Our Team
Dr. Tina Chanchlani
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Originally from Mississauga, Dr. Tina Chanchlani completed her medical school in England at the University of Leicester. She moved back to Canada to complete her family practice residency in Prince George, BC, through the University of British Columbia, where she trained in full-spectrum family medicine before returning to the GTA.
She practices a patient-centred approach and strives to ensure patients are active partners in their care. She has a special interest in women's health, including sexual health and contraceptive counseling.
Dr. David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy graduated medicine from University College Dublin, Ireland. After medical school, he spent some time in Australia working in hospital medicine and was an associate lecturer with the University of Queensland. Later he moved to the United Kingdom and completed family medicine training in Cambridge.
He enjoys Family Medicine because it provides the opportunity to care for patients of all ages, from newborns to older adults. He is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centred, and evidence-based care. His special interests include sexual health, LGBTQ+ health including HIV and PrEP prescribing. He believes in supporting and empowering patients to lead their healthiest lives through patient education, health promotion, and professional support.
Dr. Abirami Raveendran
Dr. Raveendran has an undergraduate degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Master’s of Science in Global Health from McMaster University. She graduated from AUC School of Medicine and completed her Family Medicine Residency at the University of Massachusetts Medical School. Her interests include preventative medicine, acute care, chronic illness management, leadership and advocacy. She is committed to providing high quality medical care and is excited to be part of this clinic team!
Dr. Jon Penner-Chea
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Dr. Penner-Chea completed medical school at the University of Alberta and family medicine residency at the University of Saskatchewan. He practiced family medicine in Saskatchewan before moving to Toronto.
Dr. Penner-Chea focuses on providing compassionate patient-centered care to people from all walks of life. His special interests include mental health, chronic disease management, and care of the elderly.
Outside of work he is an avid sports fan and enjoys spending time with his family and dogs in the city.
Dr. Molly Gamble
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Dr. Molly Gamble is originally from Southwestern Ontario. She graduated from Saint James Medical School and completed her residency training at the University of Saskatchewan. She practiced full-scope rural family medicine in Saskatchewan before moving back to Toronto. She has experience in acute care medicine, care of the elderly, chronic disease management, sexual health and gender-affirming care. Prior to medical school Dr. Gamble worked in the field of HIV research.
Dr. Gamble hopes to develop a trusting and long-lasting relationship with her patients. She values continuity of care and practices preventative medicine. Dr. Gamble hopes to educate and motivate patients to lead healthy lives and promotes exercise and mindfulness.
Dr. Abdul Moin Baloch
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Dr. Baloch is an experienced family physician, holding MRCGP (Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners) in Family Medicine from the UK and CCFP (Certification in the College of Family Physicians) from the College of Family Physicians of Canada. With over 20 years of clinical experience spanning various medical specialties, he brings a wealth of knowledge to your healthcare journey. Additionally, he earned his degree in Sports and Exercise Medicine from the distinguished Faculty of Sport and Exercise Medicine in the UK.
Furthermore, he has expertise in Women's and Children's Health. Dr. Baloch is committed to delivering exceptional care while staying at the forefront of the latest medical advancements.
Dr. Baloch's approach is rooted in patient-centered care, marked by professionalism, compassion, and a deep sense of respect from both his colleagues and patients. His extensive clinical history covers the entire spectrum of healthcare, from caring for newborn babies to specialised care for the elderly. Dr. Baloch stands as your trusted partner in your pursuit of improved health and well-being.
Dr. Prashen Govender
Dr. Prashen Govender was born in Durban, South Africa and grew up in Winnipeg, Manitoba. He graduated medicine at the University of Manitoba Medical School and completed family medicine residency at the University of Manitoba. He practiced family medicine in Winnipeg before moving to Ontario in 2022.
He has practiced walk in and family medicine in Brampton since March 2022. He is excited to join Beacon Health. His interests include immigrant health and chronic disease management.
Dr. Yousaf Khan
Dr. Yousaf Khan is an experienced family physician with over 20 years of practice in family, forensic and emergency medicine. He completed his family practice training in Wales and is a member of both the Royal College of General Practitioners (UK) and the College of Family Physicians of Canada.
Dr. Khan has undertaken postgraduate work in chronic pain management with Cardiff University and legal medicine from Ulster University in Belfast. As an approved GP trainer and honorary tutor for Cardiff University, Dr. Khan is dedicated to medical education and has recently served as the Director for the Foundation Program of Welsh Doctors.
His areas of special interest include dermatology, chronic disease management, substance use disorder, preventive medicine and gender affirming care. Dr. Khan is committed to providing holistic care, educating patients about the importance of preventive care and working with families and healthcare teams for the wellbeing of local communities in Ontario. His approach ensures that patients receive comprehensive care that addresses their physical, emotional and social needs.
Dr. Michael O'Riordan
Dr. Michael O’Riordan is originally from Kilkenny in Ireland. He completed his medical school training at University College Cork, Ireland. He undertook specialist training in general internal medicine prior to completing his residency in Family Medicine through the Irish College of General Practitioners, Ireland. He worked as a family physician in inner city Dublin for several years prior to moving to Toronto.
