As children across Ontario head back to school in early September, Dr. Corina Francu, a
General Paediatric Specialist, will be heading to Almonte to open a new office.
Dr. Francu, a graduate of the Universitatea Transilvania in Romania and the University of
Ottawa, has been certified as a Paediatric Specialist by the Royal College of Physicians and
Surgeons of Canada. During her residency, she worked mainly at the Children’s Hospital of
Eastern Ontario (CHEO), with additional placements in Kingston and Cornwall.
Her full-time practice will serve children in Mississippi Mills, Carleton Place and Arnprior as well as surrounding communities. She will be located within the Ottawa Valley Family Health
Team, 95 Spring Street, Almonte and will also offer clinics in Arnprior and Carleton Place on a regular basis. In addition, Dr. Francu will be available to provide support to the Obstetrics program at Almonte General Hospital.
She is accepting referrals for the following types of conditions:
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Failure to thrive
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Feeding problems/picky eaters
• Eating disorders
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GERD
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Abdominal pain
• Constipation/encopresis
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Chronic diarrhea
• Cow’s milk protein allergy
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Asthma
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Recurrent infections
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Anemia
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Fatigue
• Hypertension
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Chest pain
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Syncope
• Obesity
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Diabetes
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Short stature
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Enuresis
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Hematuria
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Proteinuria
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Vaginitis
• Eczema
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Acne
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Birthmarks
• Complex medical patients for medical review and coordinated care at CHEO
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Consultations in wide variety of General Pediatric issues
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ADD/ADHD
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Behavioral problems

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Learning difficulties
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Bullying
• Reluctance to have vaccinations
Dr. Francu has special interest in:
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Headaches
• Sleep problems
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Abnormalities of head size and shape
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Abnormal tone
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Tics
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Seizure disorders: febrile vs. non-febrile with coordinated care at CHEO
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Query developmental delay
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Genetic syndromes
• Speech delay
Patients wishing to see Dr. Francu should contact their family physician for a referral. “I am excited to be setting up my practice in Almonte” says Dr. Francu “I look forward to getting to know patients and families in the area.”