Medical Doctors
DR. KATAYOUN (KATHY) RAHNAVARDI
FAMILY DOCTOR, MD, CCFP, COE
DR. CHEN (CHRISTINA) WANG
FAMILY DOCTOR, MD, CCFP
Dr. Christina Wang was born in China and grew up in Vancouver; she is fluent in both Mandarin and English. She ventured to the East coast for her undergrad years and returned back home to University of British Columbia (UBC) for her medical school and residency training. She provides her patients comprehensive primary care, taking care of newborns, young families, and also geriatric patients. Having recently completed her residency training, she is a believer in "growing with my patients". Outside of work, she enjoys reading, yoga, snowboarding and taking full advantage of the natural wonders in BC.
DR. NOOSHIN NIKOO
FAMILY DOCTOR, MD, CCFP
Dr. Nooshin Nikoo completed her medical degree in 2000. She completed her family medicine residency at University of British Columbia (UBC). She is certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP ) and has a Masters of Health Sciences (MHSc) from UBC. She is also a current Faculty Member in the Department of Family Medicine at UBC. She has a special interest in patient-centered general medicine and the health of the vulnerable.
DR. KEVIN LI
FAMILY DOCTOR, MD
Dr. Kevin Li attended medical school at the University of Montreal and completed his family medicine residency training at McGill University. He has been practicing medicine since 2014 and works at Sina Medical Clinic full-time. He is fluent in both English and French. He enjoys seeing his regular family practice patients and walk-in patients. Dr. Li is also a clinical instructor at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Outside of work he enjoys cycling, snowboarding, and spending time with his dog.
DR. NEGAR HAFIZI
FAMILY DOCTOR, MD, CCFP
Dr. Negar Hafizi is a graduate of the Tehran University of Medical Sciences and the University of British Columbia (UBC) during her residency. After her residency training from UBC she practiced medicine as a rural family physician taking care of patients at long term care facilities, hospital emergency departments, and at regular medical clinics. She has a passion for holistic and integrative medicine and actively pursues more training in both. It is with great enthusiasm that she joins the team at Sina Medical Clinic where she is practicing as a full-time family physician. Her areas of special interest are preventative medicine, chronic disease management, women’s health, and minor procedures.
DR. DANNY CHAO
MD, CCFP, SPECIAL INTEREST IN SKIN CONDTIONS
Dr. Chao is a family physician with a special interest and focused practice in skin conditions and medical aesthetics. He completed medical school at the University of Calgary in 2014 and postgraduate residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Alberta in 2018. He has received training from numerous dermatologists at the University of Ottawa and University of Alberta and practiced with various dermatologists in Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. He provides patient-centred, evidence-based care for dermatologic and medical aesthetic concerns. He is accepting referrals from physicians for patients with various skin conditions including:
- Acne
- Actinic keratosis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Eczema (atopic and contact dermatitis and other dermatoses)
- Psoriasis
- Warts
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Rosacea
- Alopecia areata
- Skin and mole checks
- Melanocytic lesions and moles
- Melasma and hyperpigmentation
- Periorificial dermatitis
Dr. Chao is excited to see you for any of these skin concerns with a referral from your doctor.
SPECIALIST DOCTORS
DR. SAEEDREZA GANJIZADEH-ZAVAREH
INTERNAL MEDICINE SPECIALIST, MD, MHSc, ABIM, FRCPC
Dr. Saeedreza Ganjizadeh-Zavareh (Dr. Ganji) was born in the City of Zavareh in Iran. He was accepted to Isfahan Medical School in 1986 and after graduation he worked as a family doctor in rural cities in Iran specifically seeing patients in the area of addiction and pain management. Shortly after, he immigrated to Canada and he received his Masters of Epidemiology from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2006. A year later, in 2007, he was accepted into Internal Medicine Residency. He received his Internal Medicine Certification from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC in 2011. He has been working as an Internal Medicine Specialist for the last 10 years. He is a Staff Internal Medicine Specialist at Langley Memorial Hospital, Ridge Meadows Hospital, UBC Health Sciences Centre Hospital, Vancouver General Hospital, and VGH - Gordon and Leslie Diamond Health Care Centre. He also has clinic associations with the Chest Pain Clinic - Langley Memorial Hospital (FHA).
