Three new physicians will begin practicing in Thorold this week, alleviating the shortage of medical professionals which has left many patients without a designated medical contact in town.
Niagara Region confirmed to ThoroldToday on Monday that the three doctors will begin practicing at Thorold Family Health Centre on Front Street.
The news comes as long-time physician, Dr. Preston Zuliani announced that he will be downsizing his practice after 45 years.
The region described Zuliani as a visionary in building the clinic and said he has suggested patients enroll with the new physicians
Read more about the new doctors below.
Dr. Ryan Chadwick
Originally hailing from Prince George, British Columbia, Ryan Chadwick completed medical school locally at McMaster’s Niagara Campus in St. Catharines. He spent the last year in Calgary in Family Medicine Enhanced Skills training and has moved back to Niagara to join the Thorold Family Health team, where he completed his Family Medicine Residency training. He has an interest in teaching, medical simulation, and quality improvement! He is excited to re-join the practice in Thorold!
Dr. Sarah Chadwick
Sarah Chadwick studied medicine at the University of Toronto and completed her Family Medicine residency training in Niagara. She has spent the past year working as a locum family physician in Okotoks, Alberta and is excited to be starting a practice with the Thorold Family Health Centre.
Dr. Michael Lane
Michael Lane grew up in Thorold, and attended Saba University School of Medicine while completing clinical rotations throughout the United States. He returned to the Niagara Region for his Family Medicine Residency. His practice interests include a broad scope family practice.
"The latest recruits have all graduated from the Niagara McMaster Family Medicine program which demonstrates the success in the partnerships that the school has with the medical community, the municipalities and the Niagara Physician Recruitment Program," said the region in a statement.
The new recruitments bring the total count of Thorold physicians to 14, a number that has more than doubled in the past six years.
For those who do not have a family doctor and would like to view a list of those accepting patients, they can visit Find a Doctor - Niagara Region, Ontario for a complete listing.
