John G. Kelton, MD

McMaster University

Dr. John G. Kelton is a prominent Canadian hematologist and professor at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. He is the Executive Director of the Michael G. DeGroote Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare at McMaster. In recognition of his significant contributions to healthcare and medical research, Dr. Kelton was appointed a Member of the Order of Canada in 2015.

John earned his medical degree from the University of Western Ontario and completed his internal medicine and hematology training at McMaster and Duke University. Joining McMaster University in 1977, he held various roles, including Dean and Vice-President of the Faculty of Health Sciences from 2001 to 2016.