KNOWLEDGEABLE.DEDICATED.COMPASSIONATE

Our Team

AN INTEGRATIVE TEAM OF

Spine Specialists

TRILLIUM
SPINE CENTER

At Trillium Spine Center, we work as a team of spine surgeons,
physiotherapists, chiropractors, registered massage therapists, acupuncturists, and interventional pain specialists. This team approach allows us to deliver comprehensive care for virtually every type of spinal disorder.

YOUR MULTI-DISCPLINARY TEAM

Neurosurgeons

DR. SUMIT JHAS – NEUROSURGEON

Head, Division of Neurosurgery and Neurointerventional Lead, Trillium Health Partners.
Neurosurgery Lead for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Education
Lecturer, University of Toronto, Division of Neurosurgery

DR. MEHDI SHAHIDEH – NEUROSURGEON

Neurosurgeon and Neurointerventionalist, Trillium Health Partners.
OMA Section Chair of Neurosurgery
Lecturer, University of Toronto, Division of Neurosurgery

DR. Rabab AlSHAHRANI – NEUROSURGEON

Neurosurgeon and Neurointerventionalist, Trillium Health Partners.
Lecturer, University of Toronto, Division of Neurosurgery

Dr. Eric Duncan - Neurosurgeon

BSc, MBChB, FRCSE, FRCSC, CAME, CPL (Neurosurgeon)
Emeritus Neurosurgeon, Trillium Health Partners

Dr. hubert lee - neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeon and Neurointerventionalist

Dr. Robert Power - neurosurgeon

Neurosurgeon and Neurointerventionalist

PAIN SPECIALISTS

Dr. anuj bhatia

BSc, MBBS, FRCPC, FRCA (Neuroanesthesiologist, Pain Specialist) 

Director, Anesthesia Chronic Pain Clinical Services, Toronto Western Hospital 
Co-Director, Anesthesia Acute Pain Services, Toronto Western Hospital  
Chair, Pain Medicine Special Committee, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada 
Secretary and Treasurer, Canadian Neuromodulation Society 
Chair, Neuropathic Pain Special Interest Group, Canadian Pain Society
Dr. Joel Woodley-Cook

MSc, MD FRCPC, RPVI (Anesthesiologist, Pain Specialist) St. Joseph’s Health Centre (Unity Health)

Dr. Aaron Kirschner

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Dr. Joshua Goldstein

Dr. Joshua Goldstein completed his residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Toronto and is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. His primary areas of interest include the management of spinal conditions and interventional pain

Dr. Beverley Chow

Dr. Beverley Chow is a board-certified specialist in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. She completed her undergraduate studies in Health Sciences, followed by her medical degree and 5-year residency training at McMaster University. As a physiatrist, she assesses and treats a variety of musculoskeletal conditions affecting the spine and extremities. Dr. Chow also has a special interest in peripheral nerve disorders and is trained to perform Electromyography (EMG)/Nerve Conduction Studies. She is committed to providing comprehensive patient care through electrodiagnostic testing at Trillium Spine Center.

Neurologists

Dr. Devar Nikneshan
Dr. Aaron Kirschner

Administrative Staff

Rekha Patel

Rekha Patel is our front desk admin with more than 8yrs of medical administrative experience. Rekha has completed her Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and her medical secretary diploma. Her expertise is in booking the surgical patients and organizing consults and follow ups before and after the procedures. She is the friendly face that patient see when they walk into the clinic. She is dedicated in providing exceptional patient care.

Alexandra Dempsey

Alexandra Dempsey is our front desk Medical Administrative Assistant with extensive hands on experience in providing support with our medical and rehab services. Her calm demeanour makes patients feel comfortable when scheduling surgical procedures, rehabilitation and pain therapy. She ensures the day to day operations of the clinic run smoothly and is a great asset to our team.

Frances-Anne Harris

Frances is our front desk admin with years of medical administrative experience. Her expertise is in booking the surgical patients and organizing consults and follow ups before and after the procedures. She is the friendly face that patient see when they walk into the clinic. She is dedicated in providing exceptional patient care.

Nursing Team

ASHLEY Aquino

Ashley is a registered nurse with extensive experience in patient care. She  manages our interventional pain services

Chiropractic Team

Physiotherapist Team

Reema Chopra

Reema completed her Bachelor’s of Physiotherapy in 2006 and went on to pursue her Master’s degree in Pediatrics in 2009 in India.
Reema has over 11 years of clinical experience treating individuals of all age groups with acute and chronic conditions including Post-surgical, Orthopedic conditions, Chronic pain, Hand Rehabilitation, Stroke Rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy, Motor vehicle accidents and work-place injuries.

Dhruti Ajmera

Registered Massage Therapy and Acupuncture Team

Bianca Garcia BSc

Bianca is a firm believer that movement is mankind’s greatest gift. With a background in strength and conditioning, Bianca has always noticed how people move and experienced the benefits of regular treatments by a variety of healthcare practitioners not only for herself but for her clients as well.