Our Doctor's
Meet Our Expert Medical & Aesthetics Team
Dr. Bill Ristevski
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Dr. Bill Ristevski
Orthopaedic Surgeon
MD, FRCSC, MSc.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Department of Surgery, McMaster University
Hamilton General Hospital & West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Dr. Ristevski is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Associate Professor at McMaster University whose practice specializes in Upper Extremity reconstruction and Orthopaedic trauma. He treats musculoskeletal conditions such as shoulder, elbow and wrist arthritis, rotator cuff injuries as well as other upper extremity conditions such as tendonitis, muscle or tendon tears, non-unions and malunions of upper extremity fractures in the shoulder, elbow and wrist. He provides patient centred care, focussed on evidence-based medicine in alignment with patients wishes and values.
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Department of Surgery, McMaster University
Hamilton General Hospital & West Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Dr. Ristevski is an Orthopaedic Surgeon and Associate Professor at McMaster University whose practice specializes in Upper Extremity reconstruction and Orthopaedic trauma. He treats musculoskeletal conditions such as shoulder, elbow and wrist arthritis, rotator cuff injuries as well as other upper extremity conditions such as tendonitis, muscle or tendon tears, non-unions and malunions of upper extremity fractures in the shoulder, elbow and wrist. He provides patient centred care, focussed on evidence-based medicine in alignment with patients wishes and values.
Dr. Bill Ristevski
Orthopedic Surgeon
Dr. Victoria Squissato
Pain Doctor
Dr. Victoria Squissato
Pain Doctor
MD, CCFP FPA.
Dr. Vicky is a Family Practice Anesthetist with a fellowship in chronic pain medicine and is an Assistant Clinical Professor, in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. She completed her family medicine residency at McMaster University and then pursued additional training in Anesthesia and chronic pain medicine at the University of Toronto. Currently, her practice focuses on anesthesia, chronic pain, and of course medical aesthetics.
Dr. Vicky first started using Botox for patients with chronic pain conditions such as headaches, jaw pain, and muscular contractures. This practice naturally evolved to include Cosmetic Botox and intradermal fillers. Her aesthetic is an enhanced, yet fresh and natural look. She is passionate about helping patients look and feel their best by providing an individualized approach. Her goal is to always provide a safe, compassionate and positive experience.
Dr. Vicky is a Family Practice Anesthetist with a fellowship in chronic pain medicine and is an Assistant Clinical Professor, in the Department of Family Medicine at McMaster University. She completed her family medicine residency at McMaster University and then pursued additional training in Anesthesia and chronic pain medicine at the University of Toronto. Currently, her practice focuses on anesthesia, chronic pain, and of course medical aesthetics.
Dr. Vicky first started using Botox for patients with chronic pain conditions such as headaches, jaw pain, and muscular contractures. This practice naturally evolved to include Cosmetic Botox and intradermal fillers. Her aesthetic is an enhanced, yet fresh and natural look. She is passionate about helping patients look and feel their best by providing an individualized approach. Her goal is to always provide a safe, compassionate and positive experience.
Dr. Victoria Squissato
Pain Doctor
Dr. Genevieve Dostaler
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Genevieve Dostaler
Plastic Surgeon
MD, FRCSC, MHA.
Dr. Genevieve Dostaler earned her medical degree from the University of Ottawa before completing her residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Alberta. During her residency, she gained extensive experience across the full spectrum of Plastic Surgery subspecialties. Following this, she pursued a fellowship at the University of Western Ontario, further honing her skills.
Now practicing in Hamilton, Dr. Dostaler primarily operates at Hamilton General Hospital, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, other Hamilton Health Sciences sites, and the Advanced Medical Centre (AMC).
Her specialized training focuses on peripheral nerve, hand, and wrist surgery. Alongside upper extremity surgery, she is passionate about cosmetic surgery, an area in which she received comprehensive training during both her residency and fellowship. A notable achievement was her role in teaching the resident-run cosmetic injection clinic at Western University.
Dr. Dostaler is eager to meet you and help you achieve both your aesthetic and personal goals.
Dr. Genevieve Dostaler earned her medical degree from the University of Ottawa before completing her residency in Plastic Surgery at the University of Alberta. During her residency, she gained extensive experience across the full spectrum of Plastic Surgery subspecialties. Following this, she pursued a fellowship at the University of Western Ontario, further honing her skills.
Now practicing in Hamilton, Dr. Dostaler primarily operates at Hamilton General Hospital, West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, other Hamilton Health Sciences sites, and the Advanced Medical Centre (AMC).
