Karen Margallo

Karen Margallo

Karen Margallo is the Director for Child & Youth Ambulatory Services at McMaster Children’s Hospital, Hamilton Health Sciences and Site Administrator for the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre. She is responsible for the majority of pediatric medicine/surgical clinics located at the McMaster University Medical Centre site. Within the Ron Joyce Children’s Health Centre, her portfolio also includes Supports & Services; Developmental Pediatrics and Rehabilitation, including community- and school-based rehabilitation, infant child development, and developmental services. She also has MCH Integrated Care (MiCare), including the new Extensive Needs –Integrated Pathway and RJCHC Physician Clinics. She has over twenty years of experience at HHS in both clinical and leadership roles. As a graduate of the University of Toronto and the University of Western Ontario, Karen holds an Honours Bachelor of Science Degree and Clinical Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. She is a strong supporter of clinical education, quality improvement, research, and leadership development.

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