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Phv Halton's doctors, and the important role i own doctor know who much yoi Dr. Aliya Khan had a very personal reason for pursuing a career in medicine - her younger sister was diagnosed with a severe neurologicaldisorderasa child. It wos during her sister's countless doctor visits, which Dr. Khan accompanied her on, she became interested in helping people with disabilities. "I developed a lol of respect for the science of medicine and the doctors who helped my sister and our family cope with her illness," said Dr. Khan. Dr. Khan ventured into university at the age of 16 after being accelerated twice through school. She graduated from the University of Ottawa Medical School with Honours at the age of 22. ' After graduating, she studied internal medicine, geriatric medicine, and endocrinology at the University of Toronto. She then completed a fellowship in metabolic bone disease also at the University of Toronto. It was in 1989 that she moved to Oakville to begin practicing as a bone disease specialist and an Associate Professor of Medicine at McMaster University. Dr. Khan has been invited to speak at universities across Canada as she has lead research on osteoporosis and bone disease nationwide. She most recentlycon ducted research on parathyroid disease in Oakville, which hos led to a new treatment and international recognition. 399 Speers Rd., Oakville 844-8010 Your Friendly, Neighbourhood Indoor Shopping Mall '.U nitpV iainSfaiifain Anai C un U n ·BnmcCUrafacncCfak * PtumiPlui flOSIB"*# A 0 5 )sriui ·Plait Out HiirSdoii D iJm .ytefO C ·QuUikd^ai *R m il ItPip: taico S ; K a U tt (905)8254-8* wiir-ax (9 0 5 )8T 4409 (905I8254T 5 1 9 0 5 18454M 6 (9 0 5 )8 2 7 -S 7 4 5 fl05 )« 2 ?-7 6 7 5 (9 0 5 1 8 2 5 -2 2 7 8 (90 5 )8 2 5 -1 2 3 5 (9 0 5 )8 4 7 -1 2 2 9 (9 0 5 )JT -7272 1 9 0 5 1 8 2 7 6 1 0 0 1 9 0 5 1 8 2 7 -8 9 4 4 "Up until now the only treatment for parathyroid disease was maior head and neck surgery. I began to think of a better way to treat this problem. My reseorch was successful, and I was able to develop a new medical treatment in pill form, which did not involve surgery. This was the first international study of this type to have been conducted and confirmed that mild cases of parathyroid disease can be treated by oral medication." She emphasizes that patient education is an essential part of treatment, necessary to provide answers to questions that often go unanswered. "It give me a lot of pleasure and satisfaction to help my patients and answer their questions, which enables them to help them selves," she says. "Patient education is an important area that we as physicians hove to be actively involved in. We need to ensure that our patients understand why and how they are being treated." Dr. Khan has published over 45 scientific papers in the area of parathyroid, calcium and bone disease. She is now the Chair of the Canadian Panel of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry and a member of the Scientific Advisory Council of the Osteoporosis Society of Canada. She also serves as a consultant to tne Ontario Ministry of Health and is frequently invited as a quest speaker to national and international university centres. ·K -oaicFoD i&A nkleU ink ·InateGiliGJof nwOffia (» 5l*r-3200 «ir-39» ·B m nL inpift& m I Drwiic Mnl 1 nunk' aTnlltillvf «iupiper 15ingn Conoi Lou Caur * Smin S dccD MH i-Fishion ' Snurw Gfancn * Sohcr'i (O pco 24 H oan> *S uperior lock & Wt · Bm .it % · Bnxitf \ H » Dad 0S« & . itftti 9 0 5 )8 2 5 -1 1 0 ) iW 5 )S 2 5 -2 I7 I 5 0 5 )8 2 5 -5 4 8 8 wtr-iiio W ir-8211 M h ' -Jlll ·C aotrpt Gillcna& P hk'i 'NP rin o ·Dk*»Qk>k ·Tit Dmr Coot 1T IkH rH al, C oalB at, H ocGdl 'flfpKI&ClIt ·ran' 11'aiflobc Utfl Akbn Trod ' I'nion Saimiid lid ·1W Tint h d WST-W 'U n U ·IMAfeAII ·hU f a s Gone OAtU 'Ijrirla ra h a M ·UdtCui (W'tr-ra mhmu ·Uijmln mam Dr. Aliya Khan ' Lafa Bad D ofiirAop ·MaMft infant ()0 5 i8 2 7 -9 2 5 ) conveniently located at L nnm ((aK 2441 Lakeshore Rd.W.. Oakville (905) 82 5 -0 7 1 9 (com er o f Lakesnorc Rd. & Bronte Ra.) ' If you ask him, D r. J im K o v a c s said he had always dreamed about a difficult and challenging career - but the road he travelled to get to where he is today could also be described that way. Growing up in Stratford, he always knew he wanted to become a doctor, but having loo much fun in high school affected his marks and put those dreams in jeopardy. It wasn't long after he moved lo London, Ontario to stay with his sister that his marks improved dramatically and he graduated high school with hon ours. And although he could have stopped at finishing with an undergraduate degree in economics, Dr. Kovacs went on lo obtain an Honours economics degree with all the science courses needed to enter the University of Western Ontario's medical school. When his best friend, and now colleague, Dr. Lamb, suggested he move here to pursue a career in medicine, he immersed himself in emergency medical work at Oakville Hospital. It was during this lime that Dr. Kovacs, always up for a challenge, decided a law degree would be a good step to enhance his knowledge of the medical profes sion. While working in emergency work, he was able to balance his time between work ond law school - graduating in 1997. And if that wasn't enough work, in 2001, he was appointed as Chief of Family Medicine at Oakville Hospital. As for his community involvement, Dr. Kovacs believes it is an important part of being a well-rounded physician. He is currently part of a physician recruitment task force and has worked with the Region of Halton in trying to attract more physicians to Oakville. He is also involved in public speaking engagements to raise public awareness on various crisis affecting family medicine in Oakville and else where, bringing his knowledge to the community ond other healthcare professionals. Recently, Dr. Kovacs and his spouse Mary welcomed a new addition to the family - a baby girl named Kathleen. Although it has been quite a change, Dr. Kovacs says it has been for the better and finally allowed him to slow down a bit. Dr. Kovacs also has advice to those wonting to pursue a career in medicine. "A career as o physician is a calling, it's not just a job. You go into it because you want to help people - nothing is more important than a patient saying thank you," he soys. "I always tell colleagues to use their position to help the community in different ways, from public speaking to volunteering. You shouldn't forget how important an impact you can have on people." The Bronte Butterfly Park & Winter Skateway A Vision For Tomorrow An interactive learning environment for children and visitors to Oakville. A natural butterfly garden and winter skateway. Consider this unique Gift Each donation of $50 or $100 will be acknowledged with a permanently inscribed* paver in the park. Donations for trees and benches are also possible, please call 905-825-2245 for more information. "some restrictions apply D o n atio n Form (pay by visa, cheque, cash) Name------------------------------------------ Total Enclosed $_ Address_________________________________________ City_______________ Tel:________________ Dr. Jim Kovacs Postal Code _ Fax:. Inscription: (limited to 1 2 spaces e o d i line, including periods, maximum of 2.line$. Mail to: Bronte Butterfly Foundation, 2368 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville L6L/IH5. For more information Tel: 905-825*2245 Fax: 9 05 -82 5-8622 email: brontebutterfly@butterflys.ca