Owner and director of rural community family practice 2016-2023 with patient load of 4000
Physician lead Barrhead/Westlock Aspen PCN - 2018/9.
Accomplished Family Medicine Physician with a robust background at Alberta Health Services, adept in emergency care and fostering community health. Renowned for enhancing patient care through evidence-based practices and effective team collaboration. Excelled in mentoring healthcare professionals, demonstrating a unique blend of clinical expertise and compassionate communication.
Skilled in diagnosing and treating wide range of medical conditions. Strong focus on teamwork and adaptability ensures seamless collaboration and effective patient outcomes. Known for compassionate approach, excellent communication, and problem-solving abilities.
Emergency rural family physician with experience in acute care, hospitalist, long term care facility and including rural family community clinic practice.
Active role in community support and liaison via Barrhead rural recruitment group and Alberta rural health program (RhPAP).
Supportive to nursing staff at hospital, colleagues as well as patients. Active listener and sought out strategies to help individuals achieve improvements in work life balance.
Emergency care and family practice 2006-2020 Familiar with minor procedures, acute emergency procedures, managing and treating community clinic conditions and that within rural emergency department
Develop close relationships with communities seeking out resources to provide improved health outcomes for patients
Welcomed medical residents, nursing students, trainer EMTs Enjoy enriching & supporting new generations of healthcare professionals
Member of CMPA, CPSA, CFPC, AMA, Calgary Rural PCN,
Volunteer Edison School - reading with school children elementary grades, attending school activities as parent chaperone, coaching school sports.
Hobbies - playing piano, learning French, cycling, yoga, boxing, reading, hiking