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Dr Vera Etches
Family Physician
About Dr Etches
Edit profileDr. Vera Etches is a respected Family Physician based in Ottawa, ON, currently practicing at the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), located at 401 Smyth Road, where she brings decades of clinical and public health experience to her patient care. Known for her leadership during Ottawa’s COVID-19 response and her commitment to community wellness, Dr. Etches offers thoughtful, evidence-based care across all age groups. If you’ve received care from Dr. Etches, consider leaving a review to help others benefit from her trusted expertise.
Special interest
Dr. Etches’ medical interests span comprehensive family medicine, chronic disease prevention, immunization strategy, mental health advocacy, and public health leadership. She has played a pivotal role in shaping Ottawa’s health policies, particularly during pandemic response efforts, and continues to champion preventative care and health equity through her clinical and administrative roles.
Education and training
Dr. Vera Etches earned her MD from the University of British Columbia in 2000, followed by a Master of Health Science and a fellowship in Community Medicine at the University of Toronto. She holds dual certification in Family Medicine and Community Medicine from the College of Family Physicians of Canada and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Practice in Ottawa Public Health
Ottawa Public Health
- Ottawa Public Health, 100 Constellation Drive, Ottawa ON K2G 6J8
Frequently Asked Questions
She provides care for individuals of all ages, from newborns to seniors, with a focus on continuity and preventative health strategies.
She served as Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health, leading the city’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic and advocating for community-wide health initiatives.
Yes, she integrates mental health advocacy into her practice, emphasizing early intervention and access to community resources.
Absolutely—she has overseen vaccine distribution strategies and continues to support immunization efforts through clinical and public health channels.
Her unique blend of clinical care and public health leadership allows her to address both individual and systemic health challenges, making her practice both personal and impactful.
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