Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare

Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare (MAHC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott Whynot as its new Chief of Staff, effective Oct. 31, 2026. A respected physician leader, educator, researcher and healthcare advocate, Dr. Whynot brings extensive clinical, administrative, quality and governance experience to the role. Having served communities across Muskoka through MAHC since 2018, he has developed a deep understanding of the region’s healthcare needs and the opportunities facing rural healthcare organizations. Dr. Whynot’s clinical experience spans family medicine, hospital medicine, emergency medicine, long-term care, palliative care, and surgical services.

He also serves as Medical Director at the Bob Rumball Home for the Deaf and leads various research initiatives through the South Muskoka Local Education Group. “Dr. Whynot has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to clinical excellence, quality improvement and collaborative leadership throughout his career,” said Carla Clarkson-Ladd, Chair of the MAHC Board of Directors. ” Dr. Whynot currently serves as Quality Lead Physician at the MAHC South Muskoka Memorial Hospital site in Bracebridge, where he provides medical leadership across several governance and quality tables, including the Medical Advisory Committee, Medical Quality Assurance, Quality of Care, Clinical Ethics, and Quality and Patient Safety.

“I am honoured to serve as Chief of Staff for Muskoka Algonquin Healthcare,” said Dr. Whynot. “Having worked alongside dedicated physicians, staff, volunteers and leaders across MAHC for the past eight years, I have seen firsthand the incredible care provided to our communities. ” As Chief of Staff, Dr. Whynot will provide medical leadership to MAHC’s professional staff, support quality and patient safety initiatives, foster physician engagement and work closely with hospital leadership and the Board to advance the organization’s mission and strategic goals.

In addition to his clinical and leadership responsibilities, Dr. Whynot is an Assistant Professor with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine University and an Adjunct Professor at Laurentian University. He is actively involved in research, physician education and leadership development, helping to strengthen healthcare capacity across Northern and rural Ontario.