Dr. Welsh, a family Physician in Abbotsford since 1989, passionately creates better ways to deliver great compassionate healthcare. He founded Gateway Healthcare in 2002 where he remains a managing director. He also co-founded AccelEMR Solutions in 2009 as a vehicle for spreading innovations in medical practice and EMR optimization. Out of his desire to improve the healthcare system, he is also involved in various local, regional, and provincial healthcare organizations. He enjoys learning, designing, cycling, hiking and disc golfing. Along with his wife, he is the proud parent of three wonderful adult children.

After studying at Trinity Western University and the University of Saskatchewan, Dr. Loewen practiced in Indiana for 9 years, before returning to BC in 2006 to join Gateway Healthcare where he is the medical director and a managing partner. He loves helping patients optimize their health, teaching residents, and innovating more effective ways to deliver great medical care as the co-founder of the consulting company AccelEMR Solutions. When not at the office, he can be found enjoying his 5 kids and their growing families, tending his Christmas tree farm, playing pickleball, exploring BC by hike or bike, or travelling with his lovely wife.

Dr. Warkentin completed his undergraduate degree at Trinity Western University and his medical degree at University of Calgary.  He was part of the first cohort of Family Medicine Residents trained in Abbotsford. He joined Gateway Healthcare as Associate in the Fall of 2012 and as a Director in 2023. He is also an ER physician, Residential Care Team Lead, and UBC Clinical Faculty member. He serves on the board of the Christian Medical and Dental Association of Canada. He enjoys beekeeping, hockey, and skiing but mostly spends his spare time working on the 10 acre lavender farm where he and his wife raise their four boys. 

Dr. Heywood Choi graduated from medical school at UBC in 2008. This was followed by an internal medicine residency and endocrinology fellowship. He hopes to see the Vancouver Canucks win the Stanley Cup someday.

Dr. Campbell received her medical degree from the University of British Columbia in 1996 and went on to complete her residency in London, Ontario. After continuing to practice in Ontario, Dr. Campbell moved to Abbotsford in 2001 and joined the Gateway Healthcare team. She has an avid interest in community involvement as well as women’s health, which includes her participation in the Breast Health Clinic at ARH, and Life Recovery. She is married with two kids and enjoys engaging in their swim club as well as running, swimming, and of course, reading. 

Dr. Neilipovitz services Gateway Healthcare’s female clientele by running our Pap and Breast Clinics. With us since 2010, she is an invaluable asset to our office.

Dr. Vanderpol was born and raised in Langley, BC.  He completed an undergraduate degree at Simon Fraser University in 2007, followed by medical school (2011) and residency (2013) at the University of Alberta.  He returned to BC in 2014 and joined the Gateway team.  Dr. Vanderpol enjoys providing full service primary care to clinic patients, and also works part-time at Abbotsford Regional Hospital.  Outside of medicine, he enjoys sports and fitness, spending time with his wife and four daughters, and contributing to church and community as opportunity allows.

Dr. Bhalla completed her post-graduate training at Indiana University in 2016 and joined Gateway Healthcare shortly thereafter. She grew up in Abbotsford and is grateful to be able to provide care to her community. Dr. Bhalla is the Abbotsford Division of Family Practice Long Term Care Physician Lead and Co-Chair for the Older Adults Project. She is an advocate and speaker for healthy living. In her spare time, she enjoys spending quality time with her husband and family.

After finishing his training at Queen’s University, Dr. Fluit began his medical career working with the Older Adult program in Fraser Health. After 6 years of practicing family medicine in Ontario, Dr. Fluit has returned to Abbotsford to join the Gateway team. He is passionate about patient-centred care and has extensive experience in Care of the Elderly and Palliative Care. When not at work, he can be found hiking with his wife and 4 children.

Dr. Shahana Alibhai is a TEDx speaker, family physician and mental health advocate. As the medical lead at one of British Columbia’s largest youth health centers, much of Dr. Shahana’s career is focused on those struggling with their mental health. Her insights are highly sought after and she has been featured in multiple major media including CTV and Global. Dr. Shahana has been privileged to work with New York Times Bestselling author Adrian Gostick in order to publish her own book, “Feel Better”. Most recently her book was endorsed by Mel Robbins herself!

Dr. Smith has been part of the Gateway team since late 2023. He obtained a BSc at SFU, where he also ran varsity track & field, and then completed his medical training through UBC (medical school in Vancouver and family medicine residency in Abbotsford). Outside of working at Gateway, Dr. Smith works in addictions medicine for Fraser Health. Having grown up in Chilliwack, he is happy to be back in the Fraser Valley. In his free time he loves getting outdoors, enjoying road cycling, hiking, running, and snowboarding.

Raised in Abbotsford, Micah started his medical journey at the University of Alberta in Edmonton just days after marrying his extraordinary wife. They then were posted to Halifax for 4 years to complete his medical training in Family Medicine, before returning here in 2022 (after failing to convince everyone they knew to join them in the beautiful Maritimes). He is thrilled to work with the whole team at Gateway since joining January 2024.  Outside of medicine, Micah’s a proud and grateful father of two daughters who are a hoot!! He’s always on the lookout for new birds for his life list, delicious recipes to bake, and board games to play

Dr. Dueckman’s hometown is Abbotsford, and he loves living here. He did high school at the Mennonite Educational Institute, a biology degree at University of the Fraser Valley, and medicine at the University of British Columbia before moving to Calgary for his residency in Family Medicine, graduating in 2023. He joined Gateway in 2024. His father is a retired orthodontist (Peter Dueckman) who may have provided braces for you or a loved one, and his brother James is a family doctor in Mission. In his spare time, Dr. Dueckman enjoys gardening, cycling, baking sourdough, and playing soccer and disc golf 

He completed his undergraduate medical education at University of Benin. He proceeded to the United Kingdom for his post graduate studies working in Emergency Medicine and psychiatry as a resident. In 2004 he completed his family medicine residency in Blackburn, UK. As a full-time partner in family practice, he engaged in medical education and worked collaboratively with other family physicians. He has an interest in cosmetic aesthetic medicine and Sports Medicine. The move to Abbotsford is a new challenge he relishes and enjoys as he is closer to his extended family in North America. He enjoys travelling, keeping fit in the gym and following his local soccer team. He is married to Lisa, and they have 3 boys and a dog.

After practicing at Gateway Healthcare for the last 14 years, he has started to slow down to spend more time with family. He continues to provide virtual care to support our patients.

Jen grew up in Abbotsford and after graduating high school she spent the next 10 years in Edmonton. There she completed her undergraduate degree at The Kings University followed by medical school and residency at The University of Alberta. Since completing residency in 2023 she has spent her time locuming both in Edmonton and Abbotsford. Her hobbies include hanging out with her nieces and nephew, playing recreational soccer and basketball, playing guitar and reading. She is excited about the opportunity to provide locum services at Gateway Healthcare whenever she is able!