Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has marked the start of 2024 with the addition of three new physicians.
The trio includes obstetrician/gynecologist Dr. Rachelle Shirley, hospitalist Dr. Aamer Somani, and anesthetist Dr. Emadaldin Andisha.
CKHA chief of staff Dr. Pervez Faruqi is pleased to welcome the new doctors.
“These physicians have unique clinical backgrounds and extensive education, collectively enhancing our commitment to high-quality patient and family-centered care in the Chatham-Kent community,” Faruqi said in a media release.
Shirley is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and has work experience in Toronto, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Shirley will also be completing a minimally invasive surgery fellowship at McMaster University, beginning this summer.
While she is not currently opening a community clinic, Shirley will provide invaluable help by providing CKHA’s team of specialists provide call coverage.
Somani completed his Doctor of Medicine from Western University in 2020 and came to CKHA that same year as a family medicine resident. He said he’s enjoyed his time in Chatham-Kent thus far, and is looking forward to joining the hospitalist program and practicing inpatient medicine.
“I am excited to continue working in Chatham-Kent and contributing to the same community that I have trained in over the past couple of years,” Somani said.
Andisha, originally from Libya, completed five years of clinical training as a specialist in anesthesia and intensive care. His final year of training was in cardiothoracic anesthesia and intensive care, subspecialties at two academic hospitals. He joined CKHA late in 2023.
He said he and his family are looking forward to living in C-K and exploring the community.
