Doctor of the Year

Doctor of the Year 2011

Georges Azzie MD, FRCSC
Paediatric Surgeon, General Surgery The Hospital for Sick Children
Assistant Professor, General Surgery, University of Toronto

Georges was born and raised in Ottawa. He completed his medical school and general surgery training at the University of Toronto, and did his paediatric surgical fellowship at Ste Justine Children's Hospital and the University of Montreal.

Georges participates actively in the Office of International Surgery; helping to expand the international activities of Sick Kids. He has worked extensively in many corners of the world, including the Middle East, Africa, and New Zealand. Georges also has a long-standing interest in surgical education. He has a reputation as an enthusiastic and effective teacher.