New doctor to arrive in Kincardine this summer

Kincardine will have a new doctor this summer.

Dr. Daniel Soong has signed an agreement with Kincardine council to take up his medical practice in the municipality, as of July, 2016. The arrival of Soong will provide much needed relief to the physicians at the Kincardine Community Medical Clinic who have collectively been shouldering the patient burden that is the result of recent physician vacancies.

Initially, Soong will practice full-time in the Kincardine Emergency Department for several months during which time he will work with the Physicians Group to establish his practice at the clinic, said chief administrative officer Murray Clarke, in a press release, Thursday.

“Kincardine is a great rural town with an urban feel to it," said Soong. "There is no shortage or diversity of things to do. But what really drew me here was the support and respect that people have for one another. I am looking forward to being part of this great community and having the privilege of caring for some of you."

Kincardine doctors are very enthusiastic with the prospect of working with Soong.

On behalf of the Physicians Group, Dr. Gary Gurbin expressed appreciation for the support of the municipality and Bruce Power in the recruitment of a physician so clearly suited to the medical needs and with a long-term commitment to the community."

Kincardine mayor Anne Eadie is also pleased to have another doctor coming to the municipality.

“As mayor, and as a member of the Physician Recruitment Committee, I am thrilled that we have another doctor coming to
Kincardine this quickly," she said. "On behalf of council and our residents, I wish to thank all those involved in our recruitment process for their hard work. I would also like to thank the Kincardine physicians and other staff at the medical clinic for making various accommodations to meet the health needs of our residents during the current recruitment
process.”

The hiring of Soong was made possible by the Municipality of Kincardine physician recruitment program which is supported by a partnership that includes Bruce Power and the Town of Saugeen Shores.