In uncertain times for healthcare access, respected physicians are more crucial than ever. To address this uncertainty, the Village Post has released its list of Toronto’s Top Doctors of 2025. Among this list are 16 IHPME Faculty Members.
By: Marielle Boutin
This year marks the fourth iteration of this list, recognizing 415 doctors across 54 specialties, and providing patients searching for trusted medical practitioners with a valuable resource.
“We are incredibly proud to see so many of our esteemed faculty recognized among Toronto’s Top Doctors,” says IHPME Director Audrey Laporte. “This recognition is a testament to their commitment to transforming health systems through discovery, leadership, and learning. Their contributions not only impact patient care but also shape the future of healthcare. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour!”
The selection process is peer-driven, allowing doctors to nominate colleagues they think are most deserving and trusted to provide the best care to patients.
Explore the list of recognized physicians at IHPME:
Dr. Husam Abdel-Qadir
Cardiologist, Women’s College Hospital
My patients are the main driver and primary inspiration for the work I do. Whether it is the clinical service I provide or the research that I conduct, I am always trying to put myself in their shoes and deliver the best I can for them. As such, it is quite redeeming to get another boost through being recognized by my peers.
Dr. Eitan Amir
Medical Oncologist, Princess Margaret Hospital
It is a great honour to be nominated by other medical professionals across Toronto and for the recognition of efforts to achieve excellence in my field.
Dr. Howard Berger
OBGYN and Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Nick Daneman
Clinician-Scientist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Antoine Eskander
Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist/Microvascular Reconstructive Surgeon, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Endocrine/Thyroid Surgeon, Michael Garron Hospital
It is an honour to be selected by colleagues as one of Toronto’s Top Doctors. It is also very humbling to see the list of fantastic doctors selected. Our work at IHMPE and at our research institutes as clinician investigators and scientists is so tightly linked to our clinical work. As I reflect on this nomination, I can’t help but feel a sense of pride around the work we as a community at IHPME are doing to study and improve our healthcare system and prepare the next generation of scientists.
Dr. Barbara Haas
Trauma Surgeon and Intensive Care Physician, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Dr. Paul Karanicolas
Surgical Oncologist, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Toronto is lucky to have a huge number of caring, compassionate, and skilled doctors. It’s a real honour to be considered part of this group.
Dr. David Klein
Staff Physician, Critical Care, St. Michael’s Hospital
It is an honour to be selected as one of Toronto’s Top Doctors and to also continue to contribute to academia at DLSPH.
Dr. Michelle Sholzberg
Hematologist, St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Darrell Tan
Infectious Diseases Physician and Clinician-Scientist, St. Michael’s Hospital
Dr. Jacob Udell
Cardiologist, Women’s College Hospital
Dr. David Urbach
Head, Department of Surgery, Women’s College Hospital
Dr. Alanna Weisman
Endocrinologist, Mount Sinai Hospital
Being recognized as one of Toronto’s top doctors is a humbling honour. I am dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to all of my patients. This recognition is also a testament to the incredible team I work alongside, whose support and collaboration allow me to deliver exceptional patient care.
Dr. Catherine Hil-Yen Yu
Endocrinologist, St. Michael’s Hospital
It’s a privilege to do what I can to make even a small difference in the lives of others. Thank you.
Also recognized: Dr. Shabbir Alibhai and Dr. Nadine Shehata.
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Marielle Boutin
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