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Dr Cynthia Whitehead
Family Physician
About Dr Whitehead
Edit profileDr. Cynthia Whitehead is a highly respected Family Physician practicing at Toronto General Hospital, located at 76 Grenville Street, Toronto, ON M5S 1B2, where she provides comprehensive and continuous care to patients of all ages with a focus on health education, prevention, and collaborative decision-making. Known for her leadership in both clinical and academic settings, she integrates evidence-based medicine with a deep commitment to equity and patient empowerment. If you’ve received care from Dr. Whitehead, consider leaving a review to help others discover her thoughtful and impactful approach to family medicine.
Special interest
Dr. Whitehead’s medical interests include comprehensive primary care, health professions education, and equity in medical training. She is a Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the University of Toronto, Director at the Wilson Centre for Education Research, and holds the BMO Chair in Health Professions Education. Her research explores globalized medical education, accreditation, and collaborative practice, with a focus on how power dynamics shape healthcare delivery and learning environments.
Education and training
Dr. Whitehead earned her MD from McMaster University in 1987 and completed dual training in Family Medicine and Public Health. She is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada and licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Practice in Toronto, ON
- 76 Grenville St, Family Practice Health Centre, Women's College Hospital, Attn: Green Team, Toronto ON M5S 1B2
Frequently Asked Questions
She combines clinical care with a strong emphasis on patient education and empowerment, helping individuals actively participate in their health decisions.
Yes, she is a professor and researcher focused on improving health professions education and promoting equity in training environments.
Absolutely. Her practice includes care for newborns, children, adults, and seniors, adapting her approach to each life stage.
She studies globalized medical education, accreditation systems, and collaborative practice, with attention to how power structures affect healthcare delivery.
She provides care at Toronto General Hospital and is affiliated with Women’s College Hospital and the University Health Network in Toronto.
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