Dr. Cook
Dr. Cook was born and raised in Dryden. After working in London, Ontario as a chemist, he is happy to be back home as a Family Physician and joined the clinic in the summer of 2012. His practice includes Family Medicine, Emergency and Obstetrics. The Cook family enjoys the community and takes full advantage of Wabigoon Lake for swimming, water skiing and fishing. Along with raising their two children, he and his wife are actively involved in soccer in Dryden as players and coaches.
Dr.Viherjoki
S. Viherjoki was born and raised in Northwestern Ontario. Graduated from Medical School, Queen’s University in Kingston and completed his family medicine training in Thunder Bay. Married with 2 children. Enjoys fishing, kayaking/canoeing, hiking, downhill skiing, snowshoeing and watersports.
Dr. Wilson
Dr. Wilson comes from Ear Falls where her large, extended family still lives. She settled in Dryden and enjoys the community life that Dryden offers. Dr. Wilson is a family physician with a large obstetrical practice. Along with her regular practice, she also runs Colposcopy clinics and does ultrasounds at the hospital.
Dr. Moir
Adam Moir MD, CCFP completed his training at the Northern Ontario Medical School in 2008 and graduated residency in 2011. Prior to entering medical school, he worked as a park interpreter at Sleeping Giant Provincial Park and as a manager at the Vancouver Aquarium. He is married and has 4 children. His present hobbies include hockey, soccer and snowmobiling on his 1987 Polaris 250.
Dr. Barrie
Dr. Barrie works as a full-time family physician at the Dingwall Medical Clinic and provides Emergency Room coverage at the Dryden Regional Health Centre.
Dr. Barrie graduated from the University of Manitoba Family Medicine Program and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as an honourable commitment to the community of Dryden.
Dr. Barrie graduated from the University of Manitoba Family Medicine Program and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience as well as an honourable commitment to the community of Dryden.
Dr. Doiron
Dr. Doiron graduated from the Northern Ontario School of Medicine in 2017.
“I feel a gravitation to small towns because of what you can do with family medicine in a rural environment,” said Francois, who grew up in Terrace Bay and Marathon. “You can work in the Emergency Department, find a niche and gear your practice to that. Plus, when you are working with a team of physicians in a small town, you really work together as a team to support each other.”
Dr. Doiron also provides gender-affirming care including hormone therapy, assessment and referral for gender affirming surgery.
“I feel a gravitation to small towns because of what you can do with family medicine in a rural environment,” said Francois, who grew up in Terrace Bay and Marathon. “You can work in the Emergency Department, find a niche and gear your practice to that. Plus, when you are working with a team of physicians in a small town, you really work together as a team to support each other.”
Dr. Doiron also provides gender-affirming care including hormone therapy, assessment and referral for gender affirming surgery.
Dr. Pettinger
Dr. Pettinger graduated from Medical school in July 2002, and completed Family Medicine residency in 2004 and opened up his family practice in Manitoba in 2005.
Dr. Pettinger also worked in emergency departments in Winnipeg and physician Life Flight, Manitoba’s air ambulance service.
Moving to Dryden in 2010 Dr. Pettinger to work in the emergency department transitioning to family practice in 2018.
Dr. Pettinger loves the outdoors enjoying living in Dryden!
Dr. Pettinger also worked in emergency departments in Winnipeg and physician Life Flight, Manitoba’s air ambulance service.
Moving to Dryden in 2010 Dr. Pettinger to work in the emergency department transitioning to family practice in 2018.
Dr. Pettinger loves the outdoors enjoying living in Dryden!