OUR LOCATION
110-955 Major Mackenzie Dr. W,
Maple, ON, L6A 4P9
"Working with Families to keep Children Healthy"
WE ARE OPEN
Mon - Fri: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals at Maple Kidz Clinic. Our team of experienced pediatricians, nurses, and administrative staff are committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive healthcare for your children in a warm, welcoming environment.
Our Doctors
Dr. Saba Merchant
MD, FRCPC
Dr. Merchant is the Owner and Director of Maple Kidz Clinic and has been practicing General Pediatrics in Vaughan since 2004.
Dr. Merchant works with the Childrens Treatment Network of Simcoe-York in the area of Developmental Pediatrics and holds a faculty position in the department of Pediatrics at the University of Toronto. Dr. Merchant maintained hospital privileges and did on call for seven years at Mackenzie Health (now Cortellucci Vaughan hospital). Dr. Merchant was a Peer Assessor with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario from 2015-2021 and also served six years as a Director on the board of Vaughan Community Health centre in capacity of Secretary on the Executive Committee (2015-2021).She served as Chair of the Covid 19 working group( Pediatric section OMA) from June 2021 to June 2022. She then served as Chair of the Pediatric section OMA from July 2022 to April 2024.
Dr. Merchant completed her Pediatric Residency at the Hospital For Sick Children in 2004. She graduated from Medical school in 1994 from University of Amravati in India. She resides in Vaughan with her husband and daughter.
MBBCh, FRCPC
Dr. Amani Roushdi
An accomplished Pediatrician and Pediatric Nephrologist, Dr. Roushdi is available to see patients in consultation. She is on staff at Mackenzie Health and she provides nephrology consultations to local pediatricians and family physicians.
Dr. Daniel Ostro
MD, FAAP
Dr Daniel Ostro is a General Pediatrician at Maple Kidz Clinic. He is an attending Pediatrician at the Mackenzie Health and Cortellucci Vaughan Hospitals. Dr Ostro completed his Pediatric residency and was Chief Resident at SUNY Downstate Medical Centre, in Brooklyn, New York. He is a Co Deputy Chief of the Department of Pediatrics at Cortellucci Hopsital. Dr Ostro is certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics(FAAP).
Dr. Pooja Prabhu
MD, FAAP, IBCLC
Dr. Pooja Prabhu is a General Pediatrician with additional interest and experience in Breastfeeding Medicine. Along with her work at Maple Kidz Clinic, she works at the Newman Breastfeeding Clinic at the International Breastfeeding Centre in Toronto. She is committed to helping families meet their own breastfeeding goals without pressure or judgement. She has also completed the CanREACH Mini-Fellowship: Patient-Centered Mental Health in Paediatric Primary Care. Dr. Prabhu received her medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis and completed her pediatrics residency training at St. Louis Children's Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Before her move to Ontario, she practiced Emergency Pediatrics at Children's Hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Prabhu is Board-Certified by the American Board of Pediatrics and is a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
Dr. Farahnaz Ganjizadeh Zavareh
MD, MHSc
Dr. Farahnaz Ganjizadeh Zavareh is a General Pediatrician with an interest and experience in developmental pediatrics. She started working as a pediatrician in 2012 in Alberta. She moved to Toronto in 2019. Her goal as a pediatrician is to help children stay physically and mentally healthy up into their adulthood.
Dr. Maryam Fesharaki
MSc, MD, FRCPC Pediatric Neurologist
Dr Fesharaki completed her medical school in Iran. She then received her master’s degree in neurophysiology (neuro-ophthalmology) under supervision of Dr Tweed and Dr Agnes Wong at University of Toronto. She completed her residency training in Pediatric Neurology at McMaster University. She is a certified Pediatric Neurologist by Royal College of Physician and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr Fesharaki is especially interested in different neurological disorders in children under the age of 18 years. Her areas of interest include headaches and migraine, developmental delay, epilepsy, cerebral palsy and movement disorders and tics. She is specially interested in patient education and spends ample time with each patient for counseling.
Dr Fesharaki has hospital privileges at Southlake Hospital in Newmarket.
