OUR VISION
At Durham Care Clinic + Pharmacy, we envision a community where every individual receives comprehensive, integrated, and compassionate healthcare. We strive to be the cornerstone of holistic well-being, providing exemplary medical services and pharmaceutical care under one roof. Our vision is to empower patients to lead healthier lives by offering personalized, patient-centered care that emphasizes prevention, education, and collaboration among healthcare professionals. Through innovation, dedication, and a commitment to excellence, we aim to set new standards in healthcare delivery, ensuring that every person entrusted to our care experiences the highest quality of life possible.
OUR VISION
Durham Care Clinic + Pharmacy’s vision is to provide complete family medical care, leading specialist consultation and personalized medication services all within one space. This optimal patient care model will be offered in a fast, professional, and efficient manner. Durham Care Clinic + Pharmacy aims to revolutionize the way you interact with healthcare, tailoring your unique health needs to your individual lifestyle. Our goal is to improve your overall health outcomes through various points of contact
KHALID BHATTI, M.PHARM, R.PH., CDE
PHARMACIST
DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY
DIRECTOR OF DIABETES EDUCATION
In his role as the Director of Pharmacy for Durham Care Clinic + Pharmacy, Khalid spearheads a team dedicated to delivering unparalleled pharmaceutical services. His vision extends beyond merely dispensing medications; he is passionately involved in optimizing patient outcomes, ensuring medication adherence, and fostering a patient-centric approach to healthcare.
As the Director of the Durham Care Diabetes Education Program, Khalid has taken a leadership role in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage diabetes effectively. With a focus on comprehensive education, he strives to enhance the quality of life for those living with diabetes, emphasizing the importance of self-care, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
Khalid Bhatti's commitment to healthcare excellence is not only reflected in his professional achievements but also in his dedication to community well-being. Through innovative programs and a patient-first philosophy, he is instrumental in creating a healthcare environment that goes beyond conventional norms.
DR. RISHI HANDA, MD, ABIM
INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Rishi Handa serves as the Medical Director for Durham Care Clinic + Pharmacy, Director of the Durham Care Diabetes Education Program, and the Director of Research at Handa Medicine Research and Centricity Oshawa.
Dr. Handa embarked on his medical journey in New Jersey, USA, where he served as the Chief Resident, Instructor of Medicine, and Cardiac Rehab Supervisor. Today, he brings this extensive background to his practice at Durham Care Clinic in Oshawa, serving as an internal medicine specialist.
His professional interests are as diverse as they are impactful. Dr. Handa is particularly passionate about diabetes, thyroid diseases, weight management, and cardiology. As a Collaborating Physician at various diabetes education centers, he actively contributes to advancing diabetes care and education in the community. Dr. Handa's commitment to education extends beyond his patients as he frequently speaks for his fellow health care providers.
As the Principal Investigator at the Centricity Research site, Dr. Handa leads groundbreaking research initiatives, focusing on a spectrum of cardio-metabolic disorders, pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge and contributing to the advancement of healthcare.
DR. DAMIAN WIJEYESINGHE, MD, CCFP, NASM-CPT
FAMILY MEDICINE, CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, ADJUNCT PROF. AT QUEENS's UNIVERSITY.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT EDUCATION
Dr. Damian Wijeyesinghe graduated from the University of Toronto's Family Medicine program in 2013. He has amassed over a decade of clinical experience in family practice, emergency medicine and hospital-based medicine.
He has a special interest in diabetes and obesity and is actively involved as an investigator in clinical trials focused on advancing treatment modalities and improving outcomes in these areas. He has also been appointed assistant professor at Queen's University Department of Family Medicine.
Driven by a passion for health and fitness, Dr. Wijeyesinghe has obtained certification as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He hopes to provide his patients with a comprehensive understanding of their health and well-being, while empowering them to achieve optimal health.
KHALID BHATTI, M.PHARM, R.PH., CDE
PHARMACIST
DIRECTOR OF PHARMACY
DIRECTOR OF DIABETES EDUCATION
In his role as the Director of Pharmacy for Durham Care Clinic + Pharmacy, Khalid spearheads a team dedicated to delivering unparalleled pharmaceutical services. His vision extends beyond merely dispensing medications; he is passionately involved in optimizing patient outcomes, ensuring medication adherence, and fostering a patient-centric approach to healthcare.
As the Director of the Durham Care Diabetes Education Program, Khalid has taken a leadership role in empowering individuals with the knowledge and skills to manage diabetes effectively. With a focus on comprehensive education, he strives to enhance the quality of life for those living with diabetes, emphasizing the importance of self-care, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.
Khalid Bhatti's commitment to healthcare excellence is not only reflected in his professional achievements but also in his dedication to community well-being. Through innovative programs and a patient-first philosophy, he is instrumental in creating a healthcare environment that goes beyond conventional norms.
