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Dr Navindra Persaud
Family Physician
About Dr Persaud
Edit profileDr. Navindra Persaud is a Family Physician at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto, ON, located at 30 Bond Street, where he combines clinical care with a strong commitment to health equity and evidence-based medicine. Widely recognized for his leadership in public health and policy reform, Dr. Persaud brings a thoughtful and justice-oriented approach to family practice. If you’ve been under his care, consider leaving a review to help others discover his impactful work in primary care.
Special interest
Dr. Persaud’s medical interests include health equity, preventive care, pharmacare policy, and improving access to essential medications. He co-led the development of national guidelines aimed at reducing disparities in preventive health services and is actively involved in research that addresses systemic barriers to care.
Education and training
Dr. Persaud holds a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Toronto, a Master of Neuroscience from the University of Oxford, and a degree in psychology and philosophy from Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar.
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
Dr. Persaud leads studies focused on improving access to medications and preventive care, including randomized trials that evaluate the impact of free essential medicines on patient outcomes.
He integrates equity-focused guidelines into clinical care, prioritizing screenings and interventions for marginalized populations to reduce disparities in health outcomes.
Yes, he has influenced national pharmacare discussions and served on Ontario’s Committee to Evaluate Drugs, advocating for transparency and accessibility in healthcare.
Absolutely—his expertise in pharmacare policy and essential medicines makes him a valuable resource for patients managing multiple prescriptions or facing affordability challenges.
His unique blend of clinical care, academic leadership, and policy advocacy positions him as a changemaker in Canadian healthcare, especially for underserved communities.
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