He has a special interest in men’s health, chronic disease management, dermatology, care of the elderly and palliative care. Dr O’Riordan is committed to providing a holistic approach to patient care, and working with patients, on their terms, to help them achieve their optimal physical and mental health.
In his free time he enjoys spending time with his family, exercising and exploring different foods, cultures and experiences.
Allergy, Immunology & Internal Medicine
Dr. Winder Gill is an Adult/Pediatric Clinical Immunologist, Allergist, and Internist who completed her Internal Medicine training, followed by a Fellowship in Clinical Immunology and Allergy, both at the University of Toronto. She is certified by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. She currently provides services throughout the entire province, urban and remote, through several clinic locations and also virtual care, and has also served as the Program Director of Clinical Immunology and Allergy at Western University.
Dr. Gill is committed to providing up to date evidence-based care. She has an avid interest in rare disease and immunologic disorders, and is a passionate advocate for her patients.
Dr. Gill cares for both adult and pediatric patients alike, for the following conditions Allergic and Immunologic disorders, as well as Internal Medicine Consultations. Given her specialties and interests, she sees many complex disorders and would be pleased to review any additional referrals for such conditions.
Allergies: Food, Environmental, Venom, Drug, Latex, Anaphylaxis
Respiratory Conditions: Asthma and Allergic Respiratory Disorders, Complex Respiratory Disorders, ILD, GLILD, IPF, Cystic Fibrosis, COPD
Dermatologic Disorders: Urticaria/Angioedema, Allergic and Irritant Contact Dermatitis, Atopic Dermatitis, Vasculitis, Immunologic disorders, Vitiligo, Psoriasis
Immunologic Disorders: Immunedeficiencies, Autoimmune and Autoinflammatory disorders, Immunedysregulation, Mastocytosis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Genetic Disorders
Allergic/Immunologic Therapies: Immunotherapy (Sublingual/Subcutaneous), IVIG/SCIG, and Biologic therapy
Sports Medicine
Dr. Matt He is a sports medicine physician at Beacon Health. He has a Masters in Sports Exercise Medicine and a Medical degree from Western University.
Dr. He has experience covering numerous sports at different levels, including professional basketball, varsity hockey, high school rugby, and club lacrosse.
Dr. He manages a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions ranging from acute injuries to chronic conditions. He can assist in determining a specific diagnosis, doing injections when needed, ordering the right imaging tests and recommending treatment options.
Physiotherapy
Dr. Ali D. Kanji, DPT was born and raised in Toronto, Canada.
He graduated with his Bachelor's from the University of Toronto in 2002, as one of the school's top 40 graduates over the past 40 years.
He completed his Doctorate in Physical Therapy at Daemen University in Buffalo in 2005, and post-Doctoral studies at Johns Hopkins University in 2006.
Dr. Kanji has working in outpatient rehabilitation in Maryland for the past 15 years. He founded Baltimore Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, which dominated as Maryland's largest rehabilitation agency between 2010-2020.
Dr. Kanji has recently moved back to Toronto, and is pleased to join Beacon Health as Allied Health Director. He is a certified manual therapist and a dry needing instructor. He specializes in the integration of Therapeutic Modalities, Manual Therapies and Medical Management to maximize patient outcome, post-injury.
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Dietitian
Alissa Steinberg is a Registered Dietitian and Certified Diabetes Educator with 14+ years of clinical experience at SickKids Hospital, Unity Healthy, Markham Family Healthy Team and University of Toronto - Faculty of Medicine. As the founder of Healthy U, a nutrition-focused business offering individual counselling and consulting services, Alissa's goal is to help translate clinical recommendations into practical advice that can be easily integrated into a healthy living plan.
Alissa specializes in both children and adult populations, and is an expert in the areas of weight management, metabolic health (high blood sugars, high cholesterol, fatty liver), hormone balance (PCOS, fertility, pregnancy and menopause), and infant nutrition (introduction to solids, picky eating, energy boosting), and many more.
Alissa utilizes motivational interviewing principles in her approach to help empower her clients with the necessary tools they need to succeed in their health journey.
Chiropractic Care
Dr. Raheema Kanji-Naran obtained her Doctor of Chiropractic degree at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College after earning a Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Queen’s University. She has taken many post-graduate courses including courses in chronic pain, orthopaedics, and manual therapies. In 2023, she received her certification in Accelerating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare.
With over 20 years of experience, she has successfully treated a range of musculoskeletal conditions including sports injuries, motor vehicle accident injuries, and workplace injuries.
She uses hands-on techniques to treat disorders related to the joints, muscles, spine, and nervous system. She provides a thorough assessment for every patient and a customized treatment plan tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her approach includes the use of spinal manipulative therapy, joint mobilizations, active release techniques (ART®), soft tissue therapies, modalities (shockwave therapy, laser therapy, electrotherapy, ultrasound therapy), therapeutic exercises, and custom-made orthotics. She is a member of the College of Chiropractors of Ontario (CCO), the Ontario Chiropractic Association (OCA), the Canadian Chiropractic Association (CCA), and the Canadian Chiropractic Protective Association (CCPA).
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