ABIM– Cardiac Electrophysiology – 2000, Recertification 2021
1. Boca Raton Regional Hospital
2. Broward General Medical Center
3. Delray Medical Center
4. West Boca Raton Community Hospital
Intrinsic RV Trial
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