FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Leamington Hospital welcomes 2 new Specialists
Dr. Susanne Tracy and Dr. Angelina Chan welcomed to LDMH team
Monday, September 14, 2009 – Leamington District Memorial Hospital is pleased to announce the arrival of Dr. Suzanne Tracy, General Surgeon and Dr. Angelina Chan, Obstetrics & Gynecology to the hospital and the community. Dr. Tracy began practicing in early July while Dr. Chan will join the hospital in early October.
Dr. Tracy a General Surgeon is originally from the Essex county – Harrow - area. After completing high school in Kingsville, Susanne obtained her undergraduate degree from the University of Waterloo in 1997 followed by medical school at St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine and her General Surgery training at the University of Florida Health Science Centre. She has held a surgical practice at Henry Ford Hospital. “Obviously it is always very rewarding to see someone who grew up locally go off to school and return home to practice. We are very pleased to welcome Susanne to the hospital,” states Dr. Ejaz Ghumman, Chief of Staff, “she will be a great addition to the general surgical program and the entire hospital team.”
Dr. Tracy’s clinic is operating out of the 3rd Floor Offices at Leamington Hospital. Joining Dr. Tracy on the 3rd Floor is Dr. Angelina Chan, Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Chan will begin her practice October 5, 2009.
“We are very excited to welcome Dr. Chan to the Maternal Child and Gynecology program at LDMH,” notes Dr. Rick Sabga, Chief of Obstetrics, “we have been recruiting a second OB/GYN for sometime and feel we have found the right person who will bring stability to this program.”
Dr. Chan, a graduate of the University of Western Ontario, has been practicing in Smith’s Falls Ontario for the last few years. She is very familiar with small community hospitals and rural obstetrical and gynecological health issues. In addition to delivering babies and supporting the obstetrical program, Dr. Chan is also trained in multiple gynecological surgical procedures.
“We are very excited to welcome new, young physicians to our team” says Ghumman, “both women bring new expertise and experience that will benefit both the hospital and the patients we serve. We know the community will join us in wishing them a warm welcome to our community.”
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For more information
Dr. E. Ghumman, Chief of Staff
(519) 326-2373 ext. 4190