Coulee Medical Clinic

10/29/2026

Excited about this new partnership and the boost to primary care excellence in Alberta🥰

What if your clinic could identify all its highest risk patients - and then actually do something about it? We at Coulee Medical are so thankful to Health Cities and the Government of Alberta supporting our vision for the future of tech-enabled population health. We have been hard at work building C...

10/29/2026

Fascinating.

How a study of nearly 1.9 million women has linked vaginal hormone treatment to lower rates of sepsis, hospitalization and death, the problem, not enough women know about it.

10/29/2026

At Coulee Med we are so grateful for the huge partnership with Health Cities and Verto. Looking forward to harnessing technology with team based care to revolutionize primary care in Alberta.

Better care starts with identifying needs earlier and connecting patients to the right supports. The Technology-Enabled Centres of Excellence in Primary Care model is exploring how data-driven insights, virtual care, and team-based approaches can strengthen diabetes management and support safer tran...

10/18/2026

We are accepting new Patients! We have multiple new providers accepting patients in Taber. If you or someone you know is looking for a physician, please visit the link below to request care:
https://www.oceanhealthmap.ca/intake/IntakePortal.html?eReqRef=f93e2248-821d-470a-8dd6-07287db46e93

We look forward to serving you!

09/28/2026

Dear Patients of Dr. Pieter Krog,

Please see attached an important notice from Dr. Krog to all his patients regarding relocation to BC effective December 31, 2026.

We are saddened to see Dr Krog leave the Coulee Medical team but we are so grateful for his time with us and wish him all the best in British Columbia.

It is important for you to know that your care will continue uninterrupted with Coulee Medical Clinic. Coulee Medical Clinic will provide you with a new family doctor in Taber. Dr. Krog’s patients will be assigned to our 2 newest doctors Dr. Chijioke Elekwachi (Dr. Chi) and Dr. David Owoyele to ensure your continuity of care. If you prefer a different provider in our network or move your care to one of our other sites closer to your home (ie. Lethbridge, Stirling or Coaldale coming soon) please contact us at any time.

Dr. Krog’s nurse Wendy (RN) will also continue with the clinic, so you will still see a familiar face to continue your care.

Providers currently accepting patients:

Taber

Dr. Chijioke Elekwachi (Dr. Chi), Dr. David Owoyele (They will be assuming care for all of Dr Krog’s patients unless you request otherwise)

Bios can be found here: https://couleemed.ca/our-team/

Lethbridge

Dr. Akinsanya, Dr. Balogun, Nurse Practitioners - Sara Breeden & Lily Garcia Vargas

Bios can be found here: https://lethbridge.couleemed.ca/our-team/

Stirling

Dr. Akinsanya, Nurse Practitioners - Sarah Duncan, Bailey Balog

Bios can be found here: https://stirling.couleemed.ca/our-team/

Coaldale (Coming soon)

Nurse practitioner - Chris Dore

Bio can be found here: https://stirling.couleemed.ca/our-team/



Our clinic network has grown across multiple sites, and our support team has grown with it. These additions will provide improved access to medical care as well as local access to specialty care. We will be ready to serve you with:

• Full Time In House Pharmacist - can assist with prescription renewals, medication special authorization requests, medication questions and reviews.

• Full Time Social worker - helps with completing all forms including disability, insurance, AISH, etc with completion generally in 1-2 days.

• Podiatry Specialist (Dr Ike Allred) - provides clinical and surgical care in Taber, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat

• OB/Gyn Specialist (Dr Afzal Bukhari) - provides clinical & surgical specialty care with an emphasis on hormonal and menopausal care in Taber site, currently accepting referrals for rapid access

• Mental health therapists on site – provide free short-term counselling, education and resource navigation in Taber and Lethbridge

• Nurse practitioners: a growing team that manages urgent and same-day needs

• Coulee Iron Infusion Clinics: Soon to be available at all sites


How the care transition will occur:

1. Dr Krog & Wendy will continue to provide care through the end of December 2026 with team-based care support.

2. To ensure your continuity of care, all of Dr Krog’s patients will be assigned to one of our 2 new doctors in Taber, Dr. Chijioke Elekwachi (Dr. Chi) or Dr. David Owoyele. They will be starting to see new patients in our Taber facility next week. Feel free to make an appointment and come meet them at the clinic. If you want to transition to a different provider or other clinic site within the Coulee Medical Network please contact the clinic at 403-223-3380 or email [email protected].

3. If you are waiting on test results, imaging or a specialist referral, or are being treated for an active condition, please book an appointment with your new doctor when Dr Krog has departed and they will continue your care seamlessly with our extended team.

4. Your medical records remain with Coulee Medical Clinic and will be available to your new physician. You do not need to request a transfer.

For any urgent concerns anytime, please call 811 (Health Link) or seek care at an emergency department.

Sincerely,

Ryan Torrie, MD

Coulee Medical Clinic

09/26/2026

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Chijioke Elekwachi (Dr. Chi) to Coulee Medical Clinic where he will regularly see patients in our Taber and Lethbridge clinics.

Dr. Elekwachi is excited to return to southern Alberta to support the health and well-being of members of the community he has come to know and love.

Born in Nigeria, Dr. Elekwachi’s life and educational journey has taken him through Nigeria, England, Canada, and the Caribbean, before completing his Family Medicine residency in Wisconsin, USA. He is board-certified in Family Medicine in the United States, and a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine (DABFM). His connection to southern Alberta dates back years earlier, when he worked at the Lethbridge Research Centre as a postdoctoral research fellow, before returning to medical school.

For Dr. Elekwachi, family medicine is so much more than a diagnosis and treatment plan. He believes patients need not only medical expertise, but also someone who listens, understands, and walks alongside them—especially through the stress and uncertainty that can come with illness. His goal is to be that trusted ally, combining medical knowledge and experience with careful attention and compassion to help patients and their families find a path toward better health.

Having lived in Lethbridge before his medical training, Dr. Elekwachi has built lasting friendships and connections in southern Alberta. He is especially grateful for the opportunity to return and give back. Recognizing the importance of accessible primary care in the region, he is eager to contribute to that effort.

His practice includes comprehensive family medicine for all ages, with a focus on preventive and wellness care, chronic disease management, adult and pediatric primary care, and acute care. He also offers routine office procedures, including the assessment and treatment of various dermatological concerns.

If you or someone you know is looking for a family physician please use the "sign up" button to submit your request.

09/22/2026

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09/12/2026

Thank you Chef D’Arcy and team for the fantastic dinner at the new Farm Restaurant tonite!! Amazing is all I can say.❤️

09/09/2026

Wonderful opportunity for Senior's coming up in our community! Mark it on your calendar! M.D. of Taber FCSS

07/23/2026

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Such a privilege to spend the evening having dinner with industry leaders and discussing the future of health care in Canada! So grateful to Drs Kannappan and Cheng for organizing this stimulating Good Humans event in Calgary!!

What if healthcare's future gets decided over dinner? Last week I was honored to be invited to a table that made the case. I had a chance to share my own journey: founding and selling my first EdTech company 5 years ago, then going from physician to operator, to helping grow a company to 3M+ followe...