Dr. Ganji accepts referrals for all types of internal medicine care such as: Diabetes mellitus, Hypertension, Liver Disease – Including medication dose adjustment, Kidney Disease – Including medication dose adjustment, Dyslipidemia, Chest Pain, Dyspnea, Pain (any kind), Chronic Dizziness or Vertigo, Syncope, Jaundice, and Chronic Iron Deficiency Anemia. Urgent referrals are generally seen within one week.
To see Dr. Ganji please ask your doctor to send a referral to Sina Medical Clinic.
DR. HANIEH ZARGHAM
DERMATOLOGIST, MD, CM, FRCPC, DABD
Dr. Hanieh Zargham is a double board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States. She completed her medical school and dermatology residency training at McGill University. She recently completed a 6 month fellowship in cosmetic and procedural dermatology with world renowned experts in North America, Spain and South Korea.
Dr. Zargham is a clinical instructor within the division of Dermatology at the University of British Columbia, where she plays an active role in resident teaching and runs a monthly skin cancer screening clinic for transplant patients. She has also been extensively involved in research and academia throughout her career, having authored multiple peer reviewed publications and presented her work at national and international conferences.
Dr. Zargham's main interests in dermatology are skin cancer surveillance, hyperhidrosis, the treatment of benign skin lesions, cosmetic dermatology including botox, PRP and filler injections and developing personalized anti-aging plans. She is excited to incorporate the latest in European and Asian cosmetic techniques to provide her patients with highest quality of care.
Dr Zargham is fluent in English and French and looks forward to seeing you at Sina Medical Clinic.
DR. BAHAR BAHRANI
DERMATOLOGIST, MD, CM, FRCPC
Dr. Bahrani is a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States. Dr. Bahrani is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association and American Academy of Dermatology.
She is originally from Saskatoon and completed her Bachelor’s degree and Medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She completed her dermatology residency training at the University of Toronto, where she served as a Chief Resident.
Dr. Bahrani has additional expertise in complex medical dermatology including autoimmune blistering diseases. She is currently affiliated with the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science at the University of British Columbia and also
works at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She previously practiced as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Her philosophy in dermatology is to practice patient-centered care. She works together with patients to come up with treatment plans that are unique to them and takes into consideration their preferences, values, and beliefs.
She will be seeing dermatology patients for medical and cosmetic concerns.
DR. SVJETLANA RUZIC
PEDIATRICIAN, MD, FRCPC
Dr. Svetlana Ruzic is a Royal College certified general pediatrician. She completed medical school at the University of Belgrade (Serbia) and pediatric residency at the University of British Columbia. She is a Faculty at BC Children’s Hospital working in the division of Oncology and Hematology and at Royal Columbian Hospital as an integral part of the general pediatric group. In the past fifteen years, Dr. Ruzic was working in the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit at BC Children’s Hospital as part of transport team providing urgent care in life-threatening emergencies for children in remote area. She also worked at St. Paul Hospital in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. Dr. Ruzic's medical interest lies in newborn and infant care, general children and adolescent pediatrics, hematology and in complex learning and behavioral conditions. In addition, Dr. Ruzic is the preceptor for the Nurse Practitioner students, medical students and residents as she loves teaching and supporting their endeavors. Dr. Ruzic is an active member of the Ethics Committee at BCCH, member of the British Columbia Pediatric Society and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
Dr. Ruzic looks forward to working with kids and their families at Sina Medical. She always says, “I am blessed with the gift of being able to work with children, build long-term relationships with my patients, their parents, and even siblings. It is incredibly rewarding to help a parent and child overcome a struggle and see them flourish".
To see Dr. Ruzic please ask your doctor to send a referral to Sina Medical Clinic.
