Dr. Justine Baek is a Toronto-based palliative care physician known for her compassionate approach, clear communication, and unwavering commitment to dignity at every stage of serious illness. She brings warmth, clarity, and humanity to some of the most complex moments in a patient’s health journey.

With a background in Family Medicine and an advanced fellowship in Palliative Medicine at the University of Toronto, Dr. Baek blends deep clinical expertise with a natural ability to connect with patients and families. Her practice spans inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, ensuring individuals receive the right support wherever they call home. It follows that she has strong interests in designing care models that meet individuals where they are, particularly those who are structurally vulnerable and face numerous barriers to accessing healthcare. She continues to expand her clinical, academic, and advocacy work with the aim of making palliative care more accessible, more equitable, and more humane for all patients and communities.