Thank a Doctor

Whether providing clinical care, research, education/training, community development and/or medical leadership, physicians throughout the province are at the foundation of the BC health system. Each and every day, they provide profound and meaningful care, support and/or leadership to individuals, families and communities. BC is stronger and healthier because of the services physicians provide. Thank you for the amazing commitment and work you do throughout the year!

A huge shout out and thank you to our family physician, Dr Fathima Abdul Hameed, for the wonderful primary care she provides to my family!

I'd like to thank Dr Gaylene Hargrove for compassionately walking with me along my kidney disease journey. Thank you for your kindness, and for always seeing me as a human first and not just a set of organs!

Thank you to my family doctor and the specialists I see, who are always in my corner, always ready to answer my questions, make me feel heard, and ensure I feel safe and comfortable when I access the care I need.

Today on National Physician’s Day, I want to say thank you my team of physicians including my family physician, Dr Claire Rawson, as well as my oncologists, Drs Alina Gerrie and Johnathan Isenberg.

Having been dealing with a low-grade B-cell lymphoma / leukaemia over the past two years, my family physician has been an incredible in providing guidance, system navigation and emotional supports. Concurrently, my team at BC Cancer has been expertly helping me through this journey. As a physician myself, I am incredibly grateful for each of them, and want to honour their commitment and care.

I'd like to thank everyone involved in my breast cancer journey at the Victoria Cancer Center. What amazing care you gave.

From the amazing surgeon Dr Hayashi to all the wonderful staff in oncology. I can't thank you enough for all you did for me!! Because of you, I'm still here today 11 years later :)

Thank you for showing up day after day with skill, compassion, and an unwavering commitment to your patients and communities. Your work often unfolds in moments most people never see: quiet conversations, difficult decisions, and the steady reassurance you offer when it matters most.

Please know that your dedication doesn’t go unnoticed. You are appreciated beyond measure not only for your expertise but also for your humanity—the kindness, empathy, and resilience you bring to every interaction.

I would like to express my gratitude to the surgical team at Richmond Hospital. I went in for pretty routine surgery, but despite this, the pre-op care I received was so incredibly thorough and well-explained.

On the day of the surgery, I met many doctors who put me at ease with their competence and humour. I also overheard other doctors treating their surgery patients with personal care and attention. Thank you, Team Richmond!

No matter the circumstances, physicians have been there for me in moments of joy, challenge, and grief. I would like to thank physicians for being there during some of my happiest days, such as when my kids were born, and during my saddest times, when I lost close family members.

Throughout my life, physicians have consistently exemplified resilience, compassion, and grace, teaching me to navigate the unknown and be the calm in the storm. It’s been my honour to learn and gain these valuable lessons from our members.