Advisory Council

Dr. Vadivelu Santhakumar is a highly respected and accomplished Family Physician, with over 25 years of experience at his Center City Medical Clinic, a multi-service primary care clinic in Mississauga. In addition to his clinical work, he is also a member of the clinical teaching staff at the Mississauga Campus of the University of Toronto School of Medicine.

Dr. Santhakumar is not only a dedicated healthcare provider, but also a philanthropist and community leader. He is the key founder and current chairperson of the Canadian community charity, Eekai Foundation. He is also a co-founder, past president, and current director of the Canadian Tamil Medical Association (CTMA), a registered medical charity that has been providing medical humanitarian assistance to developing countries for many years.

Throughout his career, Dr. Santhakumar has been a strong advocate for community health and wellness. He has participated in numerous fundraising activities to support the CTMA, and has organized health education seminars for new immigrant communities. He has also been actively involved in community healthcare education through radio and television shows in their language.

His contributions have been recognized by several awards and honors. He was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award in appreciation of his volunteer service to the community. In addition, he has been an active member and supporter of the Canadian Tamil Congress initiatives since its foundation.