Leland Dhurjon, MD, FRCS(C)
Ophthalmologist
194 North Court Street Thunder Bay Ontario, P7A 4V7About
Leland Dhurjon, MD, FRCS(C), is a highly regarded retinal specialist with over two decades of extensive and diverse expertise in his line of work. Specializing in retina ophthalmology and general ophthalmology, he joined the extraordinary team of the with The Lions Vision Care Centre at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada. A retinal specialist such as Dr. Dhurjon, is a highly trained medical doctor who specialized in ophthalmology and then sub-specialized in diseases and surgery of the retina and the vitreous body of the eye. As Retinal Specialist with The Lions Vision Care Centre at Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre, he benefits from a very generous endowment by the Lloyd & Verna Gilbart Ophthalmology Endowment Fund, whose support helps fund the Lions Vision Care Centre and its equipment. “There is a significant need in our community for eyecare and I’m very grateful that the Lions Clubs and Royal Canadian Legion Branches have provided such leadership in funding the equipment we require to take care of thousands of patients each year,” said Dr. Leland Dhurjon after the centre received funds to acquire a Retinal Imaging Camera, a specialized piece of equipment that allows ophthalmologists to properly see and monitor damage to retinas, caused by a variety of medical conditions, including diabetes. “With this new Camera, I’ll be able to view almost double the area of the retina that can be viewed with our current camera. This new treatment will also require no dilation, contact lenses or pressure on the eye”, he adds.
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Education and Training
University of West Indies
Board Certification
Ophthalmology
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local public speaking -
Internships
- Queen Elizabeth Hospital, McGill University
What do you attribute your success to?
Patience and Persistence
Hobbies / Sports
- Squash, Cycling, Music
Favorite professional publications
- Journal of Retina
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Leland Dhurjon, who serves patients in Thunder Bay, Ontario.
Dr. Dhurjon is a board-certified ophthalmologist with extensive and diverse expertise in his line of work. He specializes in the treatment of retinal injuries and conditions at Port Arthur Health Centre in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The staff of the Port Arthur Health Centre are a team of competent healthcare professionals dedicated to meeting the medical needs of the community. They work closely with laboratories, diagnostic equipment, and nearby hospitals to offer the highest standard of medical services.
In addition to seeing patients at Port Arthur Health Centre, Dr. Dhurjon is affiliated with Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre – an acute care facility serving Thunder Bay and much of Northwestern Ontario, Canada.
With years of experience in his field, Dr. Dhurjon attributes his success to patience and persistence. He was originally educated in Barbados, where he earned his medical degree at the University of the West Indies at Cave Hill, before relocating to McGill University to complete his internship. Thereafter, he earned the coveted title of Fellow of the Royal Colleges of Surgeons (FRCS).
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
In his spare time, Dr. Dhurjon enjoys playing squash, cycling and listening to music. His favorite professional publication is the Journal of Retina.
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