Len Smith, NWT’s only ophthalmologist, retires after 40 years
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Len Smith, NWT’s only ophthalmologist, retires after 40 years
Nicholas Kuzik and Claire McFarlane
Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 6:00am MT
Updated: June 10, 2026 at 9:55am MT
Dr Leonard Smith is seen in a supplied photo.
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Yellowknife’s Dr Leonard Smith has hung up his white coat after a 40-year career as the sole full-time ophthalmologist in the Northwest Territories.
His colleagues say he worked tirelessly to ensure residents of isolated northern communities received the same access to eye care as those in larger centres.
He did so in part by running the NWT’s Ophthalmic Medical Technologi…
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