Gatineau podiatry clinic – Aylmer sector

Dr. Antoun Hajj podiatrist

Dr. Hajj holds a doctorate in podiatric medicine from the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières and a double bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and health science with a specialization in neuroscience from the University of Ottawa. He also holds a certificate authorizing him to perform X-rays and ultrasounds of the foot and ankle. Dr. Hajj did a clinical and hospital clerkship at the New York College of Podiatric Medicine in New York in pediatric surgery, pediatric pediatrics, radiology and podiatric orthopedics.

Dr. Hajj began his career as a podiatrist at the Clinique podiatrique de Gatineau in 2014. In 2016, he took the torch of his colleague, Dr. Davis, in the management of both clinics. Since 2014, Dr. Hajj has been assisting in various major surgeries with Dr. Marie-Christine Torchon, podiatrist-surgeon and collaborator at the Clinique podiatrique de Gatineau. It is in 2017 that Dr. Hajj will become the owner of Ottawa Foot Clinic where he will continue his passion for podiatry. Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Hajj joined the Continuing Education Committee of the Ordre des podiatres du Québec to help advance the knowledge of Quebec podiatrists.

As a health professional, integrity is undoubtedly the main value a podiatrist must possess. According to Dr. Hajj, it is also essential that the podiatrist be passionate about his profession. The patient deserves a competent professional and dedicated to the patients.

Dr. Élie Bélanger podiatrist

Podiatrist Dr. Élie Bélanger joined the team of podiatry clinics in Gatineau and Ottawa upon completing his doctorate in 2015. As a practitioner and former high-level athlete, Dr. Bélanger is a versatile podiatrist who knows just how to provide personalized care to a wide range of patients.

From athletes to children to more sedentary adults, Élie Bélanger, DPM, strives to offer the most comprehensive podiatric treatment to anyone who seeks out his help.

Extensively learned

Most diligent in every facet of his practice, podiatrist Dr. Bélanger has a deep professional interest in biomechanics and foot pain among athletes.

During his doctoral studies in podiatric medicine at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières, Dr. Élie Bélanger took the opportunity to further his proficiency in this sphere in several ways. As part of his clerkship at NYCPM, he acquired a wealth of knowledge on many practices including surgery, pediatric podiatry, radiology and podiatric orthopedics.

A member of the Ordre des podiatres du Québec, Dr. Bélanger advances his professional expertise with carefully selected continuing education courses each year. 

Further increasing the scope of his abundant set of skills, podiatrist Dr. Bélanger has acquired his radiology license and his certification in ultrasound of the foot and ankle.

While his professional curiosity drives his interest in treating foot pain among athletes, Élie Bélanger, DPM, is more than capable of treating the vast majority of patients who consult him.

A podiatrist who never hesitates to help the most disadvantaged

Having volunteered both locally and abroad, podiatrist Dr. Bélanger is sensitive to many humanitarian causes. During his studies, he has notably participated in a relief mission in Morocco and administered foot care to the beneficiaries of Accueil Bonneau.

Dr. Élie Bélanger is a podiatrist with undeniable human qualities. He uses his experience as an athlete to tackle plantar problems and a wide variety of pain.

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Dr. Maria Hajj podiatrist

Fascinated by sports and indoor training, Dr.  Maria Hajj, began her university studies in  Sciences of physical activity at the University of Ottawa before continuing her studies in podiatric medicine at the Université du Québec in Trois-Rivières. After obtaining her Doctorate in April 2017, she completed a two-month internship at a hospital in Joliette to help expand her  knowledge of diabetic wound care. She also completed a second four-month internship at the prestigious New York College of Podiatric Medicine. Furthermore, in  November 2017, she completed her training  in Targeted Ultrasound of the Foot and Ankle.

Dr. Hajj is committed to the well-being of her patients and will take the time to explain things and offer personalized advice and treatment.

Dr. Marie-Christine Torchon podiatrist

In 2002, Dr. Marie-Christine Torchon graduated from Concordia University in Cellular and Molecular Biology and then continued her studies at the prestigious New York College of Podiatric Medicine from 2003 to 2007 where she obtained her title as Podiatrist with two major distinctions: Magna Cum Laude and 2nd of class (Salutatorian). In 2010, Dr. Torchon completed her 3-year surgical residency at Cambridge Health Alliance affiliated with Harvard University in Boston. A few years later, from 2013 to 2014, Dr. Torchon successfully completed a graduate program in International Health at Université de Sherbrooke. Then, in 2017, Dr. Torchon decided to pursue a postgraduate degree in Advanced Public Health – Global Health Option.

Dr. Torchon is currently working in three clinics as a Podiatrist-Foot Surgeon consultant. She has been working at the Clinique de l’Avenir in Laval since 2011, at the Gatineau Podiatry Clinique since 2017 and at the Opus Clinic in Montreal since 2018. Moreover, since 2019, she has owned and operated a clinic in her home region, that is the Clinique podiatrique de l’Assomption. Furthermore, for the past 8 years, Dr. Torchon has been a Clinical Professor at the University of Quebec at Trois-Rivières (UQTR). She also acted as Educational Director for the UQTR podiatric clinic between 2011 and 2017. In 2011, Dr. Torchon began giving lectures on diabetic feet, on various podiatric treatments and foot surgeries. Dr. Torchon has always given back to the community in various ways. For example, since 2013, she has been a volunteer at the Accueil Bonneau, a charity organization that serves homeless people in Montreal and since 2015, she has been a volunteer clinician and head of the UQTR podiatric community clinic for OMHTR residents of low-income households. She has also taken part in several humanitarian expeditions to help different communities around the world and she is Vice President of the Association of Podiatrists Without Borders.