Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) has announced the addition of three new physicians to the organization.
Dr. Rachelle Shirley has joined CKHA as an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OB/GYN), Dr. Emadaldin Andisha has joined the Anesthesia Department, and Dr. Aamer Somani has joined as a Hospitalist.
“We are pleased to welcome Dr. Adewuyi, Dr. Andisha and Dr. Somani to our medical team at CKHA,” said Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff, CKHA, in a press release.
“These physicians have unique clinical backgrounds and extensive education, collectively enhancing our commitment to high-quality patient and family-centered care in the Chatham-Kent community.”
Hospital officials say Dr. Shirley completed a clinical fellowship at the University of Toronto in Pregnancy Obesity Medicine and Surgery.
Prior to this, she trained at the University of the West Indies in Jamaica, where she completed Bachelor of Medical Sciences, Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery and Doctor of Medicine in Obstetrics and Gynecology degrees. She is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and has work experience in Toronto, Jamaica and the Cayman Islands.
Dr. Shirley will be completing a Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellowship at McMaster University, beginning this summer. When she returns to CKHA in the summer of 2026, she will be trained to provide care to her patients in both hospital and community practice settings. Although she is not opening a community clinic at this time, her services will be invaluable for the next several months by helping our current team of specialists provide call coverage.
“Among other opportunities that we were considering, my family and I chose Chatham-Kent because of its proximity to major cities and cultural centers, the weather, as well as its friendly and welcoming community. Coupled with the friendliness of the community and the efficiency of the onboarding team at CKHA, I found the process of relocation to be seamless,” said Dr. Shirley, in a media release.
Originally from Libya, Dr. Andisha completed five years of clinical training as a specialist in Anesthesia and Intensive Care. He spent the final year of his training in Cardiothoracic Anesthesia and Intensive Care, subspecialties at two academic hospitals where he demonstrated strong clinical and surgical expertise. He joined CKHA in late 2023. Dr. Andisha and his family are happy to be in Chatham and explore the community.
Dr. Somani completed his Doctor of Medicine from Western University in 2020 and came to CKHA in July 2020 as one of the Family Medicine Residents. Dr. Somani has enjoyed his time here in Chatham-Kent and is looking forward to joining the Hospitalist Program and practicing inpatient medicine.
“I am excited to continue working in Chatham-Kent and contributing to the same community that I have trained in over the past couple of years”” said Dr. Somani, in a media release.
