
NEWS
RELEASE
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Monday, Sept. 28, 2009
BGH welcomes
obstetrician-gynecologist Dr. Derek Fraser

A new
obstetrician-gynecologist has joined the team at Brockville General
Hospital and has already been very busy delivering babies and helping
patients. Dr. Derek Fraser joined BGH earlier this month.
“It’s great for our
community and our hospital to have Dr. Fraser here,” says Dr. Rudolf
Novak, Head of Obstetrics and Gynecology at BGH. “With three
obstetrician-gynecologists, we can continue to provide seamless coverage
for obstetrical patients.”
He adds that Dr. Fraser
was highly recommended. “Dr. Fraser came to Brockville with excellent
references from Queen’s University. He’s a highly trained
obstetrics-gynecology specialist skilled surgeon who is also known for his
excellent bedside manner.”
Dr. Fraser says working
at Brockville General Hospital appealed to him for several reasons.
“With two very
experienced doctors to work with, and the new operating rooms at BGH, it
was a pretty easy decision,” he says.
An avid golfer, Dr.
Fraser is originally from Calgary and likes the small cities along the St.
Lawrence. “Parts of Kingston and Brockville remind me of Victoria,” he
noted.
“We really like the
area, the river, and many of our friends live close by.”
Dr. Fraser finished his
residency in Kingston in June and then embarked on a nine-week trip across
North America with his family. The 20,000-kilometre road trip took him,
his wife Laura and 14-month-old son Andrew to 21 states and Canada’s
western provinces. They especially enjoyed visiting the U.S. national
parks.
He began working at BGH
in early September and says he is enjoying being here. “Everyone is
welcoming, friendly and helpful,” says Dr. Fraser.
His office is located at
the Charles Street Site of Brockville General Hospital, 1st
Floor. The office is accepting referrals from family physicians.
Dr.
Derek Fraser
Specialty:
Obstetrics-Gynecology
Start date:
September 2009
Office Address:
Brockville General Hospital, First Floor, 75 Charles St., Brockville ON
K6V 1S8
Tel.
613-498-0740
Media: For more
information, please contact:
Christine Endicott
Communications
Officer
75 Charles St., Brockville ON K6V 1S8
613-345-5649 Ext. 1-1504
endch@bgh-on.ca
www.bgh-on.ca