FAQ

A: Not required as I accept self-referral (you can see me without a referral from your family doctor). Bookings are available online or by calling the office.

A: When you arrive for your appointment the reception will provide a consent form (It only needs to be signed once). If you come for follow-up just let the reception know that you have already signed it. My women's health patients are provided a sheet with questions asking about your medical background to complete while waiting for your appointment.

A: Following the forms, once you're in a clinic exam room, we'll talk about your primary concern and come up with a plan to management. Which managing could include blood work, making notes in a symptom diary, having an ultrasound/CT/MRI, trying a medication, being referred to a specialist, etc. For pelvic exam(s) I have (female) chaperone help if a pelvic exam is needed (it's often/frequently NOT required).

A: I am both; I provide a mixture of traditional Family Medicine (treating asthma, pneumonia, anemia, depression, anxiety, sleep apnea, migraines, weight-loss, check-ups, arthritis, etc...) on an appointment/Walk-in basis and Outpatient Gynecology/Obstetrics (see "Women's Health" tab).

A: I currently only work at WELL Health Medical Centre - Regent for the time being.

A: Your Manitoba Health card, list of current medications, and pharmacy information.

A: While I provide prenatal care, I don't attend deliveries (despite delivering 42 babies in total throughout my training). I don't do hospital work. I don't do Nexplanon placements at this time. I don't do hysterectomies, laparoscopy, or surgery, as I trained in a non-surgical training program. I also don't do IVF/IUI procedures (both are for infertility and done at Heartland Fertility Clinic).

A: If they have referred you to the practice, yes — in the form of a response to the referral letter. If you have come to the office as a self-referral/on your own, unless you have mentioned that you want them notified on the consent sheet (requires their name and the clinic they usually work at). What you share and we discuss during the appointment is private.

A: Providing more context (on type of anxiety, circumstances that trigger it, any medications, etc...) is helpful. We can work on a plan to best make the experience as comfortable as possible, which includes pain medication, music, scheduling at the best time, etc.

A: Depends on the issue/concern discussed. My Family Medicine patients I see once a year for annual visits/check ups, more often if changes in health. For my Women's Health patients, depends on the concern; could be short as 1 week to as long as 3-6 months.

A: I try to work 3 clinic days a week at this time. If I'm away Monday/or Friday I tend to take appointments on Tuesday/Thursday.

A: Note: For weeks I'm away I post times when I'm away in the 'updates' section of the website. I try to update my schedule regarding changes as soon as possible.

A: I recommend just mentioning "Endometriosis (Enn-Do-mee-tree-oh-sis)" because it lets the reception know how to triage/book the appointment according. The reception is aware I encourage 2 follow-up appointments to be booked for endometriosis.

A: yes see the booking appointment page on WELL Health Medical Centres