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Dr Philip Berger
Family Physician
About Dr Berger
Edit profileDr. Philip Berger is a renowned Family Physician based in Toronto, ON, whose decades-long career at St. Michael’s Hospital and the University of Toronto’s Department of Family and Community Medicine has been marked by fearless advocacy and transformative care—if you’ve ever been impacted by his work, consider leaving a review to celebrate his legacy and inspire others to learn more.
Special interest
Dr. Berger’s medical interests span addiction medicine, HIV/AIDS care, refugee health, and the social determinants of health; he pioneered methadone treatment programs, needle exchange initiatives, and clinical support for torture survivors, and has been a vocal proponent of equitable healthcare access for marginalized populations.
Education and training
He earned his MD from the University of Manitoba in 1974 and later joined the University of Toronto as an Associate Professor; he served as Chief of Family and Community Medicine at St. Michael’s Hospital from 1997 to 2013 and was named an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2020 for his contributions to public health.
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Inner City Health Associates
- Inner City Health Associates, 59 Adelaide Street East - 2nd floor, Toronto ON M5C 1K6
Frequently Asked Questions
He was instrumental in establishing methadone clinics and advocating for their funding, helping normalize opioid substitution therapy as a standard practice in Canada.
He lobbied to restore healthcare coverage for refugees and co-founded the Canadian Centre for Victims of Torture, offering clinical and psychological support to displaced individuals.
Yes, he led campaigns for HIV prevention, helped establish aerosolized pentamidine clinics, and promoted compassionate care for patients during the height of the epidemic.
He believes physicians should use their status to advocate for those without a voice, and has consistently challenged systemic inequities in healthcare delivery.
No, Dr. Berger resigned from active practice as of June 30, 2024, but continues to influence public health through education, writing, and advocacy.
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