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.
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.
THE TEAM
FAMILY PHYSICIANS
DR. JULIAN BARRETTARA
DR. DAMIAN WIJEYESINGHE
NURSE PRACTIONER
MARLENE SO
EXERCISE COACHS
BRENT
JULIE
SPECIALISTS
DR. RISHI HANDA, MD, ABIM
DR. SATRAJ BASRA, MD
DR. SAHIBA KHURANA, MD
DR. PAVAN BHAT, MD
DR. ABIR NAWARA, MD
DR. JASLEEN HORA, MD
DR. QURRAT AHMED, MD
DR. SALIM AHMED, MD
DR. IKRAM GHANI, MD
DR. VINEETA AHOJA, MD
DR. NEIL D'SOUZA, MD
DR. MERCY ALADESUA, MD
DR. KIRAN NIZAMANI, MD
DR. ABHISHEK MADRAS, MD
CLINICAL RESEARCH
ALINE - Research Coordinator
GAYAN - Research Coordinator
EDUCATORS
SUSIE JIN RPh, CDE, CRE
KRISTEN GARLAND, RD, MAN, CDE
ZUVIA NASEEM, RD, CDE
KELLY GARDNER, RD, CDE
REETI CHOPRA
FARIDA AKBARI
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
MAIRA
OPTHALMOLOGY
DR. MOHAB EL-DEEB, MD
GASTROENTEROLOGY
DR. VERNIE KANAGASABAI, MD
PHARMACISTS
KHALID BHATTI
AZHAR MEHDI
MICHAEL CHOWDARY
PHARMACY
KELLIE - Assistant
RIMSHA - Assistant
SEAN WONG - Assistant
CIBIN MOSES - Assistant
ANNESHA MUKHERJEE - Assistant
NATHAN BARBOUR - Assistant
CHAHAT GARG - Assistant
MARILYN LAWRENCE - Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINS
ADELE
FELICIA
CHRIS
MARIAN
JANVI
RENYA
PRIYANKA
AKANKSHA
BUDRANA
THE TEAM
FAMILY PHYSICIANS
DR. JULIAN BARRETTARA
DR. DAMIAN WIJEYESINGHE
NURSE PRACTIONER
MARLENE SO
EXERCISE COACHS
BRENT
JULIE
SPECIALISTS
DR. RISHI HANDA, MD, ABIM
DR. SATRAJ BASRA, MD
DR. SAHIBA KHURANA, MD
DR. PAVAN BHAT, MD
DR. ABIR NAWARA, MD
DR. JASLEEN HORA, MD
DR. QURRAT AHMED, MD
DR. SALIM AHMED, MD
DR. IKRAM GHANI, MD
DR. VINEETA AHOJA, MD
DR. NEIL D'SOUZA, MD
DR. MERCY ALADESUA, MD
DR. KIRAN NIZAMANI, MD
DR. ABHISHEK MADRAS, MD
CLINICAL RESEARCH
ALINE - Research Coordinator
GAYAN - Research Coordinator
EDUCATORS
SUSIE JIN RPh, CDE, CRE
KRISTEN GARLAND, RD, MAN, CDE
ZUVIA NASEEM, RD, CDE
KELLY GARDNER, RD, CDE
REETI CHOPRA
FARIDA AKBARI
CLINICAL COORDINATOR
MAIRA
OPTHALMOLOGY
DR. MOHAB EL-DEEB, MD
GASTROENTEROLOGY
DR. VERNIE KANAGASABAI, MD
PHARMACISTS
KHALID BHATTI
AZHAR MEHDI
MICHAEL CHOWDARY
PHARMACY
KELLIE - Assistant
RIMSHA - Assistant
SEAN WONG - Assistant
CIBIN MOSES - Assistant
ANNESHA MUKHERJEE - Assistant
NATHAN BARBOUR - Assistant
CHAHAT GARG - Assistant
MARILYN LAWRENCE - Assistant
MEDICAL ADMINS
ADELE
FELICIA
CHRIS
MARIAN
JANVI
RENYA
PRIYANKA
AKANKSHA
BUDRANA
Dr. Barrettara
Dr. Basra
Dr. Vernie
Dr. Bhat
Dr. Ahmed
Dr. Wijeyesinghe
Dr. Eldeeb
Dr. Khurana
Dr. Hora
Dr. Ghani
Dr. D'Souza
