Dr Atwal is the medical director of a busy family practice clinic. She is a compassionate and caring Family Physician with over 20 years experience. She was born in London, England and raised in Calgary, Alberta. She was enrolled in an undergraduate degree in Cellular, Molecular, Microbial Biology ad Genetics prior to being accepted into medical school at the University of Calgary. She completed her medical doctorate and she received an award in her last year for the best medical dictations in her clinical clerkship at Foothills Hospital.
Dr Atwal completed her residency in Family and Community Medicine at the University Hospital at the University of Western Ontario in London, Ontario. Her training was part of the London Health Sciences Center.
Dr. Atwal is a certificant of the Canadian College of Family Physicians and a licenciate of the Medical Council of Canada. She is in good standing with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario. She holds memberships with the World Organization of Family Doctors, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Federation of Medical Women of Canada. She is a member of the Canadian Society of Physician Leaders and a member of the Coalition of Ontario Doctors. She is also a member of the Ontario Medical Association, the section on General and Family Practice and the Canadian Medical Association. Lastly, she is a member of the Canadian Society of Medical Evaluators in which professionals provide independent legal and clinical legal evaluations.
Dr Atwal has gained extensive experience in women’s health, pediatrics, cardiology, blood pressure, cholesterol and diabetes management. She is committed to providing high quality, evidence-based care using current practice guidelines.
Besides serving as a clinical supervisor for the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario, Dr. Atwal has also taken on the role as a physician supervisor for Remicade clinical trials. She is involved in teaching medical students and she is a member of the Canadian Society for Medical Education. She is also a contributor to the Doctors Without Borders/Medecin Sans Frontieres, Unicef Canada and to the World Health Organization Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund through the United Nations.
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Dr. Rajinder Atwal5
Dr. Rida Abulaeha
has given a 5 out of 5 star rating on
July 6, 2020
It has been a pleasure to work with Dr. Atwal. She is a motivated and hardworking individual who has made significant achievements . Her commitment, dedication and leadership are evident in the multiple roles she has taken on as a medical director, physician, supervisor, leadership mentor, researcher and medical teacher. I have been impressed by her strong communication skills and her ability to establish a good rapport with her patients and medical team. She is a favourite amongst patients. She displays great humility in her interactions creating a positive environment for growth and innovation.
She is very attentive to her patients’ needs and is always cheerful and approachable. She embraces the values of respect, human dignity and patient centred care, which means respecting the patient’s participation in their own health decisions. Dr. Atwal is a true credit to her profession. Her patients are truly blessed to have her as their personal physician. She has a great beside manner. Her professionalism is exemplary. She is a phenomenal physician and a great role model to all young women. She has paved a road for others to follow in her footsteps.
Dr. Rizwan Attiq
has given a 5 out of 5 star rating on
May 18, 2020
I have known Dr Atwal for many years and have been fortunate to learn from her knowledge and expertise. She is a great family physician who is very committed to her patients. She treats each person as an individual and she is always kind and respectful.
Dr. Stephen Sawyer
has given a 5 out of 5 star rating on
May 12, 2020
Dr Atwal is an outstanding physician and colleague. She has also treated my daughter as a patient. She is very passionate about her work and the well-being of her patients. Her ability to communicate effectively with her patients has made her a favorite physician. She is dedicated to her patients and she works long hours to service her patients’ needs. She is very compassionate physician colleague. She is highly recommended for a Doctors’ Choice Award