Dr. Hussein Wissanji
- Assistant Professor, Surgery and Pediatric Surgery, McGill University
- Program Director, Pediatric Surgery Fellowship
- Director, Colorectal Center of Excellence
MD, MPH, FRCSC
Currently supervising students
Colorectal and General Surgery Chest wall anomalies
Colorectal surgery, minimally invasive surgery, traumatology, chest wall anomalies
Canadian pediatric surgery health systems, systemic inequalities in surgical health care delivery, trauma prevention
My research focuses on pediatric surgical care at national, provincial, and patient levels. Nationally, I aim to identify health inequities in access, quality, and cost of care across Canada. In Quebec, as a consultant for the Institut de la Sant茅 Publique du Qu茅bec, I investigate non-intentional injuries, the leading cause of mortality in children. I also collaborate with Cree and Inuit communities in Northern Quebec to decrease the negative effects of medical displacement. At the patient level, as a specialist in pediatric colorectal surgery and Director of the Colorectal Center of Excellence (COCOE), I focus on patient-reported outcomes for children with Hirschsprung disease and anorectal malformations. My goal is to bridge identified gaps through educational efforts, public health campaigns, policy work, and clinical programs at the Montreal Children's Hospital, ensuring the best care for every child.
