Dr. Douglas Belton

For Dr. Douglas Belton, Chief of Radiology and Diagnostic Imaging at Joseph Brant Hospital, the biggest lesson learned in college emerged during his time as a student-athlete.

Dr. Belton played Division I college basketball for Hampton University (Virginia, USA). While it was great to play against future NBA stars such as Vince Carter and Antawn Jamison, it was obtaining firsthand knowledge of team building and creating a culture of winning that transformed his approach to life and his leadership at JBH.

“I saw firsthand how to build a team, how to nurture it to get the most of out everyone,” he said. “I have carried this over to my current role.”

In fact, it was the team and some of the innovative thinking and approaches to healthcare that inspired Dr. Belton to take on his current role at JBH.

“When I came for my interview, I saw the Pandemic Response Unit, which clearly put the community and patients first,” said Dr. Belton. “The Complete Breast Care program is another example of an innovative program that our community is lucky to have and deserves.”

For Dr. Belton, diagnostic imaging is central to the healthcare system and provides a truly unique opportunity to work collaboratively with other departments toward the success of the entire organization.

“The vast majority of patients will require some sort of imaging during a typical hospital visit,” he says. “I want to work with my colleagues to provide the best possible care.”