Medical Director Dr. Shahebina Walji, MD, CCFP Dr. Shahebina Walji is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She received her medical degree from McMaster University and her Family Medicine designation from the University of Toronto. She offers clinical teaching to family medicine residents, and is extensively involved in the development of professional education programs to increase knowledge about obesity and its treatments to practicing health professionals. As the Medical Director of Calgary Weight Management Centre, Dr. Walji works with a specialized team to…
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Medical Director: Dr. Shahebina Walji, MD, CCFP, ABOM Diplomat
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Medical Lead, Eating Disorders: Dr. Helen Cho, MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP
Medical Lead, Eating Disorders Dr. Helen Cho, MD, CCFP, FCFP, NCMP Dr. Helen Cho received her medical degree and family medicine specialty from the University of Alberta. She obtained her Fellowship in Family Medicine in 2004 and is a Clinical Lecturer for the Department of Family Medicine Residency Program at the University of Calgary. After 19 years of practicing comprehensive family medicine, she decided to pursue additional special interests in women's health and weight management. Dr. Cho has additional training in eating disorders and has worked as a physician with the Calgary Eating Disorders Program. She also has had additional training in…
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Medical Doctor: Dr. Saumya Selvaraj, MD, CCFP
Medical Doctor Dr. Saumya Selvaraj, MD, CCFP Dr. Saumya Selvaraj received her medical degree in her hometown of Saskatoon at the University of Saskatchewan before completing her Family Medicine residency through the University of Calgary. Dr. Selvaraj is passionate about preventive healthcare and believes strongly in the role of lifestyle management as a key intervention in the treatment of chronic diseases and conditions. She enjoys working alongside patients in a collaborative manner when it comes to their medical care. Dr. Selvaraj was first exposed to the CWMC® as a resident physician during her training and quickly identified with the vision and approach…
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Medical Doctor: Dr. Clinton Logan, MD, CCFP
Medical Doctor Dr. Clinton Logan, MD, CCFP Dr. Clinton Logan is a native of rural northwestern Alberta and one of the newest physicians to join our team. He works as a full-time family physician and divides his time between his general family practice and his work here at the Calgary Weight Management Centre. Dr. Logan obtained his Bachelor of Science degree at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon, where a part of his focus was on the biochemical sciences as well as health and nutrition. He developed a keen interest in nutrition and weight management during that time and recognized its importance to…
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Medical Doctor: Dr. Marcella Cronkhite, MD, MCFP
Medical Doctor Dr. Marcella Cronkhite, MD, MCFP Dr. Marcella Cronkhite is very passionate about providing patient-centered, evidence-based medical care, and has an interest in women’s health and weight management. She first worked with the CWMC® team during her residency training, and was impressed with the holistic nature of the approach taken at the clinic when supporting clients with their weight management goals. After practicing in general family practice for nearly two years, she has decided to focus on weight management, working primarily in the CWMC® clinic and also part time in a family medicine clinic. Dr. Cronkhite graduated from Dalhousie Medical School in…
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Medical Doctor: Dr. Jahan Lakhani, MD, CCFP
Medical Doctor Dr. Jahan Lakhani, MB BCh BAO, CCFP Dr. Jahan Lakhani is very passionate about preventative medicine and weight management. She first worked at CWMC® during her residency, where she was excited by the multidisciplinary approach used to help patients achieve their health goals and joined the team shortly after she finished her training. Dr. Lakhani graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and completed her Family Residency in Calgary, which has always been her home. She is also a Clinical Lecturer for the University of Calgary Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Lakhani splits her time between CWMC® and her…
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