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Naim Otaky

MD, FRCSC

General Surgeon

Breast & Thyroid

Breast and thyroid specialist, combining diagnostic precision with surgical compassion, guiding thousands of women through breast cancer diagnosis and treatment for over 23 years.

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Experience:

23 years

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Location:

Montreal, QC

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Consults:

Virtually & in-person

Speaks:

English, French

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Treats:

Adults

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About

Dr. Naim Otaky is a highly distinguished, board-certified General Surgeon and the Medical Director of VM Med. With over two decades of clinical experience, Dr. Otaky has been instrumental in building VM Med’s reputation as a center of excellence for breast health in Canada. He combines surgical skill with advanced expertise in image-guided diagnostics, allowing him to  guide patients from their initial ultrasound or biopsy all the way through to definitive surgery. Beyond his private practice leadership, he maintains active staff privileges at the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) Lachine Campus and Jean-Talon Hospital.

Clinical Focus & Expertise

  • Comprehensive Breast Oncology: Surgical management of breast cancer, including lumpectomies, mastectomies, and sentinel lymph node biopsies.
  • Benign Breast Disease: Evaluation and surgical removal of non-cancerous breast lumps, cysts, and fibroadenomas.
  • Advanced Diagnostics: Extensive expertise in breast imaging and performing image-guided diagnostic procedures (ultrasound and stereotactic core biopsies).
  • General Surgery: High-volume expertise in foundational general surgery procedures, including minimally invasive gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy) and abdominal hernia repairs.
  • Soft Tissue Surgery: Excision of lipomas, cysts, and complex skin lesions.

Instrumental in establishing VM Med’s "rapid diagnostic" model, often allowing patients to receive imaging, biopsy, and surgical consultation within a single visit. Led VM Med to become the first centre in Quebec to earn American College of Radiology MRI accreditation.

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Advanced training

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Training & credentials

  • General Surgery Residency, McGill University, 2003
    • Received specialized, intensive training in breast imaging and image-guided interventions
  • MD, McGill University, 1998
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Career

  • Medical Director & General Surgeon, Private Practice, VM Med, 2003 - Present
  • Staff General Surgeon, McGill University Health Centre (MUHC)
  • Staff General Surgeon: Hôpital Jean-Talon (CIUSSS du Nord-de-l'Île-de-Montréal)
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Memberships

  • Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCSC)
  • Member, Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ)
  • Member, Canadian Association of General Surgeons (CAGS)
  • Maintains active affiliations with leading national and international societies dedicated to breast oncology and general surgery.

Sees patients at:

VM Med

1538 Rue Sherbrooke O suite 1000 10th floor,
Montréal, QC H3G 1L3, Canada

Frequently asked questions

How soon can I see Dr. Otaky?

Consultations are typically booked within 2 weeks of diagnostics/ medical info being provided.

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Does Dr. Otaky do virtual consults?

Yes. Virtual or in-person consults are available.

Dr. Otaky is within my home province, can they provide me surgical services?

Dr. Otaky can see Canadians from all provinces, including Québec, seeking private breast, thyroid, or general surgery care.

What languages does Dr. Otaky speak?

English, French

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Otaky?

Patients commonly seek Dr. Otaky's expertise because they may be experiencing a breast lump, a recent breast cancer diagnosis, a benign breast cyst or fibroadenoma, or are considering reconstruction after mastectomy, and are considering a breast biopsy, lumpectomy or mastectomy, or breast reconstruction. Dr. Otaky is the Medical Director of VM Med and led the centre to become the first in Quebec to earn American College of Radiology MRI accreditation.

Get clarity & timely care

Take control of your health today. Request a consult to review your imaging, get an expert second opinion, or explore your surgical options. Responses usually in 1-2 business days.

No referral needed. No commitment.
Dr. Naim Otaky