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DR. DANIEL VAN DER MERWE

Family Physician, Clinic Medical Director

Dr. Van der Merwe joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2022.  He provides care for patients of all ages in our clinic, at the hospital, and in long term care facilities. 

Dr. Van der Merwe sees patients in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday

DR. JENNIFER PARSONS

Family Physician

Dr. Parsons teaches medical students and family medicine residents and provides care to patients of all ages at our clinic.  She also cares for patients in long term care facilities.

Dr. Parsons sees patients in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.  She works outside the office on most Fridays.  Dr. Parsons practice is currently full and closed to new clients.

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DR. ZIETS HENDRIKS

Family Physician

Dr. Hendriks joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2018.   He practices family medicine with obstetrics and he cares for patients of all ages at our clinic, the hospital and in long term care facilities.

To provide the most value for an upcoming appointment, after booking, you will receive a text message from the number:

604-210-5688
Please click the link in the text message to complete a 3 – 5-minute history to better describe their health issue for Dr. Hendriks.

DR. BRIAN MACKAY

Family Physician

Dr.  Mackay joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2023.  He teaches medical students and residents and provides care in our office, the and in long term care facilities.

Dr. Mackay also serves on the Board of the Central Okanagan Division of Family Practice

Dr. Mackay sees patients in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He works outside the office on most Tuesdays.

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DR. JIM KETCH

Family Physician

Dr. Ketch joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2011.  He practices family medicine with obstetrics. 

Dr. Ketch teaches residents and medical students and works in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays.  He works outside the office on Thursdays.

DR. ELLIOT FRANK

Family Physician

Dr. Frank joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2023.  He works with Dr. Ketch and sees patients of ages at our clinic. 

Dr. Frank sees patients in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays

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DR. MIKE PURDON

Family Physician

Dr. Purdon joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2013.  He teaches medical students, family medicine residents and international medical graduates and provides care to patients of all ages at our clinic.

Dr. Purdon sees patients in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  He works outside the office on Wednesdays.

DR. BEN PROZESKY

Family Physician

Dr. Prozesky joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2019.  He provides care for patients of all ages in our clinic, at the hospital, and in long term care facilities. 

Dr. Prozesky sees patients in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.

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DR. AHMED MAKHDOOM

Family Physician

Dr.  Makhdoom joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2021.  He provides care in our office, the hospital and long term care facilities.

Dr. Makhdoom is available for appointments Monday through Friday and he provides care over the phone, in person and by video.

DR. BEN ARCHDEKIN

Family Physician

Dr. Archdekin joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2023.  He grew up in British Columbia.  He completed medical school at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario.  He and his wife have two young children. 

Dr. Archdekin works part time with Dr. Purdon

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DR. HERMAN MENTZ

Family Physician

Dr. Mentz joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2023.  He grew up and trained in South Africa and cares for patients of all ages.  He has worked in Australia and in rural communities in British Columbia and he has added expertise in Aviation Medicine

Dr. Mentz is available for appointments Monday through Friday and he provides care over the phone, in person and by video.

DR. PHILLIP BLOM

Family Physician

Dr. Blom joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2023.  He grew up and trained in South Africa.  He works part time at our clinic and offers same day care for urgent issues.  He continues to also work in rural settings and has added expertise and training in anesthesia

Dr. Blom's schedule is variable

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TYLENE, RN

Primary Care Network Nurse

Tylene joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2023.  She has expertise in helping patients manage chronic diseases such as kidney disease, diabetes, lung disease and mental health disorders.

KATHY, LPN

Clinic nurse.  Nurse in Practice

Kathy joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2009.  She is trained to provide care for patients at our clinic and has special training in cognitive testing and the care of patients living with chronic diseases.

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AMANDA, MOA SUPERVISOR AND MOA FOR DR. KETCH AND DR FRANK

Medical Office Assistant

Amanda joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2011.   She leads and supervises our MOA staff and supports Dr. Ketch and Dr. Frank.

HAILEY, MOA FOR DR. MACKAY AND DR. HENDRIKS

Medical Office Assistant

Hailey joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2022.  She supports Dr. Mackay and Dr. Hendriks

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FREYA, MOA FOR DR. PROZESKY AND DR. VAN DER MERWE

Medical Office Assistant

Freya joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2020.  She supports Dr. Prozesky and Dr. Van der Merwe.

LORI, MOA FOR DR. PURDON AND DR. MAKHDOOM

Medical Office Assistant

Lori joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2020.  She supports Dr. Purdon and Dr. Makhdoom.

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JAY, MOA FOR DR. PARSONS AND DR. MENTZ

Medical Office Assistant

Jay joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2021.  He supports Dr. Parsons and Dr. Mentz at Guisachan Family Medicine

KAT,  MOA FOR DR. BLOM

Medical Office Assistant

Kat  joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2023. She supports Dr. Blom

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HELEN, BUSINESS SUPPORT

Administration
Helen provides business support to all of the doctors of Guisachan Family Medicine.  She helps patients and doctors with WCB and ICBC claims.

LISA, CLINIC MANAGER

Administration
Lisa joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2021.  She manages the day to day operations of the  the clinic and supports to all of the doctors of Guisachan Family Medicine.  
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BRIAN

Room supply and equipment technician
Brian prepares all of our exam rooms for patient care.  He ensures that all of our equipment is available and in good working order.  Brian joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2019.
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