St. Joseph’s General Hospital Welcomes Emergency Department Physician Dr. Alexander Popa

St. Joseph's Gernal Hospital News Release:

St. Joseph’s General Hospital Elliot Lake is pleased to announce the signing of Dr. Alexander Popa to a two-year contract in the Emergency Department. Dr. Popa has supported the hospital’s emergency team over the past several months and will now continue to provide parttime coverage. His presence will help address ongoing staffing gaps and support the delivery of 24-7 emergency services for the community.

Dr. Popa brings expertise in both sports medicine and emergency care. He completed his
general medical training in Kingston before pursuing additional training in sport and exercise
medicine, as well as emergency medicine, in Ottawa. He has a special interest in pain medicine and ultrasound-guided interventions.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Popa enjoys motorcycling, hockey and basketball. The hospital is pleased to welcome him to Elliot Lake as a valued addition to its dedicated emergency department team.

SJGHEL wishes to acknowledge and express its sincere appreciation to the City of Elliot Lake, the Elliot Lake Family Health Team, and the Elliot Lake Physician Recruitment Committee for their collaborative efforts in the physician recruitment process. Their commitment and advocacy have been instrumental in securing qualified healthcare professionals for our community. This collective effort strengthens the capacity of SJGHEL to provide timely, high-quality emergency and urgent care services, ensuring continued access to healthcare for the residents of Elliot Lake and surrounding areas.

We are confident that Dr. Popa will excel in this role, and we warmly welcome him to Elliot Lake. We look forward to his contributions over the next two years and to the positive impact his skills and dedication will bring to our Emergency Department. As a community, let us come together to ensure Dr. Popa feels supported and valued throughout his time with us.