Our clinic is a full service practice that offers comprehensive primary medical care and expertise in the management of addictions. Our professional team is here to help you with any questions or concerns.
DR. LORNE CLEARSKY,
MD CCFP FRCPC DABAM
Medical Director
Dr. Lorne Clearsky specializes in Public Health and Preventive Medicine and is a Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine. He served as Chief Medical Officer of Health for the Northwest Territories and was born in the Waywayseecappo First Nation Manitoba.
Medical Care
DR. SAJIDA AFRIDI,
MBBS, MPH, MBA FRCPC, DABPM, DABAM, FASAM, DABOM
Dr Afridi has developed a comprehensive, hands-on approach through work in various settings, including Emergency Departments, inpatient care, detox programs, Rapid Access Addiction Medicine Clinics (RAAM), Community clinics, and telehealth services.
TRACEY DAY,
FAMILY NP
Tracey Day is a Nurse Practitioner (NP) in British Columbia, Canada, who specializes in mental health and addiction care. She has worked extensively in addiction medicine, particularly in collaboration with the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), which is a leader in the province's efforts to improve addiction treatment and harm reduction services.
CHRISTINE FISCHER,
RN
Christine’s interest in continued learning and passion for mental health, addiction medicine, and recovery make her a good choice for the role of Register Nurse at the VPAC clinic. She is also a Clinical Nursing Instructor who assists with BC Children's Hospital systems development.
TING LUU,
RPH
Ting brings years of experience managing pharmacies that specialize in mental health & addiction. Ting consults directly with the VPAC interdisciplinary team to best support the medication needs of our patients.
MIKE WILCOX,
BSC, BA
Mike is instrumental in the day-to-day operations of the VPAC clinic. Mike is a double graduate from the University of Victoria (BSc Major in Psych and Math, BA in Philosophy, minor in applied ethics).
Clinic Staff
JARED WIGLE
Jared coordinates scheduling for clients with additional reporting requirements, such as Union or Treatment Centre patients.
ISABELLE GRONDIN
Isabelle brings her extensive education and pharmacy experience to the VPAC clinic. She is the backbone of the VPAC office operations, providing essential administrative support that ensures patients receive the best possible care.
GUMSHAL KAUR
Gumshal brings a client-first approach to Medical Office Administration to VPAC. Her years of experience in addiction medicine are an asset that reduces client wait, and increases positive outcomes.
