The Pembroke Regional Hospital is very pleased to welcome Dr. Cameron Leafloor to its Emergency Department (ED) and Intensive Care Unit (ICU) as a full-time Intensivist.

 

Originally from Ottawa, Dr. Leafloor completed his medical training, including a Residency in Emergency Medicine, at the University of Ottawa. He recently finished a two-year Fellowship in Critical Care Medicine at the University of Calgary, where he also served as Lead Fellow. His dual expertise in emergency and intensive care medicine makes him a valuable addition to our hospital and health care team, especially we are looking to further grow and improve the services we provide in our ICU.

 

Dr. Leafloor’s decision to pursue a career in medicine was forged at an early age as most of his family worked in the health care field. He said he enjoyed science and puzzles, and he had a passion for teaching, recalling how much he enjoyed working with people, helping them grow and educating students on ways to become healthier when he taught martial arts in his youth.

 

He then chose to specialize in emergency medicine and critical care because they are fast-paced, dynamic, require a great breadth of knowledge and provide opportunities to do a wide variety of procedures involving some of the most acutely ill patients in the hospital.

 

Particularly as part of his work in the ICU, Dr. Leafloor added that he appreciates being able to connect with families while helping them navigate a difficult time in their lives as their loved ones experience critical illness.

 

While acknowledging that both specialties are challenging and complex, he said that they are equally rewarding and you never know what each new day will bring.

 

Dr. Leafloor’s journey to Pembroke was a result of good timing and opportunities. As his Fellowship out west was ending, he and his partner, a psychotherapist with her own practice, were looking to settle down in a rural community with close proximity to Ottawa where their family and friends live. Outside of work, they both enjoy fishing, boating and outdoor activities with their dog.

 

After meeting with former Chief of Staff Dr. Tom Hurley and the hospital’s Medical Affairs team, Dr. Leafloor said he found there to be a great collegial environment at PRH, some leadership opportunities with the Epic implementation project and a unique chance to be part of new growth in the ICU.

 

“In addition to liking the area, the position seemed to tick all the boxes for us in terms of being an early career doc and being able to do both ED and ICU medicine. Everyone I met was so kind and collegial and really lovely to work with and that has continued since I arrived. It was just the right fit at the right time,” he said.

 

 

In addition to his clinical expertise, Dr. Leafloor has a strong interest in health informatics, patient safety, and medical education. He played a key role in the digital transformation of The Ottawa Hospital during its rollout of the Epic electronic medical record system in 2019 and he will be pursuing a Master’s degree in Health Information Science from the University of Victoria by remote study starting in January. His expertise will be instrumental as Pembroke Regional Hospital prepares for its own implementation of Epic in the fall of 2026.

 

Dr. Declan Rowan, Chief of Staff at PRH is thrilled that Dr. Leafloor has joined the growing critical care team, bringing with him a wealth of experience, energy and passion.

 

“His clinical skills, leadership in digital health, and commitment to quality improvement will be a tremendous asset to both our Emergency and ICU teams. He’s already made a positive impact, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.”

 

Dr. Rowan added that his presence supports the hospital’s goal of expanding ICU services, enhancing teaching opportunities for medical learners, and improving patient outcomes through innovation and collaboration.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

Carolyn Levesque, Public Affairs and Communications Coordinator

Pembroke Regional Hospital

(613) 732-3675, extension 6165 / carolyn.levesque@prh.ca.