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.
Dr. Abdulquadri Akinsanya
Dr. Olusola (Shola) Balogun
Dr. Shola Balogun is a Family Physician with over a decade of medical experience, having trained and practised across Eastern Europe, West Africa, and the United Kingdom. He brings a strong and diverse background in community and family medicine, chronic disease management, children’s and women’s health, preventive care, wellness, and urgent care services.
“My goal is to provide compassionate, patient-centred care and build long-term medical and professional relationships with individuals and families in Lethbridge.” Outside my work life, I enjoy spending quality time with my family, travelling, learning new cultures, and meeting new people.
I am truly excited to be part of the great team at Coulee Medical Clinic, and I look forward to working closely with you and your family supporting your health, wellness, and overall quality of life.”
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.
Dr. Ofovwe
Dr Ofovwe qualified as a doctor in 2012 and has since worked in a variety of roles, particularly in ENT and family medicine. He is now moving from the UK with his family to join Coulee Medical Clinic.
Understanding patients as people, beyond their illnesses, is central to his approach. His clinical interests include ENT, minor surgery, neurodiversity and musculoskeletal medicine, alongside the breadth of family medicine.
Outside work, he enjoys exercising, spending time with his family, watching movies, playing video games and catching up with friends.
He looks forward to helping his patients prevent illness and improve their health, while supporting them and their families. He aims to help patients understand and make sense of difficult health situations, feel confident in decisions about their care, and take an active role in their health and wellbeing.
Sara Breedon, RN
I’m excited to join the team at Coulee Medical. I believe in providing compassionate, patient-centered care through every stage of life, with a special passion for women’s health, preventive care, and chronic disease management. I’m committed to partnering with my patients to support their long-term health and overall well-being.
Dr. Roxanne Baril
Nicole Kinniburgh, NP
Liliana Garcia, NP
I enjoy teaching patients and their families strategies to maintain and recover their health as I believe preventive care and health promotion are key to increasing control over and improving patient health.
Dr. James Allred, BSc, DPM
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.
