The 20 Best Porphyria Doctors in Canada

Find the Top Porphyria Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 86 doctor with experience in Porphyria near Canada. Of these, 84 are Experienced and 2 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria
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    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Bruce Ritchie practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Ritchie is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angioedema, Hereditary Angioedema, Hives, and Acute Hepatic Porphyria (AHP).

    Advanced in Porphyria
    Advanced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    St John's, 
    NL, CA 

    Berna Aslan practices practicing medicine in Canada. Ms. Aslan is rated as an Advanced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Porphyria.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Sharon Walmsley practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Walmsley is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, AIDS Dysmorphic Syndrome, and Syphilis.

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    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
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    Peterborough, ON, CA 

    Charles Lynde practices practicing medicine in Peterborough, Canada. Mr. Lynde is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Atopic Dermatitis, and Acne.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Warren Van Loggerenberg practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Van Loggerenberg is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Porphyria, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, and Pyle Disease.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Nishka Kishore practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Kishore is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Porphyria, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, and Pyle Disease.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Marinella Gebbia practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Gebbia is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Porphyria, Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome, and Pyle Disease.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Mount Sinai Hospital, 
    CA 

    Vera Bril practices practicing medicine in Canada. Ms. Bril is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Myasthenia Gravis, Sensorimotor Polyneuropathy, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis, and Thymectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Jochen Weile practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Weile is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Porphyria, Long QT Syndrome, and Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Frederick Roth practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Roth is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Homocystinuria, Long QT Syndrome, Acute Intermittent Porphyria, and Porphyria.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Karima Khamisa practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Ms. Khamisa is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Murmurs, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Milia, Scurvy, and Hysterectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Shahin Hashjin-Sowlati practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Hashjin-Sowlati is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Porphyria, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Michael Garton practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Mr. Garton is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria, Porphyria, Familial Hypercholesterolemia, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Ian Winship practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Winship is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, CACH Syndrome, Neuralgia, and Lynch Syndrome.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Ottawa, ON, CA 

    Marie-pier Desjardins practices practicing medicine in Ottawa, Canada. Desjardins is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Their clinical expertise encompasses Congenital Erythropoietic Porphyria, Chronic Kidney Disease, Mesenteric Venous Thrombosis, Porphyria, and Kidney Transplant.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Venuja Sriretnakumar practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Sriretnakumar is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Their clinical expertise encompasses Inborn Amino Acid Metabolism Disorder, Schizophrenia, Homocystinuria, and Acute Intermittent Porphyria.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    London, ON, CA 

    Qazi Sohail practices practicing medicine in London, Canada. Sohail is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Their clinical expertise encompasses Acute Intermittent Porphyria and Porphyria.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Edmonton, AB, CA 

    Christopher Gerdung practices practicing medicine in Edmonton, Canada. Mr. Gerdung is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. His clinical expertise encompasses Obstructive Sleep Apnea, ADULT Syndrome, Porphyria, Obesity, and Adenoidectomy.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Calgary, AB, CA 

    Spencer Yakaback practices practicing medicine in Calgary, Canada. Mr. Yakaback is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lymphedema, Porphyria Cutanea Tarda, Milroy Disease, and Porphyria.

    Experienced in Porphyria
    Experienced in Porphyria
    Referral may be required
    Toronto, ON, CA 

    Julie Wright practices practicing medicine in Toronto, Canada. Ms. Wright is rated as an Experienced expert by MediFind in the treatment of Porphyria. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malaria, Porphyria, Sepsis, and Guillain-Barre Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Porphyria?

    Porphyrias are a group of rare disorders in which an important part of hemoglobin, called heme, is not made properly. Hemoglobin is a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen. Heme is also found in myoglobin, a protein found in certain muscles.

    When should I see a Porphyria doctor in Canada?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Porphyria doctor in Canada?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How do I find the best Porphyria doctor in Canada?

    You can find a Porphyria doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Porphyria doctors in Canada?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Porphyria doctors in Canada?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Porphyria doctor in Canada?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Porphyria doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Porphyria doctor in Canada?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Porphyria doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Porphyria doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Porphyria doctors in Canada?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Porphyria doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Porphyria doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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