Dr. John Vallely
1947-2017
Dr. Vallely was born in Hamilton, Ontario in 1947. He completed Medical School and Urology training at Western University. Following residency, he underwent further fellowship training at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas in urodynamics and prosthetics. He then returned to London to join the Urology faculty at Western University, and opened his practice based at St. Joseph’s Hospital. His practice focused on Neuro-urology, Urodynamics and Urinary Incontinence, and he became an active and valued member of the Urology training program.
In 2001, Dr. Vallely completed his Masters’ in Divinity Degree, and in 2005 he was ordained as a Permanent Deacon of the Roman Catholic Diocese of London. In 2008, he retired from the practice of Urology to take on a full-time Deacon role at the Holy Family Parish in Oakridge. His passion for teaching continued in his new career, and he became the Director of Permanent Deacons in the diocese.
Dr. Vallely is fondly remembered by his many former patients, who recall his kindness and gentle bedside manner. His many former residents will recollect his genuine interest in their well-being and his sincere efforts to promote their career development.
