Medical Affairs is thrilled to announce that Dr. Mohammed Kalan has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Colorectal/General Surgeon with the Department of Surgery.

Dr. Kalan is internationally recognized for his expertise in colorectal, gastrointestinal, abdominal solid organ, surgical oncology, and advanced minimally invasive surgery. He trained extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., including a fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive Surgery at The George Washington University, and surgical residencies at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia and several major U.K. institutions.

He has held senior leadership and academic positions, serving as Chief of General Surgery at Suburban Hospital, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and as Clinical Professor of Surgery at both George Washington University and Georgetown University. In addition, he has played key roles on multiple surgical committees, advancing innovation in minimally invasive and robotic surgery worldwide.

Dr. Kalan’s career reflects a deep commitment to clinical excellence, patient safety, education, and research. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, contributed to book chapters on advanced surgical techniques, and presented at international conferences across North America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.

Please join us in extending a very warm welcome to Dr. Kalan as he begins his practice here at TBRHSC. His wealth of experience and global perspective will be invaluable in advancing surgical care for our patients.