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Dr Gary Bloch
Family Physician
About Dr Bloch
Edit profileDr. Gary Bloch is a Family Physician at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, ON, located at 30 Bond Street, where he blends clinical care with social advocacy to address the root causes of poor health. Known for his pioneering work in integrating social determinants into primary care, Dr. Bloch offers a unique approach that goes beyond prescriptions and lab tests. If you’ve received care from Dr. Bloch, consider leaving a review to help others discover his impactful and equity-driven practice.
Special interest
Dr. Bloch’s medical interests center on health equity, poverty reduction, and community-based care. He chairs the Social Determinants of Health Committee at St. Michael’s Hospital and co-founded Inner City Health Associates and Health Providers Against Poverty, developing tools and programs that help clinicians address socioeconomic barriers to health.
Education and training
Dr. Bloch earned his MD and completed his Family Medicine residency at the University of Toronto, where he is now affiliated with the Department of Family and Community Medicine. He is also a Senior Fellow at the Wellesley Institute and an AMS Phoenix Fellow.
Practice in St. Michaels Hospital
Affiliated HospitalSt. Michaels Hospital
- 30 Bond Street, Toronto, ON M5B 1W8
- 416-360-4000
- https://unityhealth.to/locations/st-michaels-hospital/
Frequently Asked Questions
He uses clinical tools designed to identify and address poverty-related health risks, integrating housing, income, and food security into treatment planning.
Yes, he co-founded Inner City Health Associates, a network of physicians providing care in shelters and outreach settings across Toronto.
Absolutely—he advocates for income security reform and helps patients access financial supports that directly impact their health outcomes.
He develops curricula on social determinants of health and mentors clinicians in applying equity-based approaches to family medicine.
His work bridges clinical care and social justice, offering patients not just treatment but advocacy and support for the conditions that shape their lives.
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