Dr. Shazma Mithani is an Emergency Physician in Edmonton practicing both adult and pediatric emergency medicine. Her clinical work also includes roles as a trauma team leader and STARS air ambulance physician.

Her true passion is in health education and advocacy, which stems from her work during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues today in her roles with the Canadian Medical Association, Alberta Medical Association, Sexual Assault Centre of Edmonton and daily on her social media platforms. She is a regular guest on various traditional media platforms and podcasts (including high profile shows like The Papaya Podcast and Dr. Jody Carrington’s Everyone Comes from Somewhere). She has also been a recurring columnist and various CBC Edmonton shows.

Dr. Mithani has been recognized for her advocacy expertise as a recipient of Edify Magazine’s Top 40 Under 40 award in 2022, the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal in 2022 and the CAEP (Canadian Association of Emergency Physician) Dr. Alan Drummond Advocacy Award in 2024.

When she’s not fighting the good fight for our healthcare system, Shazma enjoys being outdoors with her family, running around on the ultimate frisbee field and improving her tennis skills.