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.
Validation is not limited to patient interactions. Within nephrology teams, acknowledging colleagues’ perspectives improves communication, reduces stress, and enhances collaborative problem-solving.
