Dr. Rehab “Ruby” Heikal
Dr. Heikal
Family Physician
Dr. Rehab “Ruby” Heikal, MD, CCFP is a Canadian-licensed Family Physician with over 20 years of clinical experience in family medicine, urgent care, and telemedicine. She currently practices at Lakeshore Woods Medical Clinic in Oakville, Ontario, where she provides comprehensive care to a broad and diverse outpatient population.
Her clinical practice is well-suited for community-based interventional and observational clinical trials, including studies focused on preventive medicine, vaccines, acute care therapies, real-world evidence generation, and digital or telemedicine-enabled research. Dr. Heikal’s background in urgent care and telemedicine supports rapid screening, efficient enrollment, and reliable follow-up, particularly for time-sensitive and high-volume studies.
Dr. Heikal has practiced across multiple healthcare systems in Ontario, Nova Scotia, and internationally, bringing adaptability, strong clinical oversight, and a patient-centered approach to research participation. She is fluent in English and Arabic, enhancing access to diverse patient populations and supporting inclusive recruitment and retention strategies.
Speciality
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Physician
Research Interests
Dr. Heikal has extensive experience managing metabolic and chronic conditions, including weight management, obesity, and diabetes, as well as cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension and dyslipidemia. In addition, she routinely treats acute illnesses, infectious diseases, and respiratory conditions, allowing for early patient identification and timely intervention—key strengths for outpatient clinical research.
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