Dr. Givelichian

Leader in children's healthcare in Saskatchewan
Neonatology and pediatric critical care specialist

For more than two decades, Dr. Laurentiu (Laurence) Givelichian has demonstrated his dedication to improving the delivery of quality healthcare to the children of Saskatchewan.

Many of his patients and their families better know him as Dr. G.

Dr. Givelichian, MD, FRCPC, is a physician specializing in neonatology and pediatric critical care as well as faculty with the University of Saskatchewan and the University of Regina.

He was instrumental in the concept and construction of the Jim Pattison Children Hospital as the provincial head of pediatrics for the Saskatchewan Health Authority before becoming the chair of the board of directors for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation.

"All children of Saskatchewan
should receive the same level of healthcare regardless of their postal code."

Dr. Givelichian

Championing

“I realized that the most significant impact I can have is going to be in pediatrics and that is where my passion has always been -- in pediatrics.”

Children's Hospital

“We started a huge advocacy program in the early 2000s to build a children's hospital in Saskatchewan.”

Recruiting

“I had to do things that nobody else did to recruit these top specialists in the country and in North America."

Innovating

“I was able to influence the concept and the start of a program that uses remote and robot technology. The whole world is looking at us to do that.”

Influencing

“If I look back at my life, I can say this province has better children's health because of the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital and the programs from this hospital that are now going on throughout the entire province.”

About Dr. G

Physician specializing in neonatology and pediatric critical care
Faculty with the University of Saskatchewan and University of Regina
Former provincial head of pediatrics for the Saskatchewan Health Authority
Chair of the board of directors for the Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation
Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal recipient
Wall Street Journal Marquis Who’s Who Top Doctors

Recognition

Dr. Givelichian's insight and experience in children’s healthcare ranges from providing care to sick and injured children and their families to evolving the system of healthcare delivery for the youngest patients in Saskatchewan to ensure province-wide pediatric excellence.

He is an experienced and successful recruiter of specialist physicians with a keen understanding of what appeals to his peers.

Dr. Givelichian’s clinical practice as well as his contributions to the administration of children’s healthcare and research has improved health outcomes for children living across the province, including those experiencing brain injuries and asthma as well as those living in northern and remote communities.

He continues to embrace new ways to deliver healthcare in Saskatchewan, including remote presence technology to treat children where they live, and supports the research necessary to achieve these innovations. He is eager to see a research institute for pediatrics established in Saskatchewan.

About Dr. G