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Katherine Koroluk
Dr. Fadi Elias
Katherine is a primary care team pharmacist and lifelong environmentalist. She completed her training at the University of Toronto and University Health Network, and has been part of the Thames Valley Family Health Team since 2018. Her environmentalism started early when she volunteered to sort the recycling bins in her elementary school classroom, and has evolved into everyday actions like riding her bike to work around London. She loves to be outdoors, especially growing organic food in her vegetable garden. Her commitment to environmental sustainability has taken on new meaning since she and her husband welcomed their son Cassian in late 2024.
Dr. Fadi Elias is an academic vascular surgeon and Associate Professor of Surgery at McMaster University. He is part of Hamilton Health Sciences and also a physician partner at One Vascular, where he works alongside Dr. Theodore Rapanos to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered vascular care across Ontario. Dr. Elias practices and operates at both Hamilton General Hospital and Joseph Brant Hospital, providing advanced vascular and endovascular care to patients across the region. Dr. Elias completed his medical studies at McMaster University and has built a distinguished career in vascular surgery, supported by numerous peer-reviewed publications and contributions to groundbreaking clinical research. He completed advanced fellowship training in both endovascular and open aortic surgery at Paris University in France, equipping him with specialized expertise in the management of complex aortic and vascular disease. He is also the former Program Director of the Vascular Surgery Residency Program at McMaster University, where he played a key role in training and mentoring the next generation of vascular surgeons. His clinical practice and academic work focus on advancing modern vascular therapies, improving patient outcomes, and strengthening collaboration between community physicians and specialized vascular services. Dr. Elias continues to play a leading role in the evolution of vascular care through innovation, education, and clinical excellence.
Dr. Elie Gharib
Attended medical school at Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry in London with internal
medicine and nephrology training at Western. Adjuvant professor at Western University and
clinical nephrologist at St Thomas Elgin General Hospital.
Dr. Amanda Wiebe
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Payal Patel
Payal Patel is a Clinical Pharmacist and Academic Lead at Thames Valley Family Health Team, Adjunct Assistant Professor at Western University, and the TVFHT Academic Detailing Lead in partnership with the Centre for Effective Practice.
With over 25 years of experience in primary care, she focuses on translating critically appraised evidence into practical, team-based clinical care. Through Academic Detailing,
Dr. Eric Wong
Dr. Wong is a practicing academic family physician and Professor and Associate Chair in the
Department of Family Medicine, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University.
He is also the President-Elect of the Ontario College of Family Physicians.
He has held various educational leadership roles and currently serves as Clinical Director for Practice Ready Ontario, a practice ready assessment program for internationally trained family physicians administered by Touchstone Institute, and Interim Medical Director for the Thames Valley Family Health Team.
He’s trying to visit all the National Parks and National Park Reserves in Canada. He’s at 36/48!
Dr. Jamie Wickett
Dr. Jamie Wickett is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Western University. She works as a clinical team leader at the Victoria Family Medical Centre, an academic teaching centre in London, ON. She practices comprehensive Family Medicine with special interests in palliative care and care of the elderly. Dr. Wickett is currently the LHSC Department of Family Medicine Physician Lead Academics, Research and Quality Improvement. She has been recognized for excellence in teaching and education with a Schulich Award of Excellence for Postgraduate Education and a Canadian Association for Medical Education Certificate of Merit.
Roberta Heale
Roberta Heale, DNP, PhD has been an NP for twenty-six years with a career including healthcare, education, and advocacy. In addition to NP practice, she is a full professor at Laurentian University in the School of Nursing. She is involved in NP organizations, and in education and research. Roberta was a co-founder of Canadas first Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (NPLC) in Sudbury, Ontario, a landmark change to healthcare
delivery in Canada.
Roberta practiced in comprehensive primary healthcare settings for over two decades until she decided to focus on the care of women in mid-life and beyond. She became a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner reflecting her commitment to holistic and patient-centered care. In 2022, she launched the Virtual Menopause Clinic, offering not only patient care but also valuable resources through courses, blogs, webinars, and YouTube videos, further empowering patients, and healthcare professionals alike.
Dr. Jane Philpott
Dr. Jane Philpott was appointed Chair of Ontario’s Primary Care Action Team in December 2024 with a mandate to ensure that everyone in Ontario is connected to primary care by 2029.
Dr. Philpott is a family physician who served as the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences at Queen’s University and director of its School of Medicine.
She previously held several senior roles in the Government of Canada, including Minister of Health, Minister of Indigenous Services and President of the Treasury Board, and spent more than 30 years in family medicine and global health.
She is the author of “Health for All: A Doctor’s Prescription for a Healthier Canada,” that outlines her vision for rebuilding our health systems to provide primary care access for everyone.
Dr. Lise Bondy
Dr. Lise Bondy completed her internal medicine and infectious diseases training at the University of Toronto, then completed fellowship training in hepatology at the University of Toronto with a focus on viral hepatitis. She is an ID consultant for the Elgin Middlesex Detention Centre. She is the physician lead of the Antimicrobial Stewardship program at St. Joseph's Health Care London. She has completed the Certificate in Healthcare Quality through CQUINS.
Amy Aasen
Amy Aasen holds a BMSc (Hons.) in Microbiology and Immunology from Western University and completed both her BScPhm and PharmD at the University of Toronto. She currently works as an Antimicrobial Stewardship and Drug Information pharmacist at St. Joseph’s Health Care London. Interests include beta-lactam allergies, general infectious diseases, and quality improvement.
Dr. Elena Matusa
Completed medical school in Romania and Family Medicine residency at Western University. Practicing family medicine in London, Ontario, with a particular interest in community palliative care.
Adjunct Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at Western University and teaching residents in my community practice. I find teaching both grounding and energizing—it keeps me clinically sharp, fosters continuous growth, and strengthens my ability to support learners as a trusted mentor.
Recipient of the 2025 Schulich Award of Excellence in Distributed Education.
Dr. Joanne Hammond
As a medical clerk on surgery in 1982, Jo-Anne Hammond recognized that the woman on the surgical floor didn’t have a rectal shelf. It was a pessary! She suggested it to be removed to reassess the rectal findings, but the resident neither knew how to do it nor cared to try. The woman continued on with her G.I. investigations.
Knowledge about pessaries in a family practice is imperative. Learning how to remove, clean and re-insert pessaries is important and helps some women immensely. That’s what you’ll learn today! Plus tips and tricks to help women do their own pessary care.
Jo-Anne Hammond is a professor in family medicine and OB/GYN and has practiced in London for the past 39 years.