Director, Sports Medicine – Physiatry
West End (235 Wallace Avenue)
Dr. Raza Awan
Practice style (Philosophy)
Dr. Awan believes it’s fundamentally important to involve his patients in the decision-making process. Injury prevention is equally as important as treatment so he takes time to investigate any underlying issues in order to get the best results. This method helps treat injuries that weren’t properly treated in the past and it also helps empower the patients in their recovery. Much like it takes a village to raise a child, it takes a skilled team of rehabilitation professionals to heal a complex injury. Dr. Awan has surrounded himself with an amazing team at Synergy, a team that takes a similar strategic yet holistic approach to medicine.
Unique Facts
Dr. Awan’s favourite book is the Alchemist. He’s a hand drummer (tabla, samba, djembe) and a former trumpet player. He has his Pilates teacher certification. He’s a smoothie aficionado and a self-diagnosed foodie.
Credentials
MD, MHSc, FRCPC, Dip Sports Med (CASEM)
Experience
Sports Medicine Physician, Medical Director, Co-Founder of Synergy
Lecturer, University of Toronto
Doctor of Medicine, University of Toronto
Masters of Health Science, University of Toronto
Residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN
Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
Canadian Academy of Sport & Exercise Medicine Diploma in Sport Medicine
Diplomate of the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists
Consultant, NHL Players Association