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Our hospital attracts some of the best and brightest medical minds from around the world. Discover what inspired them to pursing a career in healthcare, the most exciting innovations in their field, and what you’ll find them doing when they aren’t at work.

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Dr. Alan ChalilNeurosurgeon, researcher, and Director of The Ottawa Hospital’s Surgical Epilepsy Program
Linda PowersNeurology physiotherapist
Yuan TanRecipient of the 2024 Worton Researcher in Training Award
Dr. Jacinthe LampronTrauma Medical Director and Clinical Investigator
Dr. Sarah BrandigampolaPsychiatrist at the offsite On Track program
Dr. Rebecca AuerExecutive Vice-President of Research and Innovation at The Ottawa Hospital and CEO and Scientific Director at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.

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Dr. Jeff Dilworthhe/himSenior scientist affiliate
Dr. Dilworth is a senior scientist in The Ottawa Hospital’s Regenerative Medicine Program, which includes the Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research and the Sinclair Centre for Regenerative Medicine. Dr. Dilworth studies epigenetics, which he describes as “what makes our stem cells supercharged when we’re young and completely ineffective when we’re old.” Continue Reading From baseball stats wiz to game-changing epigenetic scientist
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Dr. Harold Atkinshe/himHematologist, senior clinician investigator
When Dr. Harry Atkins was young, he wanted to be an architect. Everything changed with one high school biology project, and now Dr. Atkins is pioneering the use of stem cells to reprogram people’s immune systems. Continue Reading A conversation with stem cell pioneer Dr. Harold Atkins
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Dr. Jess Fiedorowiczhe/himHead and Chief, Department of Mental Health
Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz is shining a light on mental health through his work and research at The Ottawa Hospital. Originally from the U.S., Dr. Fiedorowicz has been at our hospital since 2020 as the Head and Chief of the Department of Mental Health. Continue Reading A conversation with Dr. Jess Fiedorowicz
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Dr. Sudhir Nagpalhe/himChief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery & Clinical Investigator
As the Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery at The Ottawa Hospital since 2012, Dr. Nagpal is leading what is now considered a renowned vascular surgical team that is on the cutting edge of new surgical techniques. Continue Reading A conversation with vascular surgeon Dr. Sudhir Nagpal
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Dr. Carolyn Nessimshe/herSurgical Oncologist, Clinician Investigator
Dr. Carolyn Nessim is a Surgical Oncologist at The Ottawa Hospital, as well as a Clinician Investigator at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI). While she specializes in soft tissue sarcoma, melanoma, and gastric cancer, her expertise is wide-ranging as she collaborates with other researchers in addition to treating patients. Continue Reading A conversation with Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Carolyn Nessim
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Dr. Fahad Alkherayfhe/himDirector, Skull Base Program, Neurosurgery Division
Dr. Fahad Alkherayf is the Director of the Clinical Research Program in the Neurosurgery Division of The Ottawa Hospital. As a neurosurgeon, he specializes in minimally invasive surgeries, which use much smaller incisions than traditional surgeries. As a result, they can mean less pain, lower chance of infection, and quicker recovery time. Continue Reading A glimpse inside the mind of neurosurgery expert, Dr. Fahad Alkherayf
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Be Inspired

The power of community: TOH Auxiliary donates $1.425M to support patients
The Ottawa Hospital Auxiliary gives back in support of much needed equipment and urgent patient needs
Creating Tomorrow
Saving the precious resource of blood during major liver surgery
Removing 10% of a patient’s blood before major liver surgery and giving it back afterwards reduced transfusions by half, according to a large clinical trial co-led by The Ottawa Hospital. It has changed the practice of liver surgery around the world.
Cancer, World-Leading Research, Patient Care
First-ever stereo EEG procedure at The Ottawa Hospital for epilepsy
The Ottawa Hospital is creating a comprehensive epilepsy program — a one-stop shop that will be a changemaker for patients. As a key part of bringing specialized, state-of-the-art care to the region, The Ottawa Hospital completed its first-ever stereoelectroencephalography (stereo EEG) procedure in January 2025.
Innovation and Technology, Strengthening Critical Services, Patient Care, Technology
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