BEAUTY & MEDICAL AESTHETICS
DR. HANIEH ZARGHAM
DERMATOLOGIST, MD, CM, FRCPC, DABD
Dr. Hanieh Zargham is a double board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States. She completed her medical school and dermatology residency training at McGill University. She recently completed a 6 month fellowship in cosmetic and procedural dermatology with world renowned experts in North America, Spain and South Korea.
Dr. Zargham is a clinical instructor within the division of Dermatology at the University of British Columbia, where she plays an active role in resident teaching and runs a monthly skin cancer screening clinic for transplant patients. She has also been extensively involved in research and academia throughout her career, having authored multiple peer reviewed publications and presented her work at national and international conferences.
Dr. Zargham's main interests in dermatology are skin cancer surveillance, hyperhidrosis, the treatment of benign skin lesions, cosmetic dermatology including botox, PRP and filler injections and developing personalized anti-aging plans. She is excited to incorporate the latest in European and Asian cosmetic techniques to provide her patients with highest quality of care.
Dr Zargham is fluent in English and French and looks forward to seeing you at Sina Medical Clinic.
DR. BAHAR BAHRANI
DERMATOLOGIST, MD, CM, FRCPC
Dr. Bahrani is a board-certified dermatologist in both Canada and the United States. Dr. Bahrani is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and a member of the Canadian Dermatology Association and American Academy of Dermatology.
She is originally from Saskatoon and completed her Bachelor’s degree and Medical degree from the University of Saskatchewan. She completed her dermatology residency training at the University of Toronto, where she served as a Chief Resident.
Dr. Bahrani has additional expertise in complex medical dermatology including autoimmune blistering diseases. She is currently affiliated with the Department of Dermatology and Skin Science at the University of British Columbia and also
works at St. Paul’s Hospital in Vancouver. She previously practiced as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. Her philosophy in dermatology is to practice patient-centered care. She works together with patients to come up with treatment plans that are unique to them and takes into consideration their preferences, values, and beliefs.
She will be seeing dermatology patients for medical and cosmetic concerns.
DR. DANNY CHAO
MD, CCFP, SPECIAL INTEREST IN SKIN CONDITIONS
Dr. Chao is a family physician with a special interest and focused practice in skin conditions and medical aesthetics. He completed medical school at the University of Calgary in 2014 and postgraduate residency training in Family Medicine at the University of Alberta in 2018. He has received training from numerous dermatologists at the University of Ottawa and University of Alberta and practiced with various dermatologists in Edmonton, AB and Burnaby, BC. He provides patient-centred, evidence-based care for dermatologic and medical aesthetic concerns. He is accepting referrals from physicians for patients with various skin conditions including:
- Acne
- Actinic keratosis
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Eczema (atopic and contact dermatitis and other dermatoses)
- Psoriasis
- Warts
- Seborrheic keratosis
- Rosacea
- Alopecia areata
- Skin and mole checks
- Melanocytic lesions and moles
- Melasma and hyperpigmentation
- Periorificial dermatitis
Dr. Chao is excited to see you for any of these skin concerns with a referral from your doctor.
