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About Dr. Alvin Pettle
Dr. Alvin Pettle, M.D., F.R.C.S. (OBS GYN)CURRICULUM VITAE ALVIN PETTLE, M.D., F.R.C.S. (C) OFFICE: 3910 Bathurst Street, Suite 207 Toronto, OntarioCanada M3H 3N8 EDUCATION June 1963 William Lyon MacKenzie Institute, High School Graduated with Honours Athlete of the Year 1960 - 1961 Athlete of the Year 1961 - 1962 (Only student to win 2 years in a row in school history) June 1963 – 1965 Pre Med, University of Toronto Sept 1965 – 1969 Medicine, University of Toronto Graduated - Alpha Omega Alpha (top 10% of the class)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND AWARDS June 1969 Intern, New Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Rotating Intern Voted "Intern of the Year" - by staffJuly 1970 Junior Resident, St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto), Obstetrics & Gynecology July 1971 Senior Resident, St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto), Obstetrics & Gynecology July 1972 Chief Resident, St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto), Obstetrics & Gynecology
ADVANCEMENTS (RECENT)
1995 – 1998 * Published Articles on Natural Hormones 1999 * Publishing Books on Hormone Replacement January 2000 * Co-author, The All in One Guide to Natural Remedies and Supplements
* Doctors, Nurses & Public on Integrative Medicine 1999 * Nutritional Conference (Kansas City, U.S.A.)
*Women's Television Network (1) Body, Mind & Soul (Fall1998) (2) Beyond Medicine (Fall1999) * Michael Coren Live Re: Menopause * Michael Coren Live Re: PMS* Diagnosis MD Re: Gynecology* TVO Interview (30min) One on One Interview 2000-2004 * Michael Coren Live (CTS) - 5 Appearances
* Erin Davis Live - 5 Appearances
*Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary * Canada A.M. Re: Misinformed consent
June 2004 * www.drpettle.com and www.doctorpettle.com established by webmaster McK Consulting Inc. and designed by Artist's Tree
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES AND AWARDS (continued) July 1973 Resident, St. Michael's Hospital (Toronto), Pathology (six months) January 1974 Resident, Wellesley Hospital (Toronto), Surgery July 1974 Staff Appointment to Obstetrics & Gynecology Department
Etobicoke General Hospital, Rexdale, Ontario Now on staff for the past 25 years
FELLOWSHIP AND DEGREES June 1969 Doctor of Medicine, University of Toronto July 1974 Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada)
PUBLISHED PAPERS, ARTICLES AND APPEARANCES Gentle Birth - Feature Article in Canadian Family Physician Journal, November 1978, Orginal Canadian Paper Issues of Health - "Gentle Questions of Birth" MacLeans Magazine, April 1982 Television Program - Canada A.M. -Interviewed - July 1983, "Leboyer Technique of Delivery"
Television Program - Feature on My Method of Gentle Birth (Tape sent with C.V.) Interviews - Radio Talk Shows e.g. CFRB (1010) - Gentle Birth Issues Medical Post - Feature Article on "Endometriosis" (including my trip to Oregon to assist in my patient's laparoscopic surgery)
MEMBERSHIPS 1969 Ontario Medical Association 1974 College of Physicians and Surgeons 1974 -1984 American College of Infertility 1974 Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada) 1974 Member, Society of Obstetricians & Gynecologist of Canada1989 Member, Physicians for Peace
LICENSES 1969 Medical Degree (Canadian)(M.D.) 1974 Fellowship in Obstetrics & Gynecology (Canada)(F.R.C.S. (C)) 1989 License in Medicine, Massachusetts, U.S.A.
HOSPITAL APPOINTMENT Etobicoke General Hospital, 101 Humber College Blvd., Rexdale, Ontario, Canada (25 years)
HOSPITAL COMMITTEES AND APPOINTMENTS (RECENT) 1992 - 1994 Chairman of Perinatal Committee, Etobicoke General Hospital 1992 - 1994 Member of the Medical Advisory Committee, Etobicoke General Hospital 1992 - 1994 Chief of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Etobicoke General Hospital
ADVANCEMENTS (RECENT) 1991 Advanced Colposcopy Course, Toronto 1992 Advanced Hysteroscopy Course, Philadelphia 1993 Advanced Hysteroscopy Course, Philadelphia 1994 Courses on Natural Medicine 1994 Opened two Integrative Gynecology Clinics for Treatment of P.M.S. and Menopause, along with other Gynecological Conditions Dr. Alvin Pettle, M.D., F.R.C.S. (OBS GYN) ...is a pioneer Canadian gynecologist who practices integrative medicine. He graduated from the University of Toronto medical school in 1969 and received his fellowship on obstetrics and gynecology in 1974. He practiced obstetrics and gynecology for twenty-five years at The Etobicoke General Hospital in Toronto, where from 1990 to 1994, he was the Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology. During his active years in obstetrics, he was the Canadian pioneer in the Leboyer Gentle Birth Technique, which incorporates a soothing and joyous atmosphere, using dim lights and warm baths, for a gentle birthing process. Over the last eight years he has opened two wellness centers in Toronto. The Ruth Pettle Wellness center is named in memory of his mother. He is joined in his work by his wife, Carol, a registered nurse and formally Head Nurse of the Labor and Delivery Department at The Etobicoke General Hospital. His medical and community affiliations include the American College of Infertility, Canadian Medical Association, Physicians for Peace., Society of Obstetrics and Gynecology (Canada), Ontario Medical Association, and the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (Canada). Dr. Pettle has published numerous articles on natural hormones and his adaptations to the birth process. They include: Gentle Birthing, a feature article in the Canadian Family Physician Journal, November 1978; Gentle Questions of Birth, in Issues of Health, Macleans Magazine, April 1982; Endometriosis: Doctor Travels 4000 Miles for Patients Surgery, a feature article in the Medical Post. He is also a contributor to the Women's Wellness Network, www.wwn.on.ca on the internet. His television presentations include the nationally syndicated morning show, Canada AM, a TV show segment Dr. Alvin Pettle on Gentle Birth, as well as The Women's Network's Body, Mind and Soul in 1998 and Beyond Medicine in 1999. Dr. Pettle is in demand for radio, TV and print media interviews as an authority on natural hormone and integrative medical therapies for women. He lectures to doctors, nurses, and the public on The Integrative Management of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and Menopause. He is the preeminent specialist in natural hormone replacement therapy for women. Dr. Pettle is a father of five children and grandfather to Jory, Mathew, Andrew, Meagan, Rachel and Mitchell. 'All that I have or need in this world is within their eyes." |
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