Her specialized training focuses on peripheral nerve, hand, and wrist surgery. Alongside upper extremity surgery, she is passionate about cosmetic surgery, an area in which she received comprehensive training during both her residency and fellowship. A notable achievement was her role in teaching the resident-run cosmetic injection clinic at Western University.
Dr. Dostaler is eager to meet you and help you achieve both your aesthetic and personal goals.
Dr. Genevieve Dostaler
Plastic Surgeon
Dr. Aleksa Cenic
Neurosurgeon / Spinal Surgeon
Dr. Aleksa Cenic
Neurosurgeon / Spinal Surgeon
MD, FRCSC, MSc.
Neurosurgeon / Spinal Surgeon.
Department of Surgery, McMaster University.
Hamilton General Hospital & West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Canadian Trained Academic Neurosurgeon with Fellowship in Spinal Surgery Clinical practice focuses on Spinal Disorders / Injuries / Disease in adults Cervical, thoracic and lumbar-sacral decompression, instrumentation and fusions 3rd Party Medical Expert Opinions Independent Medical Examinations Medical Legal Reviews.
Neurosurgeon / Spinal Surgeon.
Department of Surgery, McMaster University.
Hamilton General Hospital & West Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Canadian Trained Academic Neurosurgeon with Fellowship in Spinal Surgery Clinical practice focuses on Spinal Disorders / Injuries / Disease in adults Cervical, thoracic and lumbar-sacral decompression, instrumentation and fusions 3rd Party Medical Expert Opinions Independent Medical Examinations Medical Legal Reviews.
Dr. Aleksa Cenic
Spine Surgeon
Dr. Shiba Asim
Paediatrician
Dr. Shiba Asim
Paediatrician
MBBS, MD, FRCPC.
Brant Community Healthcare System - Brantford.
Niagara Health System St. Catharines General Site.
Hamilton Health Sciences McMaster Children's Hospital.
Brant Community Healthcare System - Brantford.
Niagara Health System St. Catharines General Site.
Hamilton Health Sciences McMaster Children's Hospital.
Dr. Shiba Asim
Paediatrician
Dr. Sharandeep Kaur
Paediatrician
Dr. Sharandeep Kaur
Paediatrician
MD, FRCPC.
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Pediatrics.
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Pediatrics.
Faculty of Health Sciences, McMaster University.
Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Pediatrics, Faculty of Health Sciences.
Dr. Sharandeep Kaur
Paediatrician
Dr. Saleha Munawar
Paediatrician
Dr. Saleha Munawar
Paediatrician
MD, FRCPC.
Niagara Health System St. Catharines General Site.
Hamilton Health Sciences McMaster Children's Hospital.
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
Niagara Health System St. Catharines General Site.
Hamilton Health Sciences McMaster Children's Hospital.
St Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
Dr. Saleha Munawar
Pediatricians
Kim Smith
Speech-Language Pathologist
Kim Smith
Speech-Language Pathologist
BMus, MMus, MHSc, SLP (C), Reg. CASLPO.
Speech-Language Pathologist. Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway Disorders.
Kim's work as a Speech-Language Pathologist focuses on voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. Services are available for adults and children in the following areas:
- Voice assessment and therapy - Swallowing/dysphagia assessment and therapy - Manual therapy / massage for voice and swallowing disorders - Trismus therapy - Head and Neck cancer rehabilitation - Chronic cough / cough dysfunction - Vocal cord dysfunction / inducible laryngeal obstruction.
Speech-Language Pathologist. Voice, Swallowing, and Upper Airway Disorders.
Kim's work as a Speech-Language Pathologist focuses on voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. Services are available for adults and children in the following areas:
- Voice assessment and therapy - Swallowing/dysphagia assessment and therapy - Manual therapy / massage for voice and swallowing disorders - Trismus therapy - Head and Neck cancer rehabilitation - Chronic cough / cough dysfunction - Vocal cord dysfunction / inducible laryngeal obstruction.
Kim Smith
Speech-Language Pathologist
Lori Burgess
Lactation Consultant
Lori Burgess
Lactation Consultant
Lori Burgess-Rossi is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) with over 30 years supporting families in various settings. Lori started her career as a Labour & Delivery Nurse and expanded her knowledge to teach Prenatal and Breastfeeding Classes for over 20 years. Lori became certified as an IBCLC in 2011 and has been providing lactation support to families in hospital NICU, postpartum and clinic settings in the Niagara, Hamilton, and Halton regions. Lori is passionate about providing judgement free, compassionate, and family focused lactation support.
Lori Burgess (RN)
Lactation Consultant