GETTING TO KNOW DR SAUL MANDELBAUM
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Dr. Mandelbaum attended the University of Toronto for an undergraduate degree in Human Biology in the Faculty of Arts and Science from 1987 to 1991.
He next attended the University of Toronto medical school obtaining his Doctor of Medicine in 1995.
Dr. Mandelbaum entered the General Surgery Residency Training program through the University of Toronto in 1995. During this program he completed a Masters of Science (MSc) focusing on cancer immunotherapy. He obtained his fellowship in the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada FRCS(C) in General Surgery in 2002.
After graduation Dr. Mandelbaum worked for six months in Hanover, Ontario. Hanover is a small rural farming community in south western Ontario where he was the only general surgeon in the vicinity.
In 2003 Dr. Mandelbaum worked in New Zealand as a general surgeon for six months in a community just outside of the capital, Wellington.
Upon returning to Toronto in 2004 Dr. Mandelbaum worked as a clinical associate surgeon at North York General Hospital for just over a year. At NYGH Dr. Mandelbaum gained an enormous amount of clinical experience while being on call very frequently and working alongside experienced surgeons such as Dr. S. Feinberg and Dr. N. Down.
During this period at NYGH Dr. Mandelbaum also spent time at Humber River Hospital. Under the supervision of Dr. J. Hagen and Dr. L. Klein, Dr. Mandelbaum assisted and performed many laparoscopic bowel resections, broadening and refining his surgical experience.
Dr. Mandelbaum joined the Scarborough General Hospital in 2005 as an Associate staff, becoming a full Active staff in 2006.
During his time at Scarborough Dr. Mandelbaum has contributed to both administration and teaching. Dr. Mandelbaum has served on a number of committees within the organization and served as the Division Head for General Surgery at the General and Birchmount sites from 2015 until 2020.
TEACHING MEDICAL STUDENTS AND RESIDENTS
During his many years at the Scarborough Hospital Dr. Mandelbaum has welcomed scores of family practice residents into his office and operating room. He takes special pleasure and pride in assisting in the education of these young doctors, introducing them to surgery and helping to give them the confidence to step into practice. Here are what some of his students had to say.
Dr. Mandelbaum was one of the preceptors at Scarborough Family Medicine Residency Program. He was always kind, energetic and professional. He understood what family medicine residents needed to gain in our general surgery rotation and made learning fun and applicable. I enjoyed learning from and working with Dr. Mandelbaum!
Dr. Jing Cao
My time spent with Dr. Mandelbaum was one of the most interesting rotations during my residency.
Dr. Mandelbaum was an excellent teacher, who always explained the finer points of his specialty and provided wise guidance regarding patient care. Even after more than a decade since this rotation, in my own practice I incorporate many of the lessons I learned from him. I am grateful for his
mentorship and for his inspiring attitude and approach towards patient care.
Dr. Dahlia Pankowski
Dr. Mandelbaum’s recreational activities include live music, canoe tripping, cycling and hockey. Included below are some of his favourite places, people and groups.
Algonquin Provincial Park
The essence of Algonquin is in its vast interior of maple hills, rocky ridges, and thousands of lakes – 7,635 square kilometres of forests, bogs, lakes and rivers. The only way to explore the interior of this park is by paddle or on foot.
Quetico Provincial Park
Quetico is an iconic wilderness class park renowned for its rugged beauty, towering rock cliffs, majestic waterfalls, virgin pine and spruce forests, picturesque rivers and lakes
Hap Wilson Cabin Falls
Cabin Falls EcoLodge Retreats Lady Evelyn-Smoothwater Wilderness Park, Temagami, Ontario, Canada Nestled in a pristine setting, surrounded by 250 year old-growth pine forests and perched over a 10-meter waterfall, Cabin Falls EcoLodge is one of the most unique rustic lodges in Canada.
North Toronto Hockey
With over 1,200 member families participating in our programs, the North Toronto Hockey Association has deep and important roots in our midtown district. Through sport, we celebrate the lessons of teamwork and leadership while reaching out to the rest of the city and beyond.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has established its ongoing commitment to assisting youth in disadvantaged communities in Toronto to participate in sports. This helps these kids feel to be a part of the community, reach their potential and this enriches all of us. The current CEO of MSLE, Mr. Michael Friisdhal, generously gives his time to the foundation of the Scarborough Health Network as a director on its board.
ART IN THE OFFICE
Making the office a welcoming and comfortable place to deliver care and work has been a priority and to this end Dr. Mandelbaum has covered the wall with many beautiful pieces of work. One of the favourite things he likes to hear from patients are compliments on the art work.
There are four landscape photos in the office that were taken by an artist named Mark Brodkin. Dr. Mandelbaum met Mark a number of years ago at the mid summer outdoor art fair at city hall, and he immediately recognized the beauty and comfort that could be shared with our office patients.
Jordan John
Jordan John
Jordan John
Jordan John is an immensely talented multi instrumentalist who brings the soul to the city. Supported by his hall of fame base playing father, Prakash John, who has roots in Scarborough, Jordan is destined for greatness. If you see him live you won’t be able to sit still!
Lou Pomanti
Jordan John
Jordan John
Lou Pomanti is Toronto’s father of funk, impresario of improvisation and a fan of Pho. He is keyboardist, producer and arranger who has worked with the leaders in Canada’s music industry.
Jazz 91.1
Jordan John
Jazz 91.1
Jazz 91.1 is Canada’s only 24/7 jazz station and a centre of sponsorship of live music in the city.