Dr. Jesse Pasternak is an endocrine surgeon specializing in the surgical management of thyroid, parathyroid, and adrenal tumors. He completed his undergraduate studies at McGill University before earning his medical degree and completing his residency at McMaster University in Hamilton. Following this, Dr. Pasternak pursued advanced training as an Orlo Clark Fellow in Endocrine Surgery and Oncology at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF).
In addition to his surgical training, Dr. Pasternak holds a Master of Public Health (MPH) degree from Harvard University, where he focused on epidemiology. Currently a surgeon at the University Health Network, he is dedicated to minimally invasive endocrine surgery, aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced surgical techniques.
As a researcher, Dr. Pasternak’s work centers on clinical endocrine surgery and health outcomes, contributing to the evidence base that guides the treatment of endocrine tumors.