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Medical Affairs is excited to announce that Dr. Elham Talachian has joined the Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre as a Pediatrician with the Department of Paediatrics.
Dr. Elham Talachian brings over 25 years of experience in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. She completed her medical degree and pediatric training at Iran University of Medical Sciences, followed by subspecialty training in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Her academic excellence includes ranking first in the National Pediatrics Board Examination and second in the national pediatric subspecialty exam.
Dr. Talachian served as a Professor of Medicine and faculty member at IUMS, where she also led the Pediatric Gastroenterology Department. Her leadership roles have included CEO of Ali Asghar Children’s Hospital and adviser to the Chancellor of IUMS on Women’s Affairs. She also pioneered Iran’s first subspecialty training program in Pediatric Emergency Medicine.
In addition to her extensive clinical expertise and experience in pediatric gastrointestinal procedures, Dr. Talachian has authored book chapters and peer-reviewed publications. She is deeply committed to child health advocacy, nutrition, and community outreach, and has volunteered extensively in pediatric health charities.
Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Talachian. We are excited for the expertise and compassionate care she brings to our patients and families, and we look forward to her many contributions to our community.