Northcrest Pharmacy Gets Second Family Physician As Medical Clinic Expands Access to Care

Dr. Onifade is joining Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic this April as a second family physician to further access to primary care, announced by the City of Peterborough on Monday.

The clinic is open six days a week, with the expansion expected to add additional access to care for over 2,000 new patients who do not have a regular family doctor. Photo courtesy of Northcrest Pharmacy.

He joins Dr. Tifase and is accepting new patients in the City of Peterborough. Pre-registration is now open for residents who do not currently have a family doctor and wish to schedule a meet-and-greet appointment.  

“Every new physician who starts a practice in the City of Peterborough means more residents will have access to healthcare,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “We are pleased to see clinics expanding their capacity and welcoming doctors who are committed to serving our community.” 

Formerly Fadhil’s Pharmasave, Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic has served the Peterborough community for over 16 years. Owners Vijay Sappani and Sam Kanni have been working to expand healthcare services available in the neighbourhood.  

“Our goal is to build a community medical hub that makes it easier for patients to access care,” said Sappani. “Reinvesting in the community by bringing in a physician is one step, but helping them settle into the community and succeed in practice is just as important.”  

Dr. Tifase began practicing family medicine at the Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic in February last year after relocating from the United Kingdom to Ontario. His arrival marked the first step in the clinic’s expansion, as the clinic plans to recruit additional physicians to meet the growing demand for primary care in the community.

“I appreciated the assistance of the City’s physician recruitment coordinator, Chantal Van Parys, and her dedication in helping support licensing requirements, immigration pathways and connecting me with local resources,” said Dr. Tifase. “Having someone local who understood the healthcare system and the community made a real difference as I transitioned into practice here.” 

With two physicians now practicing at the clinic, and open six days a week, the expansion is expected to add additional access to care for over 2000 new patients who do not have a regular family doctor. Patients interested in registering can visit northcrestclinic.com for more information.  

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