Dr. Eliza Moldovan: A New Chapter in Bridgewater

Family physician Dr. Eliza Moldovan, her husband and two young daughters, arrived in Bridgewater this past February to take over retiring physician Dr. Everett Weagle’s patient roster at the Bridgewater Collaborative Family Practice. They came to Nova Scotia from Kent in England. Now, in their sixth month of living in Nova Scotia, the Moldovan family feels very much at home.

Dr. Moldovan was born in Transylvania, Romania, and spent her childhood between the nearby towns of Cluj-Napoca and Tg-Mures. Her dream of becoming a doctor was driven by a desire for academic and humanitarian fulfillment. “When you know you have helped someone or made a positive change, it is a great accomplishment,” she explains. Her need for purpose, combined with her disciplined nature, made a career in medicine an ideal choice.

Dr. Moldovan’s professional background is extensive. After completing medical school and postgraduate studies in Romania, she moved to the UK in 2012. She passed the Royal College of General Practitioners (RCGP) membership exam and earned a Master of Science in Diabetes from the University of South Wales, UK. She was also trained in injectable treatments through PITstop Diabetes, the only program recognized by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. She received formal training in fitting intrauterine devices and subdermal implants from the Faculty of Sexual and Reproductive Health. She also obtained a diploma from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (RCOG). Additionally, she has training in dermoscopy, joint injections, and minor surgery.

Dr. Moldovan says she chose to move to Nova Scotia for two reasons. One, its proximity to Europe. But, most importantly, Dr. Moldovan’s deliberations were focused on the needs of her young family. In Bridgewater, she found the kind of community reminiscent of life in the villages of her childhood in Romania.

One incident soon after the family arrived stands out in Dr. Moldovan’s mind as a testament to the kindness and helpfulness they encountered in Bridgewater. “I was out grocery shopping, and my payment card was unable to cover the full cost of my groceries,” she explains. “I told the cashier I had to run to my car to get a different bank card.” However, before she could do that, two people in line behind her stepped up to pay the rest of the bill. “I was shocked by this spontaneous act of kindness from complete strangers,” she recalls.

Professionally, Dr. Moldovan enjoys the versatility of family medicine. “Seeing patients from newborns to the end of life, treating several generations within a family, and developing long-term therapeutic relationships is unique among medical specialties,” she says, “which allows me to form deep, lasting connections with my patients.”

For new doctors and medical students, Dr. Moldovan offers this advice: “Don’t doubt yourself. Medicine is a tough field. Be true to yourself and your patients and remember to have some fun too!”

The tranquility, friendly people, and natural beauty of Nova Scotia are what Dr. Moldovan identifies as contributing to the balance between her work and personal life, during which she enjoys paper crafting, furniture painting and various activities with her family.

Dr. Moldovan’s move to Bridgewater marks a new chapter filled with promise. Her journey from Romania to the UK and now to Nova Scotia highlights her unwavering dedication to making a positive impact through her family medicine practice, focused, as always, on providing compassionate and comprehensive care.

Please note that Dr. Moldovan is not accepting new patients.