CCFP - Certified Family Physician

Dr. Zara is a dedicated CCFP‑certified family