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Overview
The Department of Family Practice at The Ottawa Hospital provides care in hospital settings and in the community, supporting patients through all stages of life.
The department includes family physicians who work as clinicians, teachers, researchers and administrators.
Many of our physicians work in inpatient units, outpatient clinics and specialized services across the hospital. Some also maintain private practices or serve as hospitalists at The Ottawa Hospital and other institutions.
The Department of Family Practice at The Ottawa Hospital was established in 1998 through the merger of family medicine departments at the Riverside, General, Civic and Grace hospitals.
Services
Inpatient care
Family physicians provide 24/7 care on the Clinical Teaching Units at the Civic and General campuses. These units are comprised of family medicine staff physicians, residents and medical students who manage both assigned and unassigned patients.
Transitional care
Our team supports patients in Transitional Care Units, helping those who are waiting for placement in community-based care.
Outpatient care
The Civic and Riverside campuses are home to the Academic Family Health Team. Here, family physicians work with residents, nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians, social workers and other allied health professionals in a primary care environment that has recently become a Family Health Network.
Patients are seen by appointment during regular office hours as well as extended hours for urgent situations. Patients are also followed through the Civic Emergency Department and for inpatient admissions.
Maternal and newborn care
Family physicians in the Division of Maternal and Newborn Care provide low-risk obstetrics and newborn care at the Civic and General campuses.
Education and training
The department is closely affiliated with the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine and plays a key role in training residents and medical students. Physicians supervise learners in both hospital and community settings.
Leadership
Department
Dr. Madeleine Montpetit
Physician, Family PracticeInpatient care
Dr. Jason Leclair
Medical Co-Director, Civic Campus
Dr. Neel Chadha
Medical Co-Director, General CampusTransitional care
Dr. Lei Ma
Physician, Physical Medicine & Rehab
Dr. Emily Pranger
Physician, Physical Medicine & RehabOutpatient care
Dr. Taunia Rifai
Physician, Family Practice
Dr. Justine Callahan
Physician, Family PracticeMaternal and newborn care
Dr. Vanessa Murley
Physician, Maternal and Newborn CareContact us
Pascal Laliberte
Administrative Coordinator, Program Manager
613-738-8400 ext. 82501
The Ottawa Hospital - Riverside Campus
1967 Riverside Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1H 7W9
Dianna Panke
Administrative Assistant