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Medical Affairs is pleased to announce that Dr. Simon Meykler has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a Pathologist with the Department of Pathology.
Dr. Simon Meykler completed his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He went on to complete residency training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the Pennsylvania Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, followed by fellowship training in Surgical Pathology at the University of Washington, with a concentration in genitourinary and head and neck pathology.
Dr. Meykler brings comprehensive expertise across surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, microbiology, and clinical chemistry. He previously served as a Staff Pathologist at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks, where he contributed to anatomic and clinical pathology services, laboratory operations, and quality improvement initiatives. He has also held key leadership roles, including Acting Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development, providing oversight of research programs and supporting clinical research advancement.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Meykler is actively engaged in medical education. He has held academic appointments such as Assistant Professor of Pathology at California Health Sciences University and roles with the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. His work includes medical student teaching, curriculum development, and mentorship. He has contributed to peer-reviewed publications and presentations in pathology and is a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists, where he has also held leadership roles at the state and national levels.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Meykler to Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the Thunder Bay community. His clinical expertise, leadership experience, and commitment to education and quality improvement will be a valuable addition to our organization and the patients and communities we serve.