Dr. Gavril Hercz is a nephrologist at Humber River Health and Associate Professor of Medicine, University of Toronto. He completed his psychoanalytic training at the Toronto Psychoanalytic Institute and is a member of the Canadian Psychoanalytic Society. His major area of interest is the impact of physical illness on patients, families, and caregivers.
Illness destabilizes one’s identity. A hospital admission, a new diagnosis, or a chronic condition can make anyone feel exposed, dependent, and isolated.
