The Listowel Wingham Hospital Alliance (LWHA) has hired a new orthopedic surgeon.
A statement from the LWHA says that Dr. Hany Asham is now practicing in both Wingham and Listowel. This hiring has allowed the LWHA to expand its surgical services.
Referrals are now being accepted by Dr. Asham and many same-day operations are available that used to require travel to places like London or Stratford.
Procedures now available at Listowel and Wingham include carpal tunnel release, trigger finger release, ganglion excision, knee arthroscopy, bunionectomy, hammer toe correction, and first MTP joint fusion.
"Having Dr. Asham join our surgical team means that patients can receive specialized procedures right here at home, without the added burden of travelling long distances," said Esther Millar, President and CEO, LWHA. "This is a clear example of how physician recruitment directly benefits our patients and our community."
"We are at an important moment of growth and progress in our local health system," said Stacey Ash, LWHA Board Chair. "There is new surgical capacity available right here in our hospitals, and we are urging local referrals. Every new physician we add enhances care and decreases the need for patients to travel outside the region."