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Dr Esther Ernst
Family Physician
About Dr Ernst
Edit profileDr. Esther Ernst is a compassionate Family Physician practicing at St. Michael’s Hospital – St. Lawrence Health Centre, located at 3-140 The Esplanade, Toronto, ON M5A 4P5. Known for her patient advocacy and community-focused care, she provides comprehensive services for individuals and families across all life stages. If you’ve received care from Dr. Ernst, consider leaving a review to help others discover her thoughtful and socially conscious approach to medicine.
Special interest
Dr. Ernst’s medical interests include addressing the social determinants of health, geriatric care, chronic disease management, and preventative medicine. She is particularly engaged in improving health outcomes for low-income seniors and has contributed to clinical tools that help physicians intervene in poverty-related health challenges.
Education and training
Dr. Ernst earned her MD from McMaster University in 2014 and completed her Family Medicine certification through the College of Family Physicians of Canada in 2016. She holds hospital privileges at St. Michael’s Hospital and maintains an active license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.
Practice in St Michaels Hospital
St Michaels Hospital
- St Michaels Hospital, St Lawrence Health Centre, Unit 3, 140 The Esplanade, Toronto ON M5A 4P5
Frequently Asked Questions
She uses evidence-based tools to identify and support patients affected by poverty, focusing on access to care, medication affordability, and social services integration.
Yes, she specializes in geriatric care and manages conditions like diabetes, cognitive decline, and mobility challenges with a holistic approach.
Patients can contact the St. Lawrence Health Centre directly to inquire about availability and whether a referral is needed for specific services.
She has contributed to clinical education on poverty and health through the Ontario College of Family Physicians and participates in community health initiatives.
Her focus on social justice in medicine, combined with clinical excellence and patient-centered care, makes her practice especially responsive to underserved populations.
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