Biography
Dr. Balaa completed his medical school degree at the University of Western Ontario, followed by a general surgery residency at the University of Ottawa and a hepatobiliary surgery fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He holds a Master’s degree in Medical Education from the University of Dundee. Dr. Balaa has served as Residency Program Director and as Division Head of General Surgery at the University of Ottawa. In addition, he has contributed nationally as a member of the General Surgery Examination Committee at The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and as a Physician Advisor with the Canadian Medical Protective Association. His professional interests include health system design and surgical leadership.