Dr. Shaheed Hakim is an accomplished anatomical pathologist with expertise in gastrointestinal and surgical pathology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) in the Dominican Republic before completing his residency in Anatomical Pathology at the University of Ottawa, earning his FRCPC designation. He further pursued subspecialty training with a fellowship in Gastrointestinal and Surgical Pathology at St. Michael’s Hospital, University of Toronto, solidifying his expertise in complex GI disorders and cytopathology.
Dr. Hakim is currently a staff pathologist at St. Joseph’s Health Centre and St. Michael’s Hospital, both part of Unity Health Toronto, where he focuses on gastrointestinal pathology and cytopathology. In this role, he provides diagnostic expertise to support patient care across a wide range of gastrointestinal and surgical specimens. His practice emphasizes accuracy, precision, and integration with multidisciplinary clinical teams to optimize patient outcomes.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Hakim is actively involved in academic teaching and research. He holds an appointment as Assistant Professor in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto, where he contributes to the education and training of medical students, pathology residents, and pathology assistants. His teaching includes lectures on exocrine pancreatic pathology, grossing techniques for Whipple specimens, and practical cytology education. He has also been a featured speaker for national and international educational initiatives, including the Canadian Association of Pathologists Virtual Education Series and the MAGIC Update GI Tumour Board.
Dr. Hakim’s academic and research interests are closely aligned with multidisciplinary collaboration. He participates in clinical and translational research projects, leveraging his expertise to advance understanding in gastrointestinal pathology and digital pathology implementation. His work includes health technology assessment, continuing medical education, and the integration of innovative digital solutions into pathology practice to improve diagnostic efficiency and quality.
Through his combined roles in patient care, teaching, research, and healthcare technology, Dr. Hakim demonstrates a commitment to advancing the field of anatomical pathology while supporting the next generation of clinicians and pathologists. His professional contributions reflect a balance of technical expertise, educational mentorship, and a dedication to improving patient outcomes through both innovative practice and evidence-based pathology.
- Assistant Professor, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto
- Anatomical Pathologist, St. Joseph’s Health Center and St. Michael’s Hospital, Unity Health Toronto
- Loe, A.K.H., Francis, R., Seo, J., Du, L., Wang, Y., Kim, J.E., Hakim, S.W., Kim, J.E., He, H.H., Guo, H. and Kim, T.H., 2021. Uncovering the dosage-dependent roles of Arid1a in gastric tumorigenesis for combinatorial drug therapy. Journal of Experimental Medicine, 218(6).
- Mammen, S., Krishna, S., Quon, M., Shabana, W.M., Hakim, S.W., Flood, T.A. and Schieda, N., 2018. Diagnostic accuracy of qualitative and quantitative computed tomography analysis for diagnosis of pathological grade and stage in upper tract urothelial cell carcinoma. Journal of Computer Assisted Tomography, 42(2), pp.204-210.
- 2022 – Canadian Association of Pathologists Virtual Education Series Talk: Pancreaticobiliary Cytology: Dilemma and Pitfalls
- 2022 – MAGIC Update GI Tumour Board Panelist/Speaker
- 2021-Present – Lecturer for Pathology Assistant Master’s Program of the University of Toronto: Exocrine Pancreas and Grossing Whipple’s