Meet the Board

SGFP Governance

The SGFP is a Board of seven members elected to secure fair compensation and stronger primary care policies.

Dr. David Barber
Dr. David Barber
Chair

As a practicing family doctor and Associate Professor at Queen's University, Dr. Barber brings a blend of clinical and academic experience to his role as SGFP chair. Over his tenure with SGFP, he’s developed a deep appreciation for the challenges and opportunities in family medicine as it works together to enhance primary care in Ontario.

Dr. Nadia Alam
Dr. Nadia Alam
Vice-Chair

Dr. Alam, SGFP Vice-Chair, is a family physician and past OMA president with expertise in health policy, FP-Anesthesia, and primary care. She also serves as Program Medical Director at Halton Healthcare and teaches health economics and policy, passionately advancing leadership and system change in Ontario.

Dr. Salesh Budhoo
Dr. Salesh Budhoo
Board Member and Physician Lead

Dr. Budhoo brings expertise in tariff and compensation strategies from his diverse background, including roles at OntarioMD and Mississauga Health PCN. He is committed to improving physician compensation and ensuring equitable income relative to specialists based on accurate data.

Dr. Elaine Ma
Dr. Elaine Ma
Board Member

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Dr. Beth Perrier
Dr. Beth Perrier
Board Member and Physician Lead

Appointed as SGFP Policy and Advocacy Physician Lead in May 2024, Dr. Perrier brings a unique perspective as a comprehensive family doctor and medical psychotherapist. With leadership roles including SGFP interim vice-chair, OMA District 6 chair, and HPE Medical Society president, she is focused on fostering leadership growth, particularly among female doctors with young families.

Dr. Adam Stewart
Dr. Adam Stewart
Governance Committee Chair

Dr. Stewart brings expertise in practice efficiency, digital health, and business acumen to the SGFP board. Known for his proactive approach and social media presence, he intends to apply a frontline perspective to all initiatives, ensuring policies directly benefit family doctors.

Dr. Darija Vujosevic
Dr. Darija Vujosevic
Finance Committee Chair

Dr. Vujosevic serves as Primary Care Clinical Lead for Niagara OHT-ESON and Lead Physician for Garden City FHO. With a decade of experience in physician leadership, she aims to uplift the voices of her colleagues and improve their work-life balance and compensation.

Dr. Bill Kreutzweiser
Dr. Bill Kreutzweiser
SGFP CEO

Bill has worked across Canada in leadership roles including health care transformation, operations, and governance across Alberta, B.C., and Ontario. Bill is a dedicated advocate for family medicine and primary care. As CEO of SGFP, he brings a wealth of experience, having led key initiatives with the Alberta Medical Association, Vancouver Coastal Health, and major Ontario hospitals to advance health care policy and strengthen primary care.

Thank you to our Past-Chairs for their leadership, advocating on our behalf and advancing our section:

Dr. David Barber
2023–Present
Dr. Cathy Mastrogiacomo
2022
Dr. David Schieck
2021, 2016
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla
2020
Dr. Allan Studenberg
2019
Dr. Asad Razzaque
2018
Dr. Ross Male
2017, 2010
Dr. Lee Donohue
2015
Dr. Andrew Lam
2014
Dr. Garrett Foley
2013
Dr. Jim Stewart
2012
Dr. JanLuis
2011
Dr. David Bridgeo
2009
Dr. Tom Weinberger
2008
Dr. Jon Johnsen
2007
Dr. John Ludwig
2006
Dr. William Russell
2005
Dr. Anthony DeLuco
2004
Dr. Ian McPherson
2003

Support Our Mission

Your contribution empowers SGFP to go beyond meetings and drive real action–funding dedicated advocacy, expert research, and strategic leadership to secure fair compensation, influence healthcare policy, and ensure family physicians’ voices shape the future of primary care in Ontario; choose SGFP as your constituency in your OMA portal today.