Dr. Farzad Hariri, MD, FRCSC

General and Laparoscopic Surgeon | Minimally Invasive Specialist

Dr. Farzad Hariri is a highly skilled board-certified general and laparoscopic surgeon with extensive experience in **minimally invasive and endoscopic procedures**. He completed his general surgery residency at the **University of Toronto in 2011** and earned his certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.

Dr. Hariri specializes in **colorectal surgery, abdominal wall hernia repairs, and endoscopic procedures**, including **gastroscopy and colonoscopy**. He also offers intragastric Botox injections, a non-surgical weight loss treatment designed to help control appetite and support weight management. His expertise extends to **acute care surgery**, and he currently practices at Rouge Valley Health Centre and Grand River Hospital in Kitchener-Waterloo. Additionally, he performs perianal surgeries (such as hemorrhoid and anal fissure treatments) at Grand Genesis Health in Richmond Hill.

With a commitment to advancing patient care, Dr. Hariri has been serving on the Board of Directors for the Richmond Hill Medical and Surgical Centre since 2014, contributing to the development of high-quality medical services.

Procedures performed by Dr. Hariri:

1) Endoscopy: Gastroscopy & colonoscopy
2) Peri-anal disease, such as Anal fissure, Hemorrhoids, anal fistula, Pilonidal sinuses and etc. Injection of Botulinum Toxin Type A Injections for treatment of chronic Anal fissure which fail to respond to medical therapy.
3) All lumps and bumps, Lipomas, Dermal Cysts, etc.
4) Skin cancer, Melanoma, BCC, SCC. Assess patients for Malignant Melanoma screening and Mole excision procedures for high-risk patients.

Areas of Expertise:

✔ Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery

✔ Colorectal surgery

✔ Hernia repair (abdominal wall & inguinal)

✔ Endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy & gastroscopy)

✔ Intragastric Botox injection for weight loss

✔ Acute care and emergency general surgery

✔ Perianal surgery (hemorrhoid & fissure treatments)

Professional Memberships:

– Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada

– College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario

– Ontario Medical Association

– Ontario Association of General Surgeons

Languages Spoken:

– English

– Farsi