Newly recruited family physician joins Red Deer clinic

A newly recruited family doctor is now available to provide care to residents in Red Deer and the surrounding area.  

Dr. Ghafoor Ahmad is working out of Easthill Medical Clinic in Red Deer and provides hospitalist and long-term care coverage at the Red Deer Regional Health Centre.   

"Family doctors are vital to the health of Alberta families and communities,” said Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health and MLA for Red Deer-North. "The addition of physicians like Dr. Ahmad helps ensure timely access to services for people in our community and beyond."  

Jason Stephan, MLA for Red Deer-South added, "Red Deer is the third largest city in the best province in Canada. It is good to see medical professionals coming to Red Deer to serve families and individuals in our wonderful community."  

Six physicians now practise out of Easthill Medical Clinic.  

Ahmad received his medical education in Pakistan and has worked as a sonographer in Red Deer since 2009.   

"This is the city where my three kids graduated from high school and went to university, so I value it very much," he said.   

In his free time, Ahmad loves gardening and reading history books.  

Individuals needing a family doctor can call 403-343-0115 to arrange a meet-and-greet appointment. 

Alberta Health Services (AHS) continues to recruit physicians across the Central Zone to meet community needs.   

AHS has physician resource planners who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities. They work closely with various community partners and organizations, such as the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, and independent physician recruitment and retention committees.  

**With information provided by AHS

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