New Chilliwack family doctor to begin seeing patients this week; intake forms still being accepted

CHILLIWACK – A Chilliwack medical clinic that recently welcomed a family doctor from the UK who has a keen interest in geriatrics, frailty and palliative care, and a commitment to provide care across all stages of life, will begin welcoming new patients of his later this week.

According to its social media feed, patients of Dr. Evans C. Onwubiko can begin accessing medical care from him at Gracelink Medical Clinic, 9136 Young Road in Chilliwack, as early as this Thursday, Oct. 22.

A post from Gracelink Medical Clinic. (Image Credit: Gracelink Medical Clinic.)

People in Chilliwack who need a family doctor are still welcome to email the clinic at [email protected] to request an intake form, call the front desk at 1-800-506-5041 to request an intake form, or pick up an intake form inside Heritage Pharmacy. Their hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Dr. Evans C. Onwubiko. (Image Credit: Gracelink Medical Clinic.)

Dr. Onwubiko brings broad clinical experience in comprehensive family medicine, acute and hospital medicine, geriatrics, frailty, palliative and ENT. He is committed to providing accessible, evidence-based and patient-centred care.

He completed his postgraduate family medicine training in the United Kingdom and holds membership in the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP), and a postgraduate diploma in Geriatric Medicine (DGM).

Gracelink Medical Clinic notes Dr. Onwubiko has particular interests in geriatrics, frailty and palliative care, while providing comprehensive care across all stages of life. The clinic says Dr. Onwubiko’s approach emphasizes preventative health, management of acute and chronic conditions, and coordinated care for patients with complex medical needs.

“Family medicine is about caring for the whole person and building trusted relationships through every stage of life. I am excited to bring my experience to Chilliwack and to become part of this community.” said Dr. Onwubiko.

Dr. Onwubiko says he looks forward to serving patients and families in Chilliwack and working alongside local healthcare professionals to provide compassionate, high-quality primary care.