Leadership at LACGH

Meet the medical leaders who guide clinical excellence at Lennox & Addington County General Hospital (LACGH). Our leadership team is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.

Our Medical Leadership

LACGH’s medical leadership team consists of dedicated clinicians and healthcare professionals who oversee medical operations, guide clinical policy, and uphold patient safety standards.

Key Medical Contacts

  • Chief of Staff: Dr. Kim Morrison
    (oversees all medical staff and clinical governance at LACGH)
  • Medical Director, Inpatient Services: Dr. Pierre Robichaud
    (leads inpatient medical services, patient flow, and care quality)
  • Medical Director, Emergency Services: Dr. Zachary Warren
    (manages emergency care services and protocols)
  • Medical Director, Internal Medicine: Dr. Nicola Matthews
    (oversees internal medicine services and patient care standards)
  • Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging: Dr. Annette Polanski
    (leads diagnostic imaging, including radiology and imaging services)
  • Medical Director, Surgical Services: Dr. Mykola Khokhotva
    (oversees surgical operations and clinical quality)
  • Medical Director, Anesthesiology: Dr. Valerie McLeod
    (leads anesthesia services and patient safety protocols)
  • President, Medical Staff Association: Dr. Sonal Patel
    (represents medical staff, liaises with hospital leadership)
  • Vice-President, Medical Staff Association: Dr. Heather Khey Beldman
    (supports MSA operations and engagement)
  • Secretary/Treasurer, Medical Staff Association: Dr. Nick Gambarotta
    (manages records and finances for the MSA)

Credentialing Contact

Andrea Nussberger

Executive Assistant to the CEO

Lennox and Addington County General Hospital

8 Richmond Park Drive, Napanee, ON K7R 2Z4

Email: atopping@lacgh.napanee.on.ca

Our Commitment to Quality

LACGH’s medical leadership works collaboratively with hospital departments and quality committees to ensure clinical governance, quality assurance, and adherence to best practices. This includes overseeing credentialing, continuous professional development, and patient safety initiatives.

Clinician speaking with two seated women during a medical consultation in an exam room.
Person smiling while seated beside a CT scanner in a hospital imaging room.

Leadership Philosophy

At LACGH, our medical leadership team embraces collaboration, continuous learning, and a patient-centred approach. We are committed to fostering a culture of excellence where every voice is heard, and every patient receives the highest standard of care.

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