We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Javier Bonacina has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time General Cardiologist with the Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Bonacina earned his Medical Degree from the National University of Tucumán in Argentina. He holds specialty certifications in both Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology, having trained at the National University of Tucumán and the National University of La Plata, respectively. Dr. Bonacina brings extensive experience in advanced cardiac electrophysiology, having completed a two-year Adult Advanced Invasive Electrophysiology Fellowship at McMaster University’s Hamilton General Hospital, where his work included electrophysiology lab procedures, cardiac device implantation, and arrhythmia clinics.

Dr. Bonacina served as an Electrophysiologist at leading medical centers in Argentina, including Yunes Clinic and Hospital Angel C. Padilla. He has presented at numerous national and international conferences and contributed to multiple peer-reviewed publications on the topics of cardiac arrhythmias, electrophysiology, and heart failure.

Fluent in both Spanish and English, he is passionate about collaborative patient care and medical education, and is known for his commitment to advancing arrhythmia management and cardiac health.

Let’s all extend a warm welcome to Dr. Javier Bonacina!