Calgary Family Doctors | Britannia Medical Clinic

Meet the Team

General Practitioner

Kiran Duhra, MD

Dr. Duhra has a special interest in Women's Health & Pediatrics. She is a humanitarian at heart and in her free time volunteers for a non-profit in Palestine. She is also an avid animal lover and volunteers at her local animal shelter.

General Practitioner

Jennifer Edge, MD

Dr. Edge was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan. She completed her Bachelor of Health Science at the University of Oxford. Prior to pursuing medicine, she was a consultant in global health research at the World Health Organization in Geneva and Harvard University's Global Health Institute in Boston. She completed both her medical studies and Family Medicine Residency in Calgary. She enjoys full-scope family practice, preventative health care, complex chronic disease management and performs several in-office procedures.

General Practitioner

Mike Forseth, MD

Dr. Forseth grew up in Calgary, obtained an undergraduate degree from Simon Fraser University and completed his medical studies at Flinders Medical School in Australia. He stayed in Australia for a total of 10 years where he worked in rural general practice and learned to surf, before returning back to Calgary. He is an avid skier, mountain biker and outdoorsman. He is a proud husband & Father to two boys.

General Practitioner

Jennifer Mikhayel, MD

General Practitioner

Antony Ng, MD

Dr. Antony Ng completed his family medicine training in 2018 and has only practiced in a community setting since then. He enjoys many aspects of family medicine and offers a variety of general services for his patients.

General Practitioner

Kevin Nguyen, MD

Dr. Nguyen grew up Victoria, BC and completed his Biochemistry degree at McGill University before earning his medical degree at the University of British Columbia. He went on to complete his Family Medicine residency at the University of Calgary and advanced training in cosmetic botulinum toxin treatments in Toronto. To further his expertise in skin health, Dr. Nguyen completed a postgraduate Diploma in Dermatology from Cardiff University. He has a special interest in Dermatology, with a focus on medical Botox for migraines and hyperhidrosis.

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General Practitioner

Mariko Shibata, MD

Dr. Shibata completed her medical training and residency at the University of Alberta in 2011. Her husband, two children and two dogs keep her busy and full of joy. In addition to her passion for medicine, she loves to foster her enthusiasm for music and art.

General Practitioner

Adrienne Weir, MD

Dr. Adrienne Weir completed residency at Dalhousie University in 2014. She worked in rural Nova Scotia prior to returning home to Calgary in 2016. She provides full-spectrum Primary Care.

General Practitioner

Saif Zahir, MD

Dr. Saif Zahir (Dr. Z) grew up in Lethbridge, Alberta and completed his medical degree at the University of Calgary, followed by residency training in Family Medicine at Western University in London, Ontario. Since 2021, he has been pleased to serve patients at Britannia Medical Clinic in Calgary.
Dr. Z provides care for patients of all ages and stages of life. In addition to his urban practice, he also works as a rural generalist in Three Hills, Alberta, where he enjoys the breadth and variety of rural medicine.
His professional interests include geriatric medicine, mental health, and complex disease management

Our Primary Care Network Team

Health Information Coordinator and Patient Care Coordinator

The Health Information Coordinator and the Patient Care Coordinator use the clinic’s electronic medical
records system to provide robust, quality information to your doctor and assist with the coordination of
patient care to the appropriate health professionals.

Both positions work with all members of your healthcare team in a collaborative effort to engage,
encourage and support patient health. They are integral members of the team that assists your doctor to build and sustain your Patient Medical Home.

Primary Care Registered Nurses

Primary Care Registered Psychologists

Social Workers

Our Social Workers play a critical role in helping you - or you and your family - address the impact of illness, health issues, and life stressors by facilitating access to support and resources. They can assist you regardless of your age and recommend and facilitate applications and referrals to government and community agencies based on your needs and agreed-upon goals. This can include, but is not limited to:

- Basic needs, housing, transportation, and recreation

- Mental health resource navigation, family mediation, and domestic violence supports

- Disability supports and programming, medical equipment and coverage, and financial support and benefits

Using their extensive knowledge and skills, our Primary Care Registered Nurses deliver patient-centered care, review condition-specific education, and provide encouragement so you can better play an active role in your health.

Your nurse will work closely with your doctor and other member of your care team to help you work toward your health goals.

Our Primary Care Registered Nurses are trained in many area related to chronic disease and can support you with:

- Hypertension and heart health

- Diabetes, obesity, and weight management

- COPD, asthma, smoking cessation

- Various gastrointestinal issues

- Prenatal care and education

- Many other conditions, including mental health concerns

Once referred, you'll start with a 30-minute phone appointment with one of our Registered Psychologists to discuss your needs and help you find the right supports. This psychologist will provide you with self-management ideas and, depending on your preference, might also include:

- Help with navigating community-based supports

- Booking an initial appointment for therapy with your clinic's assigned Primary Care Registered Psychologist

Our Primary Care Registered Psychologists offer short-term individual therapy services and can treat a wide range of mental health needs including:

- Substance use, emotion management/regulation

- Anxiety, depression, stress, grief or loss, trauma

- Life transitions, personal growth, relationships

If you decide you want to work with your Primary Care Registered Psychologist, they will first help you identify your goals for therapy. Depending on your needs, you may gain tools for creating change, building resiliency, and coping.

Senior Services Team

Our specialized Senior Services team provides integrated, team-based care to older adults (65 years of age or older or physiologically aged) with medical issues. The comprehensive team provides access to physicians, geriatric psychiatry, pharmacy, social work, and nurses certified in seniors health.

Senior Services can:

- Complete in-depth assessments that may include cognitive screening, functional assessment, environmental risk, medication review, and fall or nutrition assessments

- Play a vital role as an advocate for patient and caregiver

- Provide recognition and support for those isolated or at risk of isolation

- Expertly navigate healthcare and community support systems

Primary Care Registered Dietitians

Our Primary Care Registered Dieticians work with patients to determine the most suitable care plan for their individual health needs and goals. They provide expert nutrition guidance and practical advice so patients can take control of their nutrition guidance and practical advice so patients can take control of their nutritional health.

Once referred, you'll start with a one-hour appointment with one of our Primary Care Registered Dieticians so they can understand your goals, existing knowledge, and the factors influencing your health and diet.

Using their expertise, they will work with you to create a care plan:

- Continued one-on-one appointments with the Primary Care Registered Dietician

- Referral to an AHS or community-based service or provide you with self-management resources

- Referral to one of our Primary Care Registered Nurses

Physiotherapists

Once referred, you'll start with a 30-minute virtual appointment (or phone call) with one of our Physiotherapists to discuss your needs in greater detail. Together, you will determine the most appropriate type of care for you going forward.

In this consultation appointment, you will share your needs and goals as they relate to your referral with the Physiotherapist who will then explain program options to you and the next steps, depending on the agreed upon care plan:

- One-on-one, in person physiotherapy appointments

- The in-person, group GLA:D Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis program

- An exercise-based rehabilitation plan developed by the Physiotherapist with you for self-management (and the Physiotherapist will follow up with you virtually in the future)

- Referral to an AHS or community-based program (e.g., Alberta Health Living Program, etc.)