Dr. Emad Guirguis was raised in Barrie, Ontario in the 1970's, when its population was 20,000. He determined early in life that his calling was to become a surgeon and return to his hometown. The combination of his keen interest in science and his passion for caring for people confirmed his desire to pursue medicine and surgery.
Dr. Guirguis loves his calling as a general surgeon and looks forward to serving Barrie and the surrounding communities as director and surgeon of Lakeview Surgery Centre.
Joanne studied nursing at Fanshawe College in London and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. After obtaining her nursing credentials, Joanne attended the Ryerson Polytechnical Institute, where she obtained her critical care nursing certification. She then studied basic level management at Sheridan College.
Joanne has extensive surgical nursing experience in community and teaching hospitals in Woodstock, Hamilton, and Ottawa. She has been actively involved with Lakeview Surgery Centre's development, ensuring excellence in nursing standards of care.
Joanne is very compassionate and cares deeply for our patients.
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