Dr. Birender Mangat

Walden

Where did you go to medical school?
Graduated from Government Medical College Patiala, India in 1982, did residency in ENT in 1990 and CCFP in 2008.

What lead to you becoming a family Physician?
Because Family Medicine gives you the opportunity to practice medicine in true sense. The the concept of continuity of care, not of an individual alone but in holistic parameter of family and community, while keeping a patient centred approach is both challenging and rewarding.

Why did you decide to go into your medical field?
As a child, I always held doctors in high esteem and that probably propelled me to follow a path in medicine.

What do you like best about working for Pinnacle?
The flexible time schedule.

What do you love about your job?
The wide variety of patients and the new challenges it brings daily. Special interest in – minor surgeries, therapeutic injections, ear nose and throat concerns and preventive medicine.

Outside of the office, what are your interests/hobbies?
Love to play basketball, tennis, soccer and badminton. Gardening of course being my first love.