Two new doctors are joining the full time staff at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA).
Dr. Mohamad Fawaz Dawamneh has joined the laboratory department as a Pathologist while Dr. Menakor Nenwon has joined as a Hospitalist.
Dr. Dawamneh comes to Chatham from his last position in Fredericton, New Brunswick where he worked as the Head and Medical Director of Laboratory Medicine. The Pathologist has a diverse career having worked in multiple countries and institutions.
Starting out his career as a General Practitioner in Syria and Saudi Arabia, he pursued a residency in Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Brown University before specializing in Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology.
"I am thrilled to move to the beautiful city of Chatham and join the medical staff at CKHA. In particular, I am excited to work with such a wonderful pathology team,” said Dr. Dawamneh.
“I hope that I will contribute positively to the medical practice at CKHA by using and sharing my knowledge, skills and experience to provide the highest standard of patient care.”
Dr. Nenwon is not new to the CKHA, the doctor completed the Family Medicine Residency Program at Western with a two year residency in Chatham-Kent.
“Remaining at the hospital where I trained is more than a professional decision – it’s a heartfelt commitment. By working alongside the mentors and preceptors who shaped me I honour their wisdom and guidance” said Dr. Nenwon.
“Serving the community that welcomed me with open arms fills me with a deep sense of purpose. Every day, I strive to offer my skills, compassion, and dedication to those who need it most, ensuring that the care I provide reflects the values instilled in me by those who taught me.”
The accomplished medical professional has a background in both health education and clinical practice earning his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of The Gambia before coming to Canada to complete his studies.