October 19, 2020 – Teledact Inc. (Gotodoctor.ca) is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Ray Barlow and Dr. Sarfaraz Banglawala to its Advisory Board. Mr. Barlow, the Director of Operations at Fieldgate Retirement Living, and Dr. Banglawala, a specialist in Otolaryngology, bring extensive experience and knowledge in specialized care.

“We continue to add diversity and strength to our Advisory Board,” said Tommy Cheung, President of Teledact. “Through their combined experience, Mr. Barlow and Dr. Banglawala will provide elements that will help bring versatility to our virtual care service offering, allowing Teledact to better cater towards patients across multiple healthcare sectors.”

“Telemedicine has become a useful and valuable tool in being able to provide care to patients during this pandemic by not allowing disruption to their ongoing healthcare needs. It allows for quick and safe access to patients while breaking the barriers in providing comprehensive care to those in remote and isolated communities.” stated Dr. Banglawala. “It’s application will continue to expand through innovation in virtual care technology.”

“Having first hand experience with the technology and service that Teledact offers has allowed me to better understand the value that virtual care provides to our residents,” said Ray Barlow, Director of Operations at Fieldgate Retirement Living. “I look forward to helping Teledact build on its platform to better serve seniors across the country.”

About Dr. Sarfaraz Banglawala, M.D., MPH, FRCSC

Dr. Banglawala is an Otolaryngologist – Head & Neck Surgeon currently working at William Osler Health System and Trillium Health Partners. A native of Toronto, Dr. Banglawala has completed all his training locally including his residency training in Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery at McMaster University. He went on to complete a prestigious fellowship in Rhinology and Skull Base Surgery in the United States.

Dr. Banglawala has a Master of Public Health Degree from Harvard University, and has also completed the Advanced Leadership in Healtcare Executive program at Rotman School of Business, as well as the Health Law Program at Osgoode Hall Law School. He holds the positions of Assistant Professor at McMaster University and Lecturer at University of Toronto. He also is a peer reviewer for multiple international research journals. With extensive background in research methodology and data analysis, Dr. Banglawala is now exploring surgical advancements through various medical technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.

About Mr. Ray Barlow

Ray Barlow is the Director of Operations at Fieldgate Retirement Living. Mr. Barlow brings 25+ years of progressive experience in the Long Term Care and Senior Living industry, focused on building strong and dynamic communities across North America. Ray has a strong interest in innovative technology and has led the development and implementation of senior housing, Nursing and Operations software that continues to be used in the industry.

Ray has extensive experience working with Physicians, Pharmacist, Physiotherapists and Mental Health Professions and has developed a strong partnership with investors across multiple business units and has exceeded over $100 million in the Senior Housing industry for design, build and development.

Mr. Barlow holds a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Bishop’s University in Lennoxville Quebec, a Master’s in Business Administration from Niagara University in New York and a Master’s in Healthcare Administration from Schulich University in Toronto. He is a licensed Nursing Home Administrator in Ontario, a member of the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA) and Ontario Long Term Care Association (OLTCA). Previously, Ray was the Chair of the Board of Directors, Niagara District Health council and vice chair for the Niagara CCAC, as well as a published Author for COACH Magazine.

About Teledact Inc.

Teledact (Gotodoctor.ca) is a leading telemedicine technology provider that focuses on improving healthcare access and medical resource distribution across Canada. Supported by the renowned primary care clinic, Enhanced Care Clinic, the Company offers complete virtual clinic solutions that conveniently connect patients with physicians. Enhanced Care has also been the Preferred Provider of Physician and Medical Clinic Services for McKesson Retail Banner Group (over 2000 IDA, Guardian, Remedy’sRx and other independent pharmacies) since 2017. The Teledact platform now operates in a growing number of telemedicine clinics, pharmacies, health facilities and senior living centres across Canada. Gotodoctor.ca is also a listed virtual care provider on all McKesson Retail Banner Group consumer-facing portals.