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Dr Ahmed Al Awamer
Family Physician
About Dr Al Awamer
Edit profileDr. Ahmed Al Awamer is a distinguished Family Physician and Palliative Medicine specialist practicing at Toronto General Hospital and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, located at 610 University Avenue, Toronto, ON. With over two decades of clinical and academic experience, he is known for his compassionate care and leadership in medical education. If you've been treated by Dr. Al Awamer, your review can help others discover a physician who blends clinical excellence with humanistic care—share your feedback today.
Special interest
Dr. Al Awamer’s medical interests include palliative care for adolescents and young adults, bioethics in clinical practice, and curriculum development in postgraduate medical education. He co-founded the Palliative Medicine Clinical Fellowship Program at the University of Toronto and has led initiatives in supportive care, ethics education, and enhanced skills training in palliative medicine. His work focuses on holistic, patient-centered care and advancing the quality of life for individuals with serious illnesses.
Education and training
Dr. Ahmed Al Awamer earned his medical degree from King Faisal University in 1999, followed by a Master of Health Science in Bioethics from the University of Toronto. He holds certifications in Family Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada and in Palliative Medicine from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Practice in Princess Margaret Cancer Center
Princess Margaret Cancer Center
- Princess Margaret Cancer Center, 610 University Avenue, 16th floor, Rm16-757, Toronto ON M5G 2M9
Frequently Asked Questions
He is fluent in English and Arabic, allowing him to provide culturally sensitive care to a diverse patient population.
Yes, he is Royal College certified in Palliative Medicine and leads initiatives in supportive care for adolescents and young adults with serious illnesses.
Absolutely—he is Director of Postgraduate Medical Education at University Health Network and an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto.
Referrals are typically required for specialized palliative care services, but you can contact the clinic for guidance on access and availability.
His integration of bioethics, education, and patient-centered care creates a deeply empathetic and thoughtful approach to both family medicine and palliative care.
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