DR. RICHARD VAN DER ROSS, CLINIC MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Family Physician
Dr. Van der Ross joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2017. He teaches medical students and residents and provides care in our office, the hospital and long term care facilities.
Dr. Van der Ross is also trained to administer Botox (botulinin toxin) by injection to the head and neck for the treatment of pain and for cosmetic benefit.
Dr. Van der Ross sees patients in the office on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. He works outside the office on most Tuesdays.
DR. ZIETS HENDRIKS
Family Physician
For appoinment requests only:
bookingfordrhendriks@gmail.com
By text message: 250 718 4191
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Messages will only be responded to during office hours : 8:00am - 5pm, Mon-Friday.
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.
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.
DR. JIM KETCH
Family Physician
Dr. Ketch joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2011. He practices family medicine with obstetrics. He teaches residents and medical students and works in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. He works outside the office on Thursdays.
DR. DANIEL VAN DER MERWE
Family Physician
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. 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 most Wednesdays.
DR. MARILEZE NAUDE
Family Physician
Dr. Naude joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2017. She sees patients of all ages at our clinic.
Dr. Naude sees patients on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. She works outside the office on most Fridays
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.
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. TARAN MAIN
Family Physician
Dr. Main grew up in Salmon Arm. He completed medical school at the University of British Columbia. He trained with Dr. Hendriks in 2019/20 and joined Guisachan Family Medicine in July, 2022.
DR. BEN ARCHDEKIN
Resident Physician
Dr. Archdekin grew up in British Columbia. He completed medical school at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario. He and his wife have two young children. He will be training with Dr. Purdon in 2021/22
DR. PJ RETIEF
Resident Physician
Dr. PJ Retief was born in South Africa but grew up in Chilliwack, British Columbia. He completed his medical school at the University of Limeirck, School of Medicine in Ireland.
On his days off he enjoys hiking, biking and skiing with his wife. He will be training with Dr. Prozesky this year.
SHANDY, RN
Primary Care Network Nurse
Shandy joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2021. She has expertise in working with patients with chronic illnesses such as kidney disease, diabetes, lung disease and other conditions. She specializes in patient education and enjoys empowering patients to make changes and manage their own conditions.
MONICA, RN
Primary Care Network Nurse
Monica joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2022. 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.
AMANDA, MOA FOR DR'S KETCH AND VERDURMEN
Medical Office Assistant
Amanda joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2011. She works with Dr. Ketch and Dr. Verdurmen
HAILEY, MOA FOR DR. VAN DER ROSS AND DR. HENDRIKS
Medical Office Assistant
Hailey joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2022. She supports Dr. Van der Ross and Dr. Hendriks
FREYA, MOA FOR DR. PROZESKY AND DR. PARSONS
Medical Office Assistant
Freya joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2020. She works with Dr. Prozesky and Dr. Parsons.
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.
JAY, FLOAT MOA.
Medical Office Assistant.
Jay joined Guisachan Family Medicine in 2021. He supports all of the doctors at Guisachan Family Medicine
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.
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.
