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Dr Peter Switakowski
Family Physician, Emergency Physician
About Dr Switakowski
Edit profileDr. Peter Switakowski is a seasoned Family and Emergency Physician practicing in Toronto, ON, at the UHN Emergency Department located at 200 Elizabeth Street. With over two decades of experience and fluency in English and Polish, he is known for his calm clinical judgment and dedication to continuity of care across both outpatient and emergency settings. His practice is rooted in evidence-based medicine and patient advocacy—if you’ve received care from Dr. Switakowski, consider leaving a review to help others discover his trusted and responsive approach to healthcare.
Special interest
Dr. Switakowski’s medical interests include acute care medicine, chronic illness management, and patient navigation through complex health systems. He specializes in emergency response, trauma stabilization, and rapid diagnostics, while also providing long-term care for conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular risk. His dual role allows him to bridge gaps between urgent care and ongoing family medicine, ensuring patients receive seamless support across settings.
Education and training
Dr. Peter Switakowski earned his MD from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University in 2001. He holds dual certification in Family Medicine and Emergency Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada and is licensed under CPSO #76230.
Practice in UHN Emergency Department
UHN Emergency Department
- UHN Emergency Department, 200 Elizabeth St., Toronto ON M5G 2C4
Practice in Medcan Clinic
Medcan Clinic
- Medcan Clinic, Ste 1500 150 York St, Toronto ON M5H 3S5
Frequently Asked Questions
His ability to manage both acute emergencies and long-term conditions ensures patients receive consistent care, even during transitions between hospital and clinic settings.
Yes, he offers bilingual consultations in English and Polish, making his practice accessible to a broader patient population.
Absolutely—he provides personalized care plans for conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, with regular follow-ups and education.
Yes, referrals are not required—patients can contact the UHN Emergency Department at (416) 340-3946 to inquire about availability.
He treats a wide range of urgent conditions including trauma, cardiac events, respiratory distress, and acute infections, with rapid assessment and stabilization protocols.
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