Our Amazing Team at Coulee Medical
MEET OUR
Providers
Dr. Ryan Torrie
I love to provide medical care in our community. I strive to provide care when our patients need it. I look forward to working with our team at Coulee Medical Clinic to provide exceptional care when you need it.
Bailey Balog, NP
Deanna Sykes, NP
Deanna is a Nurse Practitioner with specialized training in family medicine, certified in Functional Medicine, and hormone therapy. Functional Medicine looks at the root causes of disease at a cellular level and addresses problem issues through a natural approach as much as possible.
Dr. Pieter Krog
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Dr. Ahmed Kiared (TBC)
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Dr. James Allred, BSc, DPM
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Dr. Afzal Bukhari
Dr Bukhari is a distinguished Consultant in OBGYN, renowned for his expertise and patient centered
care.
With a career spanning over 3 decades, he has made significant contributions to Women’s Health.
A 1994 Medical graduate, Dr Afzal Bukhari has been practicing obstetrics and gynaecology in the National Health Service in UK since 2000. He is a respected Fellow of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. His extensive experience and dedication to advancing Medical Practices have earned him recognition in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. He went on the Specialist Register in UK in 2009.
Dr. Chijioke Elekwachi
Dr. Elekwachi is excited to return to Lethbridge, where he previously worked as a postdoctoral research fellow at the Lethbridge Research Centre and built lasting friendships before pursuing medical school. Born in Nigeria, his educational journey took him through Nigeria, England, Canada, and the Caribbean before he completed his Family Medicine residency in Wisconsin, and he is a board-certified Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine (DABFM).
He believes family medicine goes beyond diagnosis and treatment, and he aims to be a trusted ally who listens, understands, and supports patients and their families with compassion through the stress of illness. Recognizing the need for accessible primary care in the region, he is grateful for the opportunity to give back to the community he has come to love. His practice offers comprehensive family medicine for all ages, including preventive and wellness care, chronic disease management, adult and pediatric primary care, acute care, and routine office procedures such as the assessment and treatment of dermatological concerns.
Dr. David Owoyele
Dr David Owoyele is a dedicated family physician who takes a patient-centred, holistic approach to caring for individuals and families at every stage of life. With more than a decade of clinical experience and postgraduate training in General Practice in the United Kingdom, he manages a broad range of health concerns, from acute illnesses and preventive care to complex, long-term conditions. He also holds a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists and a Diploma in Musculoskeletal Medicine.
Believing that good healthcare begins with listening, Dr Owoyele values clear communication, shared decision-making, and treatment plans tailored to each patient’s priorities. Outside of medicine, he enjoys time with his family, the outdoors, and his local community, and he looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients at Coulee Medical Clinic in Lethbridge.
MEET OUR
Management
Stan Torrie, Clinic Manager
Since beginning my career, I have looked for a way to live and work in a meaningful role near my family and home where I grew up. I am very grateful for this unique opportunity to support an incredible team of caring health professionals here in our community as they delivery exceptional care to you and your family. Their approach reflects a statement by Pablo Casals – “the capacity to care is the thing which gives life its deepest significance”. I am excited to meet you and serve your needs here at Coulee Medical Clinic.
Stefanie Nicol, Clinic Care Coordinator
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Kayla Mills, Assistant Clinic Manager
My passion for working in healthcare started right out of school. I was finding every job I gravitated to was health related and helping others. Right then I knew this is where I wanted and needed to be. I love that everyday I’m learning and there’s always room to grow, while doing this we’re here to help improve people’s lives and truly that’s what I love to do!