Primary Care Longitudinal Practices
Dr. Matthew Ward, Family Physician, Medical Director
Trained in Calgary and Kingston, Dr. Ward returns to his hometown of Victoria where he operates a full-time family practice. His clinic interests are in complex care and geriatric medicine. He is the Medical Director of Eagle Creek, Clinical Assistant Professor for the Department of Family Medicine, University of British Columbia, and a member of the Executive for the Victoria Medical Society. He also currently runs and operates the Victoria, Nanaimo and Vancouver Botox® Clinic.
Dr. Micah Simcoff, Family Physician
Dr. Simcoff has enjoyed practicing family medicine including maternity care for over 16 years. He completed his medical degree and residency at the University of Manitoba. He practiced in Selkirk, Manitoba before moving to Victoria in 2008. In his spare time, Dr. Simcoff loves spending time with his family, kayaking, and enjoying the great outdoors.
Dr. Mohamed Elnagmy, General Practitioner
Dr. Elnagmy enjoys working as a family physician with a special interest in chronic diseases and coming up with individual treatment plans for his patients to achieve the best outcome. He graduated from the Faculty of Medicine at Cairo University in Egypt where he was born and raised. He completed his training and practiced full-scope family medicine in Qatar before moving to Victoria with his young family. Outside of work, he loves spending time with his family and traveling.
Rene Korchinski, Nurse Practitioner
Rene is a Family Nurse Practitioner and completed her Master of Nursing degree in Alberta. She recently moved to Victoria from Calgary with her husband and young son. She is originally from South Africa and moved to Alberta in 2004. Before obtaining her Nurse Practitioner certification, she worked as a Registered Nurse in women’s health, the Emergency Department and HealthLink. She is looking forward to providing primary care for all ages but also has a special passion for women’s and maternity health.
Dr. Galina Turpin, Family Physician
Dr. Turpin has been practicing in Victoria for the last 7 years. She operates a full-scope family practice at Eagle Creek Medical Clinic.
Courtney Ellis, Nurse Practitioner
Courtney is a Family Nurse Practitioner and completed her Master of Nursing – Nurse Practitioner at the University of Victoria. Courtney is born and raised in Victoria, also completing her Bachelor of Science Nursing at the University of Victoria, but spent several years living in Vancouver. As a Registered Nurse, Courtney has worked at the Royal Jubilee Hospital in Adult General Medicine & Oncology and at BC Children’s Hospital in Pediatric Specialty Medicine. She enjoys working with individuals of all ages to reach their goals of health. When she is not at the clinic, you can find Courtney enjoying the outdoors and spending time with family and friends.
Andrea Buchan, Registered Nurse
Andrea Buchan graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Science of Nursing. She spent many enjoyable years working on the Woman’s Health and Surgical unit at Victoria General Hospital and most recently she worked as a community health nurse. Andrea enjoys spending time in nature with her family and friends hiking, skiing and exploring the West Coast.
Dr. Damini Patel
Dr. Patel is a settler from India who migrated to Edmonton, Alberta in 2016 and is now happy to call Victoria her home. She is completing her training in Family Medicine here in Victoria through the University of British Columbia. She is really passionate about working with people in this community to help them achieve their health goals. She is chiefly interested in the care of the elderly and people with long-term medical conditions. In her free time, she relishes preparing various cuisines for family and going on a motorcycle ride to explore beautiful Vancouver Island.
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Dr. Naweed Ahmed, Family Physician
Originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, Dr. Ahmed completed his training through the UBC Family Medicine Program here in Victoria. He has a special interest in complex care geriatrics and mental health. In addition to his residency training, Dr. Ahmed has a Masters degree in Aging and Health from Queens University and has spent three years working in the department of psychiatry. Outside of medicine, Dr. Ahmed fosters and rehabilitates animals with various organizations.
Family Medicine Residents
Dr. Bhavdeep Rehal
Born in England, grew up in Newfoundland, and from Manitoba - Dr. Rehal joins ECMC as a Family Medicine Resident. He is a big hockey, soccer and really into technology.
Dr. Noah Marchand
Dr. Marchand is a member of the Sylix (Okanagan) First Nation and was born and raised in Kamloops, BC. He completed his undergrad in Kinesiology at McGill University and finished medical school at UBC in Vancouver. He is passionate about Family Medicine and interests include Indigenous Health, Addictions Medicine and Palliative Care. Outside of medicine, his my main interests and hobbies revolve around physical activity and sports.
Dr. Alicia Briggs
Dr. Briggs grew up in 100 Mile House, BC. She completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge and medical school at the University of Calgary. She spends her time off doing judo, trail running, skiing and learning to mountain bike. She is excited to join the team at ECMC as a Family Medicine Resident.
Clinic Management
Aziza Yassin, Clinic Manager
Originally from Ethiopia, Aziza received her Diploma in 2007 for Medical Administration Assistant in Calgary. She worked in a family physician office there for three years and subsequently moved to Victoria in 2010 and has worked in primary care clinics since this time.
Rinky Pardeshi, Assistant Clinic Manager
Originally from New Delhi. Rinky completed a Bachelor of Science from Delhi University in 2005 and MOA certification from Camosun College in 2019. Since then, she has worked in multiple primary care clinics and has years of administration experience. Apart from work, she enjoys hiking, gardening and camping with family.
Dawn Roy, Assistant Clinic Manager
Originally from Kamloops BC, Dawn has been an MOA for the past 14 years, with experience in management. In her spare time she loves hiking, biking and camping with her family.
Jeanette McCart, Registered Nurse, Consultant
Ms. McCart was the ECMC Clinic Director from 2016-2021 and is now enjoying a well deserved retirement. She continues to work as a consultant for the clinic.