Important Update About Your Healthcare Team
Dear Valued Patient,
We hope this letter finds you in good health. We are writing to share some important news about your healthcare providers and an exciting new chapter in our journey to serve you better.
Your Physicians Are Moving to a New Location
Dr. Daniel Cornejo Palma, Dr. Ali Bihi, Dr. Naseer Firdosi, Dr. Sonia Dhawan, Dr. Jason Hsu, and Dr. Oyidiya Ukpabi will be transitioning from Westend Family Care Clinic to establish a new practice at South March Medical Family Health Organization (FHO), effective November 3, 2025.
Our New Location
South March Medical FHO
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300 Legget Dr, Kanata, ON K2K 1Y5
What This Means for You
Continuity of Your Care
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You can continue seeing your physician at our new location without any interruption to your care
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No re-rostering is required
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Your medical records will be transferred free of charge to join us at our new location
Enhanced Healthcare Services
We are thrilled to offer you comprehensive healthcare services all under one roof:
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Physicians and Nurse Practitioners providing collaborative care
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Professional nursing staff to support your healthcare needs
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On-site imaging clinic operated by Canadian Diagnostics Network
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Independent pharmacy for convenient prescription services
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Future laboratory services (coming soon)
This makes South March Medical FHO the West End of Ottawa's first Family Health Organization to offer comprehensive, longitudinal family medical care in a true one-stop shop.
Accessibility and Convenience
Getting to Our New Location
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Ample free parking available on-site
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Public transit access: The closest OC Transpo bus stop is just a 7-minute walk at Legget/Ad. 310, serviced by:
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Route 110 Limebank
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Route 63 Tunney's Pasture
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Modern Patient Experience
We are modernizing how you interact with our clinic:
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Online self-booking for appointments
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Self check-in services to reduce wait times
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Responsive clinic email for non-urgent inquiries
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Digital communication for appointment reminders and updates
Seamless Transition
We are committed to making this transition as smooth as possible:
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Your physician will continue seeing patients at Westend Family Care Clinic until November 2, 2025
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All scheduled appointments will be honored
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We will work closely with you to ensure no interruption in your care
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Our team will be available to answer any questions throughout the transition
Stay Informed
For the latest updates and information about our new practice, please visit:
www.southmarchmed.ca
Questions?
We understand that change can bring questions and concerns. Please don't hesitate to reach out to us at southmarchmed@gmail.com if you need any clarification or have specific needs we should address during this transition.
We are deeply grateful for the trust you've placed in us for your healthcare needs. This move represents our commitment to providing you with even better, more comprehensive care in a modern, patient-centered environment.
Thank you for your continued confidence in our care. We look forward to welcoming you to South March Medical FHO and continuing to be your partners in health.
With warm regards,
The South March Medical FHO Team
Dr. Daniel Cornejo Palma
Dr. Ali Bihi
Dr. Naseer Firdosi
Dr. Sonia Dhawan
Dr. Jason Hsu
Dr. Oyidiya Ukpabi