Osama M. Shabash

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Get to know Family Practitioner Dr. Osama M. Shabash, who serves the population of Toronto, Ontario.

Dr. Shabash is the owner and lead physician at HealthChoice Centre in Toronto, Ontario and is affiliated with the physician advisory group at Seamless Care to Optimize the Patient Experience (SCOPE). Dr. Shabash is a family practitioner with over 13 years of experience.

Dr. Shabash was educated at University of Tripoli and completed a fellowship through the College of Family Physicians Canada. He is the Medical Director of the LMCC Medical Committee, the physician lead for the LCMA Primary Care Project in Libya, and a professional member of the Ontario Medical Association, Canadian Medical Association, and the College of Family Physicians Canada. 

Dr. Shabash attributes his success to his interest in helping others and providing patient advocacy. When not assisting patients, he enjoys reading, history, and participating in nonprofit patient advocacy projects.

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