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Hi, I am Amitabh,

I grew up in the small city of Bilaspur, India. After completing my medical degree in Raipur (India), I moved to England for my medical residency training.

In 2008 I moved with my wife and 2 boys to the Comox Valley -the place where I am fortunate enough to work and play. I am a keen amateur photographer and enjoy biking, skiing, badminton and spending time with my family.

My postgraduate experience in the U.K. includes several years spent working in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Paediatrics / Neonatology and Family Practice.

I have been working as a Family Physician at Courtenay Medical Associates since 2008 and as a GP Oncologist since 2013

Dr Amitabh Bakshi

MBBS MRCGP CCFP

DCH Diploma in Child Health (RCPCH)

GP Oncology (Cancer Care)

Hi, I am Peter.

I trained at Birmingham University Medical School in England, my residency was at the Dudley vocational training scheme, attached to the West Midlands Deanery,

I worked for 19 years as a GP and medical educator in, England before moving to beautiful BC and Courtenay.

In addition to family practice, I am an experienced teacher in medical education

Outside of the office, my passion is for family time, the great outdoors and a lifelong dedication to my soccer team: Derby County.

Dr Peter Gee

MB ChB DRCOG DFFP MRCGP CCFP
UBC Clinical Assistant Professor; UVic Affiliate Assistant Professor

Hi, I am Adam,

Having practised in Worcester in the UK for 11 years, I moved with my wife and our two young boys to the Comox Valley in 2011 and assumed the practice of Dr John Fitzpatrick. Our boys are both now at University.

Aside from enjoying my work at Courtenay Medical Associates, I enjoy mountain and gravel biking, alpine and backcountry skiing, and fishing (when I catch!).

I also am involved in Medical Leadership and through 2026 will be the President of Doctors of BC, the organisation representing 17,000 physicians in British Columbia.

Dr Adam Thompson

MBBS MRCGP CCFP

Hi, I am Xander,

Originally from Cape Town, South Africa, I've been practicing
family medicine in Canada since 2015. After nearly a decade in Prince
Rupert, I moved to the Comox Valley in 2024. When I am not caring for
patients, you’ll find me outdoors—hiking, biking, gardening or fishing
in the beautiful region I now proudly call home.

Dr Xander Van Der Poll

PHOTO SHORTLY

Hi I am Paul.

I am originally from Oregon, where I did my medical training and Family Medicine training. I set up and owned a medical clinic in Stayton Oregon. I also did emergency relief medicine in disaster areas such as Nepal, Haiti, Niger and others. I hold a diploma in Tropical and Travel Medicine.

I am fully licensed with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC as a Family Physician.

For the last few years I have been working as the Regional Medical Officer for the Department of State building and providing care in clinic models for the US diplomatic service.

I'm delighted to be settling in the Comox Valley, where you'll find me exploring my new area, taking photos and hiking the outdoors. I look forward to meeting you all.

Dr Paul Neumann MD.