DR. RISHI HANDA, MD, ABIM
INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
Dr. Rishi Handa serves as the Medical Director for Durham Care Clinic + Pharmacy, Director of the Durham Care Diabetes Education Program, and the Director of Research at Handa Medicine Research and Centricity Oshawa.
Dr. Handa embarked on his medical journey in New Jersey, USA, where he served as the Chief Resident, Instructor of Medicine, and Cardiac Rehab Supervisor. Today, he brings this extensive background to his practice at Durham Care Clinic in Oshawa, serving as an internal medicine specialist.
His professional interests are as diverse as they are impactful. Dr. Handa is particularly passionate about diabetes, thyroid diseases, weight management, and cardiology. As a Collaborating Physician at various diabetes education centers, he actively contributes to advancing diabetes care and education in the community. Dr. Handa's commitment to education extends beyond his patients as he frequently speaks for his fellow health care providers.
As the Principal Investigator at the Centricity Research site, Dr. Handa leads groundbreaking research initiatives, focusing on a spectrum of cardio-metabolic disorders, pushing the boundaries of medical knowledge and contributing to the advancement of healthcare.
DR. DAMIAN WIJEYESINGHE, MD, CCFP, NASM-CPT
FAMILY MEDICINE, CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER, ADJUNCT PROF. AT QUEENS's UNIVERSITY.
MEDICAL DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT EDUCATION
Dr. Damian Wijeyesinghe graduated from the University of Toronto's Family Medicine program in 2013. He has amassed over a decade of clinical experience in family practice, emergency medicine and hospital-based medicine.
He has a special interest in diabetes and obesity and is actively involved as an investigator in clinical trials focused on advancing treatment modalities and improving outcomes in these areas. He has also been appointed assistant professor at Queen's University Department of Family Medicine.
Driven by a passion for health and fitness, Dr. Wijeyesinghe has obtained certification as a personal trainer through the National Academy of Sports Medicine. He hopes to provide his patients with a comprehensive understanding of their health and well-being, while empowering them to achieve optimal health.
CLINIC AND PHARMACY
THE TEAM
FAMILY PHYSICIANS
DR. JULIAN BARRETTARA
DR. DAMIAN WIJEYESINGHE
NURSE PRACTIONER
MARLENE SO
EXERCISE COACH
PRABH
SPECIALISTS
DR. RISHI HANDA - IM
DR. SATRAJ BASRA - IM
DR. VINEETA AHOOJA - Cardiology
PHARMACIST
KHALID BHATTI
AZHAR MEHDI
TEAM CARDIOHEALTH
ARSLAN WAZIR
ALI SNAN
CLINICAL RESEARCH TEAM
NAEMA - Clinical Research Coordinator
SHARIFF - Clinical Research Coordinator
ALINE - Patient Engagement Coordinator/Research Assistant
DIABETES/ WEIGHT MANAGEMENT EDUCATORS
SUSIE JIN RPh, CDE, CRE
KRISTEN GARLAND, RD, MAN, CDE
PHARMACY TEAM
KELLIE - Assistant
MAYURAN - Benefits Specialist
MEDICAL ADMINS & RECEPTIONIST
ADELE
FELICIA
CHRIS
MARIAN
JANVI
SUSAN
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
NANSI
CLINIC AND PHARMACY
THE TEAM
FAMILY PHYSICIANS
DR. JULIAN BARRETTARA
DR. DAMIAN WIJEYESINGHE
NURSE PRACTIONER
MARLENE SO
EXERCISE COACH
PRABH
SPECIALISTS
DR. RISHI HANDA - IM
DR. SATRAJ BASRA - IM
DR. VINEETA AHOOJA - CARDIO
PHARMACIST
KHALID BHATTI
AZHAR MEHDI
TEAM CARDIOHEALTH
ARSLAN WAZIR
ALI SNAN
CLINICAL RESEARCH TEAM
NAEMA - Clinical Research Coordinator
SHARIFF - Clinical Research Coordinator
ALINE - Patient Engagement Coordinator/Research Assistant
DIABETES/ WEIGHT MANAGEMENT EDUCATORS
SUSIE JIN RPh, CDE, CRE
KRISTEN GARLAND, RD, MAN, CDE
PHARMACY TEAM
KELLIE - Assistant
MAYURAN - Benefits Specialist
MEDICAL ADMINS & RECEPTIONIST
ADELE
FELICIA
CHRIS
MARIAN
JANVI
SUSAN
Dr. Barrettara
Dr. Basra
Dr. Ahooja
Susan
Adele
Felicia
Janvi
Marian
Naema
Susie
Mayuran
Azhar
Arslan
Kristen
Shariff
Kellie
Ali
Aline
Nansi
Prabh
