The Municipality of Kincardine has recruited a new physician to take over for a local doctor that is retiring after nearly 60 years in the community.
The local physician recruiter announced Wednesday that Dr. Maimoona Altaf will be joining the local medical community, taking over the practice of Dr. Gary Gurbin following his retirement on July 1.
Dr. Altaf will assume care of patients at the clinic, supporting a smooth transition for the many individuals and families who have been under Dr. Gurbin’s care for decades. She has already spent nearly two years working in the Kincardine community, after medical school and residency at the University of Toronto.
"After already spending time working in this community, I am grateful for the opportunity to join the clinic and continue supporting patients’ needs," said Dr. Altaf in a media release. "The welcoming community and surrounding nature make it a wonderful place to live and work."
In a message to patients, Dr. Altaf shared her commitment to continuing the high standard of care established by Dr. Gurbin and ensuring a smooth transition during this change.
The Municipality also extended its appreciation to Dr. Gurbin for his decades of dedicated service to local healthcare.
"For most of the last nearly 60 years, I have been privileged to work in the Kincardine and area medical community," said Dr. Gurbin. "I am especially grateful for the patients who have been part of our medical practice. They represent the core of a community that has experienced tremendous change with resilience and good nature."
In lieu of retirement gifts, Dr. Gurbin has requested that those wishing to show their appreciation consider donating to the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation.
