October 11, 2023
CAMROSE – A newly recruited family physician is now providing care to local and area residents after opening practice at the Smith Medical Clinic.
Dr. Kelly Enakirerhi also will be working in the emergency department at St. Mary’s Hospital. Dr. Enakirerhi, who completed licensing requirements earlier this year, previously practised in Drayton Valley. He received his medical training in Nigeria.
He is accepting new patients and can be reached at 780-672-2425.
“Family doctors are vital to the health of Alberta families and communities,” says Jackie Lovely, MLA for Camrose. “We are pleased to welcome Dr. Enakirerhi to Camrose, where his knowledge and skills will be much appreciated.”
With the addition of Dr. Enakirerhi, there are now 37 physicians serving the community and surrounding areas.
“I am grateful for the welcome I have received from the kind people of Camrose, the most beautiful rural community in Canada,” says Dr. Enakirerhi, who enjoys soccer, swimming and fishing during his free time.
AHS continues to recruit for family physicians across the Central Zone to meet community needs.
AHS has physician resource planners who are dedicated to identifying and pursuing international and domestic physician recruitment opportunities. They work closely with various community partners and organizations, such as local Health Advisory Councils, the Rural Health Professions Action Plan, and independent physician recruitment and retention committees.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait-times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.
