_edited.png)
Our Team
Physician
Juan Soto, MD, CCFP
Associations: Obesity Canada, Obesity Medicine Association and the World Obesity Federation.
Dr. Soto is a Physician with clinical interest and expertise in the management and prevention of obesity. He strongly believes in the implementation of weight management services for his patients using a patient-centered approach. For the last several years, he has been actively involved in clinical research, university teaching and the development and implementation of Weight Management and Chronic Disease Programs. Dr. Soto was a founding physician of the Westview PCN Obesity Clinic in Spruce Grove, Alberta and then Alberta Bariatric Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta. After moving to Ontario, he quickly realized the need for medical bariatric services in the York Region. He then founded Aurora Bariatric Clinic, now called ABC Weight Management.
Dr. Soto is member of the Obesity Canada, Obesity Medicine Association and the World Obesity Federation. He has completed the Advance Curriculum Fellowship Program in Obesity Medicine and is also a SCOPE Certified Physician in recognition of his experience and knowledge in the care of patients with obesity.
Clinic Hours:
Mondays- Thurs 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fridays 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
​
​
Registered Nurse
Marcela Tortello, RN
Marcela Tortello is a Registered Nurse with over six years experience in cancer care and chronic disease management. She received her Nursing degree from the University of Alberta. She has conducted both individual consultations and group patient education sessions for those with diabetes and obesity. Marcela has a caring and sensitive approach to weight management. She has completed her Obesity Management Certificate from the University of Alberta and Obesity Canada.