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Physicians join RVHS medical team Feb. 2, 2012 — Rouge Valley Health System (RVHS) is proud to welcome new doctors who specialize in surgical cancer care, obstetrics-gynecology, and hospital medicine. “We are proud to be providing the highest level of care and bringing a range of specialties to our patients in our growing communities of west Durham and east Toronto. We welcome the latest physicians to our team at Rouge Valley,” says Dr. Naresh Mohan, RVHS chief of staff.
For surgical oncologist Dr. Zaid Yasser, the opportunity to come to Rouge Valley is a chance to help create more awareness of cancer care. "When I wanted to focus on a specific area of practice, I had a passion for oncology. The treatment of cancer is becoming more complex, which is why I decided to focus on this area. There's a lot to be done at a community-based hospital in this field," explains Dr. Yasser. "I'm looking forward to working with our medical team to help promote cancer care." Dr. Yasser, earned a bachelor degree in medicine and surgery at Al-Mustansiriya University in Iraq, and completed the Ontario International Medical Graduate Program at Queen's University. He completed a fellowship in general surgery and a subspecialty fellowship in general surgical oncology at the University of Toronto. Dr. Yasser, who will be primarily based at Rouge Valley Centenary (RVC), is fluent in English and Arabic.
For obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Placide Rubabaza, his work is an opportunity to help promote women’s health, not only in Canada, but also in the developing world. “Obstetrics and gynecology have come a long way. In third world countries, pregnancy is a huge morbidity risk. I hope to help contribute, both in this community and outside, in helping to continue to prevent difficulties in childbirth,” he explains. His interest in promoting women’s health and education has also led to an interest in volunteer work in developing countries, including Burundi, where he is from. He has been involved with projects in Burundi and Benin, helping to promote maternal and child health. Dr. Rubabaza earned his medical degree at the University of Ottawa Medical School, and completed his specialty training in obstetrics and gynecology at McMaster University. He also earned a bachelor of science degree in biochemistry at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Rubabaza speaks French, English, Swahili, Kirundi, a language spoken in Burundi, and Kihyarwanda, which is spoken in Rwanda. He is based at the Rouge Valley Ajax and Pickering (RVAP) hospital campus.
For hospitalist Dr. Camala Smith, the work of a hospitalist is a bit like detective work. "This type of medicine interests me because it requires you to be a bit investigative. You also receive quick feedback in terms of your diagnosis and you're able to see immediate results. I still enjoy working in community-based medicine, but I also enjoy the accessibility of resources offered by working within a hospital," Dr. Smith explains. Dr. Smith, who began at Rouge Valley in September, is based at RVAP. She earned a bachelor of science degree from the University of Toronto; and completed her medical degree a at McMaster University. She also went on to complete her residency in Family Medicine at McGill University.
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