Kitchener doctor recognized with family physician of the year award
Posted Nov 13, 2018 04:39:00 PM.
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Dr. Joseph Lee has been named a recipient of the Ontario College of Family Physicians Regional Family Physician of the Year Award for 2018.
The award is presented each year to seven Ontario family doctors – one from each region.
They are nominated by their peers and recognized for providing exemplary care to their patients, as well as being passionately involved in activities that contribute to excellence in family medicine.
A release says Dr. Lee has been a champion for expanding team-based care.
He created and spearheads the Centre for Family Medicine Family Health Team, which was one of the first family health teams in the province.
Dr. Lee was also involved with the development of the McMaster Kitchener-Waterloo family medicine residency program.
The CEO of the Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network says Dr. Lee has also played a pivotal role in recruiting and retaining dozens of family doctors in our area.
“In his work, Dr. Lee creates a culture that empowers his team to constantly look for ways to improve patient care, enhance collaboration among health professionals and build capacity for leadership in the health system.” said Bruce Lauckner.
Dr. Lee will be presented with the award at a ceremony in Toronto on Thursday.
