meet sci's executive team

Leading the way in surgical excellence

Surgical Centres Inc.’s executive team along with a group of business experts, the talented team of staff and the visionary board of directors, continue to collaborate and lead SCI ensuring the best care, and facilities are provided to SCI’s patients while providing them with the optimum surgical experience.

Dr. G.M. Nanji, President and CEO

Dr. Mohamed Nanji is a founding partner, and current President and CEO of Surgical Centres Inc. (SCI), a private healthcare company that has been committed to providing excellence in day care surgery, medical diagnostics, and research initiatives in four locations across western Canada since 1988.

The growth experienced over the past 20 plus years by SCI, can be attributed to Dr.Nanji’s vision and his commitment to building relationships with investors, talented staff, physicians and surgeon, and partners in the healthcare industry throughout BC and AB.

Prior to building SCI, Dr Nanji attended the University of Nairobi (Kenya) where he earned his medical degree in 1985. He then started his Anesthesia residency in Syracuse, New York and completed his residency after moving to Calgary. He also has his American Boards in Anesthesiology and is a Member of the Institute of Corporate Directors of Canada.

In addition to operating a full practice of Anesthesia in Calgary, and leading the way for Surgical Centres Inc., Dr. Nanji is the Assistant Clinical Professor of Anesthesia with the University of Calgary.

Today, Dr Nanji and his wife, Shenaaz, a children’s author, are empty nesters living in Calgary.

Fatima Fazal, Chief Operating Officer (COO)

As the Senior Operating Officer at Surgical Centres Inc. Fatima Fazal serves as principal liaison with the various health authorities, overseeing both management and administrative issues. Her other responsibilities include – financial management (budgets and performance), human resource management (selecting, training, and performance measures for staff), on-going relationships with clients, and general administration of SCI’s business.

Dr. Nanji and Fatima work closely with SCI’s Board of Directors:

Dr. G.M. Nanji, Director

Dr. Allen Hayashi, Director

Mr. Karim Lalani, Director

Dr. Greg Willmon, Director