Chatham-Kent Health Alliance and Thamesview Family Health Team Welcome New Physician
CHATHAM-KENT:September 1, 2026 – Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) and Thamesview Family Health Team are pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Alexandra Ferrara to the CKHA Emergency Department team and the Thamesview Family Health Team Family Physician team. Dr. Ferrara begins work this September and has supported patient care within the Hospitalist program at CKHA since August.
Born and raised in Chatham, Dr. Ferrara has a robust academic background and a deep passion for serving her community. Earning her Bachelor of Science degree from Western University, she went on to complete her Master of Public Health at Brock University and her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Limerick in Ireland.
Returning to Chatham-Kent to complete her Family Medicine Residency, Dr. Ferrara has received the prestigious Leonora Sheppard Award in Family Medicine from the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University, as well as the Thamesview Family Health Team’s Barb Lather Education Bursary.
“We are excited to welcome Dr. Alexandra Ferrara to Thamesview Family Health Team. Her addition will strengthen our team and help us continue providing high-quality, patient-centred care to our community,” said Denise Waddick, Executive Director, Thamesview Family Health Team.
“I look forward to practicing medicine full-time,” said Dr. Ferrara. “I am very honoured to be able to serve the community I grew up in.”
“We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Ferrara back to her home community as a member of our team,” said Dr. Zeke Milkovic, CKHA Chief of Staff. “Her strong background in public health, dedication to patient-centered care, and commitment to clinical excellence will be a tremendous asset to our Emergency program. We look forward to the lasting impact she will make as we continue to strengthen the care we provide for the residents of Chatham-Kent.”
For information about where to find a family doctor, visit Health Care Connect at https://www.ontario.ca/page/find-family-doctor-or-nurse-practitioner or call 8-1-1.
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Phonetic Pronunciation:
Dr. Alexandra Ferrara [Alex-and-rah Fer-rar-rah]
About CKHA
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is a 210-bed community hospital serving the residents of Chatham and rural Kent. Located on the traditional territory of the Three Fires Confederacy, CKHA provides care to Caldwell First Nation, Bkejwanong (Walpole Island First Nation), and Eelūnaapèewii Lahkèewiit (Delaware Nation).
CKHA delivers equitable, high-quality, and safe care at its two sites in Chatham and Wallaceburg. CKHA collaborates with diverse health and community partners to meet the unique needs of the population it serves. The organization’s dedicated team includes approximately 1,500 staff, 200 physicians, and 300 volunteers.
Our Focus is You. As your community hospital, we value easy-to-access health care rooted in equity and kindness.
CKHA is proud to be recognized as an inclusive workplace of choice, earning a spot on Forbes’ 2026 list of Canada’s Best Employers. The organization provides a comprehensive range of Programs and services—from internal medicine and surgery to women & children’s health and critical care. CKHA cares for tens of thousands of inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients each year and is a Schedule 1 facility under Ontario’s Mental Health Act. With state-of-the-art diagnostics and technology, CKHA is equipped to support the diverse and evolving needs of its community.
For more information, visit www.ckha.on.ca
For more information, please contact:
Brian Vandooren, Director, Medical Affairs & Medical Recruitment
Chatham-Kent Health Alliance
519.352.6400 x 6053
Denise Waddick, Executive Director
Thamesview Family Health Team
