Hamilton Village Medical Centre

09/30/2022

02/24/2022

[Meet Noreen, NP🌿]

Noreen completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science in 2011 from the University of British Columbia and subsequently her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the British Columbia Institute of Technology in 2014. She worked as a Registered Nurse at BC Children’s Hospital in a variety of specialities ranging from Specialty Medicine, Respirology, Cardiology and in Leadership. She then went on to complete her Master of Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree from the University of British Columbia. As a Family Nurse Practitioner Noreen has completed locums as a primary care provider caring for individuals across the lifespan. Noreen’s areas of interest include chronic disease management, pediatrics, women’s health and dermatology. She thrives to provide thorough patient-centered care and advocates for her patients to ensure they have access to the medical care they deserve. In her free time Noreen enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and baking.

02/24/2022

[Meet Marcus, PharmD, RPh🌿]

Marcus grew up in the Hamilton Village area and graduated from Hamilton Elementary School in 2005. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 2014 before completing his Doctor of Pharmacy in 2019 at the University of British Columbia. Marcus is excited to be back in the Hamilton Village area as a pharmacist and giving back to the community that he grew up in. Marcus enjoys working at Hamilton Village PharmaSave compared to the big chain pharmacies as he has been able to spend more time connecting with patients and helping them learn about their medical conditions and optimize pharmacotherapy. In his free time, Marcus enjoys snowboarding, boxing, and experimenting in the kitchen.

09/22/2021

[Meet Dr. Parm Bisla, CD🌿]

Dr. Parm Bisla is a graduate from the University of Western States Chiropractic School and also holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Cell Biology from the University of Western States and in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology from Simon Fraser University. He gained a passion for this profession after religiously taking medication for sports injuries and frustrated by the little to no improvements he saw. He later resorted to seeing a chiropractor and eventually set out on his own journey to become one, after realizing the potential it had to change lives. Dr. Bisla believes that educating his patients is imperative so they have a better understanding of what we are trying to accomplish. He works towards creating a relationship with his patients that is not focused merely on their current discomfort, but rather one that leads his patients on the path to a healthier lifestyle. He finds his role very fulfilling and takes pride in helping his patients become pain free.

Dr. Bisla has treated patients from all walks of life, ranging from 2 weeks to 104 years of age and his areas of expertise include pain management, proactive healthcare and anti-aging. Outside of work, Dr. Bisla’s interests include sports, cars and science.

09/22/2021

[Meet Milan🌿]

Milan completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Physiology and Kinesiology at Simon Fraser University in 2012 and subsequently his Masters Degree in Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia in 2015. Milan brings 10+ years of experience to our team at Hamilton Village Health Centre with additional training in Acupuncture level 1 and 2 as well as Manual and Manipulative Physical Therapy (Level 1). His areas of expertise include sports injuries, pre- and post-operative rehabilitation, as well as ICBC and work place injuries. In his spare time, Milan enjoys playing soccer, weight lifting and fishing.

09/22/2021

[Meet Justine🌿]

Justine completed her Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science in 2013 and subsequently her Doctor of Pharmacy at the University of British Columbia in 2019. Justine has spent the past 2 years maneuvering the world of chain pharmacies as a community pharmacist and understanding the areas requiring improvement in a metrics-driven system. She is passionate about patient-centered care and providing her patients with as many options as possible when it comes to taking control of their health. Her holistic approach stems from her South Asian background and being exposed to Ayurvedic medicine by her mom growing up. She is proud to make available a variety of self-curated holistic beauty and wellness products at The Farmacy Wellness Boutique located exclusively at HV Medical! Justine is an advocate for Mental Health and incorporating self-care regimens into our busy lives to encourage a sustainable well-balanced lifestyle. In her spare time, Justine enjoys high-intensity interval training, down-time with her husband and family as well as getting creative in the kitchen!

09/22/2021

[Meet Dr Parm Brar, MD🌿]

Dr. Brar completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Life Science at the University of British Columbia where he was a varsity athlete in Track and Field. His journey at UBC did not end there and he went on to complete his MD degree, followed by the Family Practice Residency Program at Surrey Memorial Hospital. During his residency, Dr. Brar thrived in the emergency department and with the encouragement of his colleagues, went on to complete his fellowship in emergency medicine.

His experiences as both a family doctor and an emergency room physician have allowed him to identify inconsistencies in the transfer of information from discharge to primary care in the community. As a result, Dr. Brar is passionate about developing a system that limits such gaps and reduces unnecessary follow-up hospital visits. Dr. Brar is currently the Medical Lead at Hamilton Village Residential Care and his areas of expertise include addiction medicine, geriatrics, minor surgical procedures, and pain management. In his spare time, you will find Dr. Brar hanging out with his family at home, enjoying a round of golf, playing ice hockey or on a long bike ride.

09/22/2021

[Meet Amanda🌿]
Our Patient Care Coordinator Amanda holds down the fort at HV Medical. After immigrating from Australia, Amanda spent the following 15 years as a manager in the customer service industry before making the transition into the healthcare field.

From an early age, Amanda developed a passion for alternative health therapies. Her extensive travels throughout Europe and Asia further fueled this passion, which made for a natural fit with the inclusive and integrated community of care at Hamilton Village Medical Centre. Amanda is excited to be able to combine her customer service experience with a team that is changing the current healthcare paradigm by merging conventional and alternative therapies. In her spare time, Amanda loves spending time with her husband and two young sons. She is also an expert in baby massage and enjoys exploring homeopathic remedies and meditation.