Dr. Robert Hastings

Physiatrist

West End (235 Wallace Avenue)

Dr. Michael Pollock

Practice style (Philosophy)

Dr. Pollock is a board-certified Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician specializing in musculoskeletal disorders, pain management and sports medicine. In addition, he holds an EMG certification through the CSCN and has a special interest in diagnosing and treating peripheral nerve injuries. Dr. Pollock completed additional training in adult chronic pain and interventional pain management, offering advanced image guided procedures and non-surgical therapies. His approach focuses on restoring function, relieving pain and helping patients return to active, fulfilling lives.
 
Unique Facts
Dr. Pollock loves all things sports, especially the Raptors, Jays, Leafs and Washington Commanders. He’s an avid cook and loves nothing more than smoking meat and BBQing in the summer. He also has objectively the cutest puppy of all time and is ready to show way too many pictures to whoever’s interested.

Credentials

MD, MSc, FRCPC, CSCN (EMG)

  • Diagnosis and management of common musculoskeletal, peripheral nerve and sports medicine injuries
  • Image guided interventions, including ultrasound and fluoroscopic guided procedures for common bone, joint, tendon, muscle and nerve injuries
  • Treatment of injuries using cortisone, platelet rich plasma (PRP), hyaluronic acid and other injectables
  • Treatment of peripheral nerve injuries using techniques such as nerve blocks, hydrodissection and decompression of nerves, peripheral neuromodulation and radiofrequency ablation

Experience

  • Doctor of Medicine, University of Limerick
  • Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, McMaster University
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Canada (FRCPC)
  • EMG Certification through the Canadian Society of Clinical Neurophysiologists (CSCN)
  • Certification in Adult Chronic Pain Management
  • Master of Science in Kinesiology, Western University
Sports Medicine Doctor | West Location