Alena Ladki
Pediatrician
901-145 E 13th Street North Vancouver British Columbia, V7L2L4About
Alena Ladki, MD, FRCP(C), has a private practice in Vancouver, British Columbia. She specializes in the care and treatment of newborns and can also be found working at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, where she used to be the Department Head. Educated in Prague then Kuwait before relocating to Canada, Dr. Ladki takes a special interest in other cultures and enjoys making the hospital experience more pleasant for children. During her time at Lion's Gate, she introduced the pediatric observational unit, making a child's time in a scary Emergency Department much shorter.
Education and Training
Charles University
Board Certification
American Board of Pediatrics- Pediatrics
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Internships
- Lions Gate Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- Canadian Medical Association, British Columbia Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
Exposure to different cultures, politics and religions
Hobbies / Sports
- Gym, Cooking
Favorite professional publications
- Pediatrics, Child Health, Canadian Medical Association
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