Dr. Andras B. Fecso, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS completed his medical school at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Targu-Mures, Romania. In Canada, after completing his postgraduate training in general surgery at the University of Toronto, he subsequently completed fellowship training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at University Health Network and Therapeutic Endoscopy at St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto. During his residency, he also obtained a PhD degree in surgical education, at the Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto.
His clinical interest focuses on minimally invasive foregut surgery and luminal therapeutic endoscopy. His academic and research interest is in education and innovation in the field of surgical and bariatric endoscopy.

Dr. Shlomovitz attended medical school at the University of Western Ontario. He subsequently completed a hybrid residency in General Surgery and Medical Imaging, including Interventional Radiology at the University of Toronto. This was followed by fellowship training in minimally-invasive surgery and advanced surgical endoscopy.
Dr. Shlomovitz practices as a General Surgeon and Interventional Radiologist at the University Health Network in Toronto, where he focuses on advanced therapeutic flexible endoscopy and oncologic interventions. He is cross appointed as Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery and the Department of Medical Imaging. Dr. Shlomovitz’s research interests include the development, training and evaluation of hybrid therapeutic techniques.

Dr. Jeyalingam is a gastroenterologist and therapeutic endoscopist at University Health Network and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. He completed his undergraduate studies and medical school at Queen’s University, and subsequently undertook Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, MSc and Clinician Investigator training at the University of Toronto as a Philipson Scholar. Dr. Jeyalingam then went on to complete an Advanced Fellowship in Luminal Therapeutic Endoscopy at the University of Calgary focused on endoluminal tissue resection, deep bowel enteroscopy, and management of Barrett’s dysplasia. His research focuses on how we assess endoscopic trainees for entrustment, the role of artificial intelligence in improving colonoscopy quality, and how programs of assessment can be used to improve endoscopist performance and ultimately, patient outcomes.

Assistant to: Dr. Catherine O’Brien

Administrative Assistant to Dr. Sami A. Chadi

Debra is a Clinical Nurse Specialist, certified in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Care working at University Health Network. The focus of her inpatient practice is providing complex wound and ostomy consultations and treatment recommendations using evidence based best practice to improve patient care.

As part of her advanced practice role, Debra has participated in the development of several Best Practice Guidelines pertaining to Pressure Injuries, Surgical Wound Care, Enhanced Recovery After Surgery for Patients with an Ostomy, the Prevention and Management of Parastomal Hernias, and the Topical Management of Malignant Cutaneous Wounds.

Debra is a Clinical Faculty member for the Wound, Ostomy and Continence Institute Education Program; an adjust lecturer for the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto; and the Professional Practice Core Program Lead for Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC).

Leslie Heath is a Certified Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy & Continence, who has practiced in both community and acute care centers since 2009. She completed her Masters of Clinical Science in Wound Healing, University of Western Ontario in 2012.

As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, at Toronto General Hospital, she provides consultation and treatment recommendations, education and advocacy for patient with Wounds or Ostomies. Her role also entails providing leadership, mentoring, and provision of education to patients and staff, as well as program development, quality care monitoring and participation in research.

As both an Adjunct Lecturer at the Lawrence S. Bloomberg Faculty of Nursing, University of Toronto, and a Clinical Faculty member for the Wound, Ostomy & Continence Institute’s Education Program, she combines clinical expertise and a passion for teaching to provide mentorship to students.

Leslie has also participated in the development of the University of Toronto Best Practice Guidelines in Surgery in 2018.

Alexis Truax is a Clinical Nurse Specialist – Nurse Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence at Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network. She is Certified as a Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Certified (Canada) Nurse (WOCC(c)). Alexis provides specialty inpatient and outpatient Ostomy support to persons with Ostomies at Toronto Western Hospital.

Assistant to: Dr. Fayez Quereshy & Dr. Karineh Kazazian

Natalia Lauzon is the Clinical Nurse Specialist working with the Colorectal Surgery Team. She is an experienced Advanced Practice Nurse and focuses on the surgical oncology population, connecting with patients who have gastric, colon, and rectal cancer. She has a strong background in interprofessional clinical education and quality improvement. Prior to joining the team, she co-led efforts across University Health Network towards reducing surgical site infections with Exemplary results according to the American College of Surgeon’s National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (ACS-NSQIP). This award-winning work has reduced harm to patients and avoided millions of dollars in added healthcare costs by preventing infections after surgery. Natalia received her graduate degree in Nursing from the University of Toronto and has a bachelor of Nursing and bachelor of Health Sciences from the University of Western Ontario. She is an Adjunct Lecturer for the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Toronto.