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Are You an Expecting Parent or Planning a Pregnancy?
Our Obstetrical Care Team is here to help you navigate your journey through pregnancy.
About Us
The Obstetrical Care Program (OCP) at Toronto Western Family Health Team is a group of family physicians who have enhanced skills in low-risk pregnancy and birth. Our team looks after you while you are pregnant, during your delivery and after your delivery while in the hospital.
The OCP is part of the University Health Network and works in partnership with Mount Sinai Hospital. Our clinic is an academic family health team, that is affiliated with the University of Toronto. Your care will include medical residents who are completing specialized training in family medicine and are supervised by staff physicians.
Pre-natal Appointments
Pre-natal appointments take place at Toronto Western Family Health Team Bathurst or Garrison Creek Site. You will have access to an interprofessional healthcare team that is knowledgeable in obstetrical care. All services are covered by OHIP. Self-paying patients who have legal residency in Canada may also be accepted.
Your Delivery
Deliveries take place at Mount Sinai Hospital. Your core delivery team includes:
A nurse
A family medicine resident
A staff family physician
We also work closely with a larger team of obstetricians, pediatricians, anaesthetists, and pediatricians to ensure the best possible care for you. Family physicians perform low-risk vaginal deliveries. If you need additional support or a caesarean section, an obstetrician from Mount Sinai Hospital will be there to provide care for you or do your surgery. We will continue to follow your care and provide support to you.
We Believe
That pregnancy and childbirth experience is unique to each person
In patient and family-centred care and shared decision making
In working with other health care professionals including specialists, and community partners to provide the best care to you
Why Choose a Family Physician to Care for Your Pregnancy
Choosing the right provider for your pregnancy is important. If you are generally healthy and have a low-risk pregnancy, you can choose to be followed by our team.
We provide:
Full range of team-based care throughout your pregnancy and delivery
Full laboratory and ultrasound services
Education and quality health information on pregnancy related topics
24 hour on-call service
Prenatal genetic screening options
Open house to meet the doctors
Circumcision services upon request
Referrals to Our Program
You can self-refer, or your primary care provider (family doctor or nurse practitioner) can send a referral.
After your delivery, you will return to your primary care provider for regular care
If you are already a patient of the Toronto Western Family Health Team, your doctor can refer internally to our program. Please speak to them directly.
For referrals call 416-603-5800 extension 4937 or Fax: 416-603-5821
Our Team
Bathurst Site
Dr. Sabrina Akhtar
Dr. Jeff Bloom
Dr. Nitai Gelber
Dr. Natasha Mirchandani
Dr. Azadeh Moaveni
Dr. Sarah Reid
Dr. Amita Singwi
Kate MacFarlane – Registered Nurse
Lina Amaral – Social Worker
Brenda Lai – Secretary
Garrison Creek Site
Dr. Rebecca Halls
Dr. Anna Mackenzie
Dr. Lauren Payne
Dr. Jennifer Sy
Contact Us
To book an appointment call: 416-603-5800 extension 4937