The City of Belleville is delighted to announce the addition of Dr. Mankaran Singh to the Belleville Family Physician Recruitment Program.
Dr. Singh is currently completing his residency training in Belleville through Queen’s University and is expected to start practicing medicine in Belleville as early as the fall of 2027.
“We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Singh to the Belleville Family Physician Recruitment Program,” said Mayor Neil Ellis.
“Dr. Singh’s arrival underscores the City’s commitment to enhancing local healthcare services by attracting much-needed medical professionals. We look forward to the positive impact that he will have on the community.”
Dr. Singh said coming from Calgary, he has really appreciated the calm pace of life here in Belleville.
“There’s no rush hour traffic, and getting around the city is simple and stress-free. It’s been a refreshing change and I’m grateful for the opportunity to serve the community and get to know the people here.”
Although healthcare and physician recruitment are not municipal responsibilities, the City of Belleville has recognized the need and implemented one of the most successful physician recruitment programs in the province, resulting in more than 60 physicians and eight nurse practitioners. The program has been mainly funded by the dividens the City receives as a shareholder of Elexicon Energy, and to date, over $9 million has been committed to attracting primary healthcare providers.
For residents in need of a family physician or a nurse practitioner, registering with Health Care Connect (HCC) is recommended. HCC is a resource used by physicians and government agencies to place patients with physicians and can be relied upon by doctors and nurse practitioners when developing or expanding their roster of patients. You can register with HCC by calling 1.800.445.1822 (TTY 1.800.387.5559) or by visiting the HCC website.
(HAILEY MACDONALD)
