Arun is a family physician focusing on chronic pain. He is dedicated to enhancing care for people living with chronic pain within primary care settings through research and innovations. He has an expertise in developing clinical tools, digital health solutions, and educational innovations for healthcare providers, earning him awards for innovation and excellence in healthcare. In serving people living with chronic pain, he is also interested in addressing disparities in healthcare access.
Arun is affiliated with The Ottawa and Bruyere Hospitals while conducting research at the Bruyere Research Institute and the Equity in Health Systems Lab. He is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Ottawa and the University of Toronto. He leads nationally funded projects to improve clinical care for chronic pain through mentorship, digital health tools, and initiatives promoting equity in health systems.
Outside of his professional work, he is involved in philanthropy, serving as a board member with the Centre for Effective Practice and the Foundation for the Advancement of Family Medicine, two national not for profit organizations.