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Dr David Ponka
Family Physician
About Dr Ponka
Edit profileDr. David Ponka is a Family Physician based in Ottawa, ON, affiliated with The Ottawa Hospital and known for his leadership in global health and primary care innovation; practicing at 501 Smyth Road, he combines clinical excellence with a passion for improving healthcare systems—if you’ve received care from Dr. Ponka, consider leaving a review to help others discover his thoughtful and forward-thinking approach.
Special interest
Dr. Ponka’s medical interests include global health equity, refugee health, primary care reform, and medical education; he co-founded the Besrour Centre for Global Family Medicine and has led initiatives to strengthen family medicine worldwide through research, policy, and collaborative partnerships.
Education and training
Dr. David Ponka earned his MD from the University of Ottawa and completed postgraduate training in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine; he also holds a Master’s in International Affairs and is a faculty member at the University of Ottawa’s Department of Family Medicine.
Practice in The Ottawa Hospital
Affiliated HospitalThe Ottawa Hospital
- 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa, ON K1H 8L6
- 613-241-3344
- 613-761-4462
- https://www.ottawahospital.on.ca/
Frequently Asked Questions
He co-founded the Besrour Centre, which connects family physicians across continents to improve primary care delivery and health equity worldwide.
Yes, he has a strong focus on refugee health and works to ensure culturally sensitive, accessible care for newcomers to Canada.
Absolutely—he teaches at the University of Ottawa and mentors future physicians in family medicine and global health leadership.
As part of The Ottawa Hospital, access may require referral depending on the service—patients should contact the hospital for guidance.
He advocates for stronger primary care systems through research, policy development, and international collaboration aimed at improving outcomes and access.
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