Dr. Foram Gandhi
Pediatrician
Dr. Foram Gandhi is a board-certified Pediatrician and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). She completed her Pediatrics residency at Staten Island University Hospital in New York. Before relocating to Ontario, she worked as a pediatrician with Guthrie medical group in New York.
She is committed to providing comprehensive primary care for children from birth through adolescent years. She prioritizes collaborating with families to make evidence based health care decisions for their children. Her goal is to promote physical, developmental and emotional wellness for children in our community.
Dr. Hamid Mehdizadeh Hakak
Pediatrician
Dr. Mehdizadeh Hakak successfully completed his Pediatric residency in 2002, and worked as a Pediatrician for 6 years, followed by a fellowship in Neonatology at University of Ottawa, ON, Canada in 2018. He started his Independent practice in New Brunswick as a Paediatrician and Neonatologist and recently relocated to Toronto
Dr. Joshua Hochman
MD FRCPC, Clinical Allergist and Immunologist
Dr. Joshua Hochman is a Royal College certified pediatrician, who has completed fellowship training in Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Dr. Hochman graduated from medical school at McMaster University before completing his Pediatrics residency at the University of Saskatchewan. He then returned to McMaster University to complete a subspecialty fellowship in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, where he was also chief resident. Dr. Hochman is a member of the Canadian Society of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. Dr. Hochman is certified to see adult and pediatric patients.
Dr. Benjamin Matta
MD, FAAP, MSc
Dr. Benjamin Matta graduated from medical school at the Technion in Haifa, Israel before completing his Pediatrics residency at Staten Island University Hospital, in New York. He went on to Kansas City, Missouri, where he completed a subspecialty fellowship in Pediatric Nephrology. While in Kansas City, he also completed a master of science in bioinformatics at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, where he conducted research on blood pressure control in children with chronic kidney disease. Dr. Matta is certified in both Pediatrics and Pediatric Nephrology by the American Board of Pediatrics, and is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. Dr. Matta is welcoming new referrals or consultations for Pediatrics. Dr. Matta returned to Ontario with his family, and now lives in Maple. While not in the clinic, Dr. Matta enjoys camping in nature with his wife, three daughters and son.
Our Nurses
Registered nurse, rn
Dava
Leslie Anne
Registered Practical Nurse, Rpn
Jaclyn
REGISTERED NURSE, RN
Dava is a registered nurse with pediatric knowledge. She works closely with our pediatricians in preparing children for visits, providing treatment when necessary, and minimizing pain and discomfort when administering vaccines.
Leslie Anne joins MKC with over 15 years of experience as a nurse. She worked in different healthcare settings and showed professionalism while providing care and compassion to her patients/ clients. She is a lovely mom of three and loves spending time with her family
Jaclyn brings many years of experience working in pediatric settings, providing high-quality care to children and their families. With a gentle and reassuring approach, Jaclyn is committed to creating a safe, comforting environment during medical visits, helping to ease anxiety and build trust with every child she meets
Our Administrators
Sanjana
Clinic Manager
Sharon
Medical administrator
Koula
Kathelyn
Sanjana joins Maple Kidz Clinic as an Office Manager with a proven track record in healthcare operations, team leadership, and patient experience management. Sanjana is passionate about delivering exceptional service and supporting families through every step of their care journey.
Sharon joins our clinic with over 10 years of experience working as an Administrator in the Medical field. She is dedicated to her job and cares about the needs of others. Sharon is always ready to help and assist with a smile on her face! If you need her assistance you can always find her at the front desk.
Koula joins our clinic with over 8 years of experience in the healthcare field. Koula is always wanting to go the extra mile to help patients/parents get their needs met to the best of her ability. She is passionate about helping others in the best way she can while bringing a positive attitude to the clinic.
Medical administrator
Medical administrator
Kathelyn is a dedicated Medical Administrative Professional with over 7 years of experience in the healthcare field. She is passionate about supporting patients families and healthcare teams. Kathelyn takes pride in helping create a positive and seamless experience for both patients and healthcare teams.
Anna
Medical administrator
Anna joins Maple Kidz Clinic as a Medical Administrator who brings enthusiasm, organization, and a commitment to helping others. Anna is passionate about helping others and ensuring you have a great experience the clinic.