Biography
Martin Sommerfeld, MD., is the Co-Director of Cleveland Clinic Canada’s Preventive Medicine service. Dr. Sommerfeld holds clinical interests in preventive and behavioural health, weight and lifestyle management, and pre- and post-operative bariatric care. He has taught clinical ethics and medical professionalism and has served on research ethics boards.
He is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, and the Canadian, Ontario, and British Columbia Medical Associations.
A passion for the world of medicine, Dr. Sommerfeld spends his free time mentoring family medicine residents and chairing a number of continuing medical education (CME) groups.
Education / Training
- Medical School
- University of Saskatchewan
- Internship
- Saskatoon City Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- Residency
- Vancouver General and St. Paul's Hospitals
Vancouver, British Columbia
- Other Education
- Master of Arts
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Arts
University of Toronto
Certifications
College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP)
Specialty Interests
Preventive and Behavioural Medicine
Weight and Lifestyle Management
Pre- and Post-operative Bariatric Care
Awards & Honors
Associated Medical Services Award
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council Award
Professional Memberships
College of Family Physicians of Canada
Canadian, Ontario and British Columbia Medical Assns.
