Ramzi Abunassar
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1919 Riverside Drive Suite 406 Ottawa Ontario, K1H 1A2About
Ramzi Abunassar, MD, obtained his medical degree in 1973 from the University of Ottawa Medical School. He then went on to complete his residency in internal medicine at Mcmaster University followed by a fellowship in clinical nutrition at the Civic and General Hospitals. Since establishing a career in medicine, Dr. Abunassar has become a member of the Ontario Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Ontario Association of Gastroenterology and the Canada Association of Gastroenterology; he has also written articles on clinical nutrition. Today, he privately practices medicine and is a faculty member in the gastroenterology department at the University of Ottowa.
Education and Training
University of Ottawa Medical School
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Professor, University of Ottawa, Gastroenterology -
Internships
- Ottawa Civic Hospital
Fellowships
- Civic and General hospitals (Clinical Nutrition)
Professional Society Memberships
- Ontario Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, Ontario Association of Gastroenterology, Canada Association of Gastroenterology
Articles and Publications
- Articles in Clinical Nutrition
What do you attribute your success to?
Perseverance, Hard Work, Ability to Understand Patients Needs and Wants
Hobbies / Sports
- Family Time, Traveling, Sports
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