Dr. Perry Mayer

Dr. Perry Mayer is the Medical Director of The Mayer Institute (TMI), the first centre of excellence in Ontario that specializes in advanced diabetic foot and wound care.

Dr.Perry Mayer obtained an honours, Bachelor of Science degree from Queens University in Kingston and received his medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Dublin, Ireland. He completed his family medicine residency in Akron, Ohio and thereafter accepted a 1 year position as the acting Director of the Queen’s/Moose Factory Family Medicine Programme in Moose Factory, Northern Ontario. He then returned to Kingston to practice family medicine and establish the Quarry Foot Clinic. In 2003, Dr. Mayer moved to Hamilton, Ontario and made a difficult decision to give up practicing family medicine in order to concentrate his time solely on advanced diabetic foot and wound care. He formed The Mayer Institute in early 2006 and moved into its current premises at 20 Railway St, in downtown Hamilton, in the summer of 2007.

Originally from Kingston, Dr. Mayer makes his home in Hamilton with his wife and 2 daughters. He is very involved in community development and is a member of the Hamilton Jobs & Prosperity Collaborative. His latest work is the development of the Canadian Diabetic Foot Collaborative, a national network of diabetic specialists interested in the treatment of diabetic foot disease.

Shelley Furtado

Shelley Furtado, Director of Vascular Studies and Information Management at TMI, grew up in Oakville, Ontario and graduated from the Registered Practical Nursing programme at Mohawk College in April 2005 and accepted her position at The Mayer Institute in June 2005. Shelley is actively involved with diabetic foot and wound research at the institute and has presented TMI’s research findings at conferences in Canada as well as the United States. She is an accomplished wine connoisseur, having studied extensively in her quest to become a sommelier (after her nursing career is over!)

Kristen Johnston

Kristen Johnston, Director of Clinic Operations at TMI, was born and raised in Burlington Ontario. At the age of three she began studying ballet and continued on to train at The National Ballet School of Canada. After high School she attended Mohawk College in the Registered Practical Nursing program. Kristen graduated the two year nursing program in April 2005. After graduation she began working and training with Dr. Perry Mayer. Kristen is very passionate about diabetic foot care and is excited to continue to expand her knowledge in this field.

Emily Bertrand

Originally from Montreal, Emily has resided in Burlington Ontario for over 20 years now. She and her husband Brent, enjoy traveling, biking, and music. But, mostly enjoy spending time with their little boy, Jacob. Emily attended Sheridan College where she studied Psychology. She began her career at The Mayer Institute in August 2007, as Dr. Perry Mayer's Administrative Assistant.

Emily is very proud to be a part of the TMI team, where she continues to learn, while enjoying the everyday challenges with a smile on her face!

Samantha Wiltshire

Samantha Wiltshire was born and raised in Dundas, Ontario. She has been with TMI since 2006 as a  Co-op student through St Mary's High School in Hamilton.

She graduated from the RPN programme at Georgian College in Barrie in 2009 and hopes to continue her nursing education in the RN programme at McMaster University in 2011. Samantha has a love for sports and played varsity basketball for 2 years while at Georgian College. She is passionate about diabetic foot and wound care and continues to expand her knowledge and education by working at TMI.