Newly recruited psychiatrist practising in Fort McMurray

FORT McMURRAY — A newly recruited psychiatrist is now practising in the city, improving access to mental health services for local and area residents.

Dr. Wahab Daghmach is practising at the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre and the Stadek Clinic Downtown. At the hospital, he is supporting the emergency department, and inpatient and outpatient services. At the Stadek Clinic Downtown, he is providing community care.

“It is great news to welcome Dr. Daghmach to Fort McMurray,” says Brian Jean, MLA for Fort McMurray-Lac La Biche, and Minister of Energy and Minerals. “His expertise and support to mental health services will be invaluable to our local and area residents.”

“Dr. Daghmach's arrival reflects our commitment to providing top-quality care and making mental health services accessible to those in Fort McMurray and surrounding areas,” says Dr. Ade Ogunsona, North Zone Clinical Department Head for Recovery Alberta.

Dr. Daghmach received his medical training in Ukraine and Syria, with medical residencies in Syria and Saudi Arabia.

He previously worked as a psychiatrist in Qatar.

Originally from Syria, he moved to Canada in 2015, where he volunteered and conducted research focused on supporting the homeless population and drug use in Canada. He has also completed a research fellowship at the Bruyere Research Institute in Ottawa.

Dr. Daghmach moved to Fort McMurray from Montreal. He began working in Fort McMurray last month.

“We’re excited to welcome Dr. Daghmach to the Fort McMurray medical team,” says Dr. Jane Ojedokun, Zone Medical Director in the North Zone of Alberta Health Services (AHS).

“His expertise in mental health will be a valuable asset to the Northern Lights Regional Health Centre and the community. As a psychiatrist, he will help us deliver high-quality, compassionate care to patients in both emergency and ongoing treatment settings.”

Outside of work, Dr. Daghmach enjoys staying active by walking, spending time in nature and going to the gym. He and his wife have three sons.

Call the Stadek Clinic Downtown at 780-750-2225 to learn more about his work in the community.

As part of an overall physician recruitment strategy, AHS has three physician resource planners in the North Zone who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities. These planners work closely with partner organizations, such as the Rural Health Professionals Action Plan and local, independent community physician attraction and retention committees.

Alberta Health Services provides a range of healthcare services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide excellent, patient-focused healthcare that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.