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Al16 - The Canadian Champion, Tuesdav, Mav 1. 2007 a oie s1 Halton Healthcare Services Dr. Dalal Aziz "Dr. Dalal Aziz, Milton District Hospital's (MDH) newest general surgeon has already earned the respect and admiration of both her colleagues and patients," notes Lisa Shiozaki, Chief Operating Officer of Milton District Hospital and Milton Family Practice Program Leader of the Milton Family Practice. "A steady hand, a positive, proactive approach and a warm compassionate temperament make this skilled surgeon a very welcome addition to the MDH surgical team. " -, ~ '" Of Lebanese origin, Dr. Aziz completed both her medical degree (1997) and surgical training (2002) at the American University of Beirut. She was the first female General Surgeon to graduate from her university and one of only two in Lebanon. "Residency was definitely a challenge. It's stili very much a man's world in my countr-y," explains Dr. Aziz. "Luckily, 1 had a very supportive family and the encouragement of my instructors - most of whom were trained in the United States." Dr. Aziz decided to pursue surgery thanks to the positive influence she received during ber surgical rutatiun as a medical student. "I had the mistaken impression that surgeons always have an answer and a clear treatment plan for the diseases they treat," she explains. "This was a little naïve - but still 1 love surgery. 1 find the immediacy of its success very gratifying. You can remove the source of pain and almost instantly improve the quality of your patient's life." In 2000, Dr. Aziz joined ber husband, Wadid, in Canada while she completed a research fellowship at the Hospital for Sick Children (2002-2003) and a breast surgical oncology and a general surgical fellowship ait Sunnybrook and Women's College Hospital (2003-2005) through the University of Toronto. "We were looking for a nice family-oriented, healthy environment to raise our two children - Stephanie (4 years old) and Robert (1-1/2 year old)," notes Dr. Aziz. "1 was impressed by Milton's small hometown atmosphere and 1 had heard a lot of ver-y positive remarks about Milton District Hospital." Dr. Aziz joined Milton District Hospital in 2006. Her practice involves treating general abdominal and colorectal surgical conditions, and performi ng min imally- invasive breast surgical procedures including sentinel node biopsies. "1 am a strong proponent of comnprebiensive medical care,' continues Dr. Aziz. " My goal is not only to be a good surgeon but also a good, caring and compassionate doctor. You bave to treat the wbole person, not just the symptoms. My job is to listen to mny patients' concerns, gain their trust and respect and do wbat is in their best interest. If tbe besi choice is SUrgery then I work 10 case therm tbrough the wbole surgical process to a fLil! recovery. 1I amn very impressed with the diversity of spet well-rounded group of physicians and an ama2 we can respond to the needs of our communit) works to ensure our patients get the best possi - Lisa 'The plh vscian levelw c xpertî.st»w 11(1ngagv'r dJedicatiun anil coiJit!ieft is vital to t/- care lialion Iiiils iimdWilfii n "We have a first-rate team of specialists, family be able to attract some of the most talented doi specialists and the rapidly evolving medical coi to grow with our populations." "ilton 15ý just 1xoinng wtt/i potenîi Our pf) where dJociorsý are expo-jqed to hoth crilicil 'au'r peoi~îI nvo/ved in Al js1)e(1ts of t'heîutw working c/o'sel 'v wilh çlyeciili,51. Io /ooÀ irîg .ufl fintaq.tc- qjoppiiity ((>1 un rut gr 1l0~t' lOtiq "1would like to thank the staff and doctors at 1 sure everything is alright. 1 really hope our hos No community can survive witbout one!" F%îk1ý.Aý ddr"-Wmq.u Iloctoi profiles piovided I)V 11w Il