For patients taking part in the Dialectical Behaviour Therapy Skills Group (or DBT-Lite Program) at The Ottawa Hospital, Dr. Christine Dickson will be a friendly and familiar face. Combining a compassionate approach with evidence-based therapy, Dr. Dickson and the team are helping patients live their most fulfilling lives by learning to balance the acceptance of intense and challenging emotions, thoughts, and urges with behavioural changes. Continue Reading A conversation with Dr. Christine Dickson

Dr. Kirsty Boyd knows how varied plastic surgery can be, and that’s part of what initially drew her to it. Read on to learn more about why she chose plastics, some of her most complex cases, and what she’s excited about in her field. Continue Reading A conversation with Dr. Kirsty Boyd

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

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

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

Dr. Sinclair is an innovator and always on the lookout for the latest treatment options for our patients. It was this drive that helped bring the CyberKnife, Advanced Awake Craniotomy techniques and most recently Fluorescence-Guided Surgery to our hospital. With tools like these at their disposal, Dr. Sinclair and his colleagues have increased survival rates for our brain tumour patients. Continue Reading A conversation with neurosurgeon Dr. John Sinclair

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