Medical Affairs is excited to announce that Dr. Karim Taha has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a full-time Interventional Cardiologist with the Department of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Taha completed his Interventional Cardiology Fellowship in Percutaneous Coronary Intervention at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, after Adult Cardiology and Internal Medicine training at the University of Toronto. He earned his MD from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) from McMaster University.

He brings extensive experience as an Interventional and Clinical Cardiologist, with prior work across Ontario and Newfoundland. His clinical and academic focus includes advanced coronary interventions, cardiac diagnostics, and the use of predictive analytics to improve cardiovascular care. Dr. Taha has presented nationally and internationally on Artificial Intelligence in Cardiology, predictive modelling, and digital health innovations.

Beyond clinical care, he is the founder of MTIMA, a Canadian non-profit that established the first dedicated cardiac services department in Malawi. He is also an active educator and mentor, committed to training the next generation of physicians.

Dr. Taha’s many honours include the Department of Medicine Outstanding Housestaff Award, the Ursula Bangs Research Competition Award, and the Canada Millennium Excellence Award.

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Taha. His expertise, leadership, and dedication to patient-centred care will be invaluable to our hospital and community.