Dear Patients

We are happy to announce that we have found a replacement to provide ongoing health care to you and your family.

As of April 1, 2023, Dr. Atika Haider will be taking over Dr. Samiee’s practice at the Woodbridge Medical Centre Family Health Team (WMC FHT). Dr. Atika Haider, was raised in Dubai UAE and attended medical school in Pakistan. She graduated from Ziauddin Medical University, Pakistan in 2003. Dr. Haider worked in Pakistan for about two years of internship and then moved to Canada where she completed her family medicine residency at Queens University, Kingston site in 2014. Since then, she has been in family practice in Southeastern Ontario. She has 2 children and enjoys her free time with her family and loves to travel. Dr. Haider is looking forward to joining the WMC FHT family.

Dr. Haider will be taking over Dr. Samiee’s schedule, and all current appointments will continue as planned. In order, to fulfil the Ministry of Health’s requirement, you will need to re-enroll and sign the enclosed Patient Enrolment and Consent to Release Personal Health Information with Dr. Haider. Please return the consent form either by email: wmcmail@rogers.com, by fax: 905-893-8218, by mail or in person.

Until then, I am a happy to announce that Dr. Harkanwal Gill will be returning on January 31, 2023 from her medical leave. She has recovered well, and she is excited to return to work. Dr. Gill will be bridging the gap until Dr. Haider takes over in April 2023.

You continue to have access to the integrated health professionals and many of you are already familiar with our Nurses, Nurse Practitioner, Pharmacist, Dietician and Mental Health Team. Additionally, you will continue to have access to our family physicians through the 7 days a week walk-in and urgent care services. Your medical records will remain at WMC FHT and you will continue to have full access to them for your ongoing care at the clinic.

We anticipate a seamless transition and look forward to continuing to provide you with the quality comprehensive health care services. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us should you have any questions or concerns during this time. You can contact our Administrative Services Manager, Alice Jayasingh via Pomelo Patient Portal.

Sincerely,
Woodbridge Medical Centre FHT