REGISTERED NURSE
MS. SARAH VANDERMEER
REGISTERED NURSE, RN
Sarah was born in Vancouver and grew up in South Surrey. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BsN) at Langara College in 2016 and has been working as a Registered Nurse in medical clinics around the lower mainland. She also recently finished a temporary line as a case investigator with the Covid-19 Management Team. Sarah started at Sina Medical in March 2022. In her free time Sarah enjoys exploring Vancouver as she has recently moved to Yaletown with her partner. She also enjoys reading books, painting, going for walks in nature, spending time with family/friends and her cat, Luna.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTORS
DR. MIRANDA WILEY
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR, ND
Dr. Miranda Wiley, ND, graduated with a BSc in Human Nutrition from the University of British Columbia. She later graduated from the Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine in British Columbia in 2009 and after graduating she spent a year as Clinical Resident at Boucher, then as that drew to a close in late 2010 she started a private practice in beautiful Tsawwassen, BC. Dr. Wiley now practices at Sina Pharmacy & Health Centre in Vancouver. She has been practicing naturopathic medicine for almost 10 years. Dr. Wiley seeks to identify and address the root causes of her patients' physical, mental, and emotional health concerns. She grew up in the arts but was always drawn to science and mathematics in school, and finds the blend of scientific knowledge with the creativity required to treat the unique needs of individual patients invaluable in her naturopathic medical practice. Patients cannot be treated successfully with a cookie cutter approach, and yet the results of each patient's treatment helps to clarify the benefits of specific therapies, diets, and interventions. Her primary areas of interest are digestive health (the root of all wellness!), mental health, pregnancy and children, the stress-sleep continuum and all of the hormonal imbalances that are at play there (adrenals, thyroid, pituitary, pancreas, pineal gland, and even liver), women's health from PMS to menopause, and immune balance (allergies, auto-immune disorders, immune fortitude). In her practice, Dr. Wile uses diet and lifestyle changes, supplements, herbs, prescriptions, acupuncture, Bowen therapy, NET (Neuro Emotional Technique), biotherapeutic drainage as needed to address health concerns in her patients. When not in practice she is a full-time, hands-on mum to her 6-year-old son (a former 26-week preemie and NICU alumni!) and 2-year-old daughter. She spends time with her husband and kids exploring nature, making nutritious meals, and building forts in the living room.
For more information about Dr. Wiley's services and booking an appointment CLICK HERE.
PHARMACIST
MS. FATEMEH SOLEIMAN-PANAH
PHARMACIST, PHARMACY MANAGER, RPh
Fatemeh was born in Iran and moved to Canada (Vancouver) with her family when she was 8 years old. She has been the Pharmacy Manager at Sina Pharmacy since its opening in 2014. She graduated from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in 2013 with a BSc in Organic Chemistry and BScP in Pharmaceutical Sciences. After graduation she completed additional pharmacy training through the University of Florida towards a PharmD program. She has also received specialized training and certification in compounding from the Professional Centers of America (PCCA) in Houston, TX and the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M). As a compounding clinical pharmacist, she has extensive knowledge in compounding medications such as Bio-identical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT), dermatological treatment options, and pain management compounding. Fatemeh is a licensed Clinical Homeopath; she received her homeopathy training and certification through the Center for Education and Development of Homeopathy (CEDH) in 2019. Fatemeh works closely with her patients and other healthcare professionals to optimize her patients’ treatment protocols and is passionate about individualized health management and patient care beyond prescriptions. She offers seminars for patients and health professionals on a wide range of topics including pharmacy compounding and their benefit to patients, nutrition, lifestyle, anti-aging, and more.
Fatemeh has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Collaborative Care Award" by the BCPhA (BC Pharmacy Association). This award recognizes her outstanding efforts in fostering collaboration with other healthcare providers, championing the vital role of pharmacists, and advocating for their indispensable position within the primary healthcare team.
OFFICE ASSISTANTS
SADEGH AHMADI
MEDICAL CLINIC MANAGER, PhD
Sadegh was born in Iran and after receiving his Master's degree from Sharif University of Technology in Tehran, Iran he moved to Utah, USA in 2007 to complete his PhD in Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. He successfully completed his PhD in 3 years in 2010. He later moved to Canada and completed two years of Post Doctorate research at Simon Fraser University. Being passionate about helping people and running a business he started Sina Pharmacy (and now Sina Health Centre) with his family in 2014 and he has been the Sina Clinic Manager since its opening in 2018. Given his engineering and programming background he has written computer programs to optimize the scheduling for the Clinic's website and has been managing all aspects of the health centre since its opening.
MONIZA HAQUE
MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT
RAJVIR KAUR
OFFICE ASSISTANT
AIME HO
PHARMACY ASSISTANT
ALI SOLEIMAN-PANAH
COMPOUNDING PHARMACY ASSISTANT, BSc
EDITH ESTEPA
PHARMACY ASSISTANT