Meet Dr. Milan Khara

Dr. Milan Khara

Dr. Milan Khara

Physician Lead, Community Tobacco Dependence Clinics and the VGH Smoking Cessation Clinic

How long have you worked at VCH?
8 years.

Your VCH contribution. Tell us what you do at VCH in one sentence.
I have worked as an addiction medicine physician at a number of sites within VCH but my time is now spent almost exclusively involved in tobacco: cessation practice, training, research and advocacy.

One thing that we might be surprised to find out about you:
I once modeled soccer gear for a well known clothing catalogue in the UK (Age 14!!)

Favourite hobby:
Sports: English soccer, golf, hockey, tennis etc. etc!

Three things you always have in your fridge:
Orange juice, San Pellegrino sparkling water and (Segal’s) bagels (in the freezer to be accurate!)

What makes you happy?
My family (especially my three kids….9, 15 and 18).

Most healthy habit:
Running, squash and eating fruit and nuts only on two days per week.

Favourite vacation spot or place you’ve visited:
London, Mumbai, Manhattan and many more…

 

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