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DR. JENNIFER PARSONS

Family Physician, Clinic Medical Director

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. 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.

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DR. RICHARD VAN DER ROSS

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. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 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.

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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

JESSICA, RN

Primary Care Network Nurse

Jessica 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.

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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 SUPERVISOR AND MOA FOR DR. KETCH

Medical Office Assistant

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

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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. VAN DER MERWE

Medical Office Assistant

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

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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, MOA FOR DR. PARSONS AND DR. NAUDE

Medical Office Assistant.

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

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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.

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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