Hussein Wissanji

General Surgery

Caring for children is a privilege, knowing they are the most precious part of their parents’ lives. I value open communication with families and enjoy finding creative and relatable ways to explain complex medical situations. My goal is to ensure parents feel confident and supported so that, together, we can find the best way forward to help their child.

Hospital information

Academic appointments

Program Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship

Academic title(s)

Director, Colorectal Center of Excellence (COCOE)
Assistant Professor, Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, McGill University
Pediatric Colorectal and General Surgeon

Other appointments

Consultant – Institut National de Santé Publique du Québec (INSPQ)

Department(s)

Harvey E. Beardmore Division of Pediatric Surgery
Department of Pediatric Surgery

Specialty

Colorectal and General Surgery
Chest wall anomalies

Awards and Distinctions

Excellence in Preceptorship, Ingram School of Nursing, McGill University
Tomlinson Surgeon’s Research Award

Community Involvement

The School of the Greats is an extracurricular mentoring program focused on homework assistance and scientific exploration. It has supported the educational success of thousands of vulnerable primary and post-secondary students in Quebec. As a co-founder of Foundation W, I am proud of how our organization’s flagship program, The School of the Greats, promotes educational equity in Quebec.

Education

University

Master of Public Health (MPH), Johns Hopkins University
Humanitarian Response Intensive Course, Harvard University

Medical degree

Laval University, Quebec City

Residency

General Surgery, Laval University

Fellowship

Pediatric Surgery, Montreal Children’s Hospital
Pediatric Colorectal Surgery, Children’s National Hospital, Washington, DC

Fun facts about me

Before dedicating myself to surgery, I loved flying small planes. This passion taught me precision and vigilance, essential qualities for taking care of my patients.