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Our Team

Primary Care Team

At the core of who we are is a small dedicated primary care team that, in their own words, are driven by a shared purpose to celebrate life and provide the best care. This group of primarily registered nurses and support staff foster an environment that is uniquely supportive, welcoming and adaptable. By collaborating with care teams from our referring hospital programs, including allied health members, we are able to respond to the needs of our communities and ensure equitable access to care for all our patients and families.

To learn more about the different roles at each of our sites or how we deliver care in partnership with our various hospital renal programs please speak with a Coordinator or a member of our Leadership team.

Nephrologist Advisors and Directors

We draw on the collective expertise of upwards of 40 Nephrologists that support patients at DMC, each of whom act as an advisor and resource to our team in delivering care. Amongst our Nephrologist advisors, we have designated Medical Directors, Quality and Committee Advisors. These roles provide leadership in overseeing medical policies for the facilities, supervising the review of patient care and acting as a site resource. They also ensure the services provided at each site are in alignment with legislative and clinical requirements, are members / chair our quality assurance committee and personally attend the facilities.

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Dr. Robert Ting

Medical Director and Quality Advisor

Dr. Ting is the Medical Director for the DMC site serving the Markham, North Toronto and Scarborough regions. He practices as a Nephrologist at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) and since 1993 has — alongside his collea…

Dr. Ting is the Medical Director for the DMC site serving the Markham, North Toronto and Scarborough regions. He practices as a Nephrologist at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) and since 1993 has — alongside his colleagues — provided outstanding care to our patients at DMC. Dr. Ting is a versatile writer and researcher in Nephrology, brings leadership experience in roles such as the Medical Staff Association President for the SHN, and is a strong advocate for compassionate and empathetic patient care.

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Dr. Nancy Barrese

Medical Director and Quality Advisor

Dr. Barrese is the Medical Director and Quality Advisor for the DMC site serving Pickering and Ajax. She practices as a Nephrologist at Lakeridge Health and since 1995 has — alongside her colleagues — provided except…

Dr. Barrese is the Medical Director and Quality Advisor for the DMC site serving Pickering and Ajax. She practices as a Nephrologist at Lakeridge Health and since 1995 has — alongside her colleagues — provided exceptional care for our patients at DMC. Dr. Barrese is a champion of the Kidney Foundation and a dedicated and caring clinician that provides leadership in goals of care and advanced care planning as the Ontario Renal Network’s Palliative Care Nephrologist Lead for the Lakeridge Health Nephrology Program.

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Dr. Eliot Beaubien

Medical Director and Quality Advisor

Dr. Beaubien is the Medical Director and Quality Advisor for the DMC site serving Peterborough and Kawartha. He practices as a Nephrologist at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and since 1995 has — alongside his …

Dr. Beaubien is the Medical Director and Quality Advisor for the DMC site serving Peterborough and Kawartha. He practices as a Nephrologist at the Peterborough Regional Health Centre and since 1995 has — alongside his colleagues — provided special care for our patients at DMC. Dr. Beaubien is a knowledgeable and attentive clinician that provides leadership as the Regional Medical Lead for Ontario Renal Network’s Central East Local Health Integrated Care Network and expertise as a member of the provincial task force that developed the clinical practice and facility guidelines for independent hemodialysis facilities in Ontario.

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Dr. Christina Kim

Committee Advisor

Dr. Kim advises DMC in her role as a Committee Advisor. She has been practicing as a Nephrologist at Mackenzie Health since 2017 and alongside her colleagues at the hospital has provided exceptional care for our patients at DMC. Dr. Kim has completed a…

Dr. Kim advises DMC in her role as a Committee Advisor. She has been practicing as a Nephrologist at Mackenzie Health since 2017 and alongside her colleagues at the hospital has provided exceptional care for our patients at DMC. Dr. Kim has completed a fellowship in onconephrology at University of Toronto. She has a special interest in providing chronic kidney disease care to patients with cancer. She is also the Ontario Renal Network’s Glomerulonephritis Clinic Lead for the Mackenzie Health Chronic Kidney Disease Program

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Dr. Andy Zhang

Committee Advisor

Dr. Zhang advises DMC in his role as a Committee Advisor. He has been practicing as a Nephrologist at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) since January 2022 and alongside his colleagues at the hospital has provided exceptional care for our patients at DMC…

Dr. Zhang advises DMC in his role as a Committee Advisor. He has been practicing as a Nephrologist at Scarborough Health Network (SHN) since January 2022 and alongside his colleagues at the hospital has provided exceptional care for our patients at DMC. Dr. Zhang rounds on SHN patients at DMC sites. In his time he has consistently shown his commitment to being a caring and empathetic clinician that puts patient care at the center of his practice.

Leadership Team

Developing leadership across our organization has always been a core focus for us. Providing opportunities for growth and development have shaped us into who we are; and while all team members are leaders, a select few are entrusted to foster and maintain the environment that makes our space special. We are proud to have a leadership team that grew from our primary care team and the therefore understands the importance of staying true to our principles and values.

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Ethan Holtzer

Director of Operations and Quality

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Paula Catros

Quality and Safety Manager

Alison Allan

Alison Allan

Patient Care Manager

Petula Dumetz

Petula Dumetz

Clinical Manager

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Georgina Bayley

Coordinator

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Ryan Hingco

Head Technician

Hospital Programs

Our partner hospital programs work with us in close collaboration to support the care of our shared patients. After facilitating a seamless transition of care, hospital programs maintain their involvement in care through wrap around services and access to as needed hospital care. While many hospital renal programs have patients dialyzing at one of our sites, the following are the core programs we support:

Pharmacy Team

We work with the Kidney Care Pharmacy Team (KCPT), an advisory and oversight group, that certifies community pharmacies to provide effective and comprehensive medication management for kidney patients. Click the logo below to learn more about their mission to set the highest standards in specialized renal community pharmacy care in Ontario.

We’re like family.

Join Our Team

We understand the importance of caring for our team, which is why those that join with us stay with us. Our average retention of 10-15 years ensures our team is equipped with decades of daily Nephrology experience to draw upon.

Members of our team are rewarded by seeing the impact of their care, receiving opportunities for professional growth, and having the ability to apply clinical and practical expertise in a safe and welcoming setting. If you are interested in joining our team please monitor postings online, resumes are also welcome by email at any time.