About Me
UMUT DUYGU UZUNEL, ND
Licensed Naturopathic Doctor
I’m a Licensed Naturopathic Doctor in Ontario, I graduated from the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, in Toronto, Ontario. I’m registered with the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (CONO) and a member of the Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors (CAND), and the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctors (OAND). I am a physician and an eye surgeon from Turkey, which makes me an expert in the medical profession. I am also an accredited professional coach, certified by International Coaching Federation. I am still studying for a master's in psychology, which helps me understand my client’s needs empathetically. I’m a mother of two beautiful girls and I enjoy reading and travelling. I’m so passionate about what I do and I profoundly believe that it’s never too late to change your life and your perspectives.
Alongside eye diseases, my main focus is mental health and pain management, especially in chronic diseases. I also focus on digestive and neurological disorders. As a person who has muscular dystrophy, I know how to support disabled people and engage them in life. As a professional coach, I know coaching techniques to help my clients to find their motivations and life-goals. Recently, I am studying the master’s of psychology at Yorkville University, which is a great asset for me to support my client’s mental health.
About Me
Background
I became a medical doctor in Turkey in 2000 and had the 10th highest degree among 2000 doctors in the national medical exam and accepted to the ophthalmology residency at Ege University, Department of Ophthalmology. After becoming as an ophthalmologist, an eye surgeon, I have worked as a clinician, surgeon, trainer, researcher and lecturer in various hospitals alongside my volunteer works in Turkey and in the poor countries of Africa. I made more than 10,000 eye surgeries and 3,000 of them were in Africa free of charge for those who don’t have any healthcare access. I am still doing my volunteer works in Africa once/twice a year. I get awarded as the Women of Distinction 2023 for this life-changing volunteer works by YWCA that is the oldest non-profit organization of Canada. I am also an alumni of The Shoe Project and I performed various stage performances after coming to Canada. You can find the links, photos, videos regarding my projects and volunteer works.
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