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Dr Elizabeth Shaw
Family Physician
About Dr Shaw
Edit profileDr. Elizabeth Shaw is a respected Family Physician based in Hamilton, ON, currently practicing at 850 King St E, where she provides compassionate, evidence-informed care to individuals and families, with a strong emphasis on health equity and community wellness—if you’ve received care from Dr. Shaw, consider leaving a review to help others benefit from her thoughtful and inclusive approach to medicine.
Special interest
Dr. Shaw’s clinical interests include reproductive health, addiction medicine, and care for underserved populations. She works with the Shelter Health Network, supporting patients affected by poverty and homelessness, and provides prenatal care to women with substance use disorders through the Maternity Centre of Hamilton. She also teaches mental health and behavioral sciences at McMaster University and contributes to curriculum development for medical education programs.
Education and training
Dr. Elizabeth Shaw earned her MD from McMaster University in 1981 and completed her Family Medicine residency there in 1983. She holds a Certificate of Added Competence in Addiction Medicine and is licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO #51633).
Practice in Hamilton, ON
- 850 King St E, Hamilton ON L8M 1B4
Practice in Hamilton, ON
- 200 Main Street East, Hamilton ON L8N 1H3
Frequently Asked Questions
She provides care to inner-city populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness and those affected by substance use, with a focus on dignity and accessibility.
Yes, she teaches at McMaster University and serves as Associate Chair of Education, mentoring students in behavioral sciences and family medicine curriculum development.
She provides prenatal services to women struggling with addiction, integrating medical support with counseling and community resources to ensure safe and informed care.
Absolutely—she offers addiction consultations, opiate substitution therapy, and mental health support through both continuity and rapid-access clinics.
Her integration of clinical care, advocacy, and education—especially for marginalized groups—creates a practice rooted in empathy, innovation, and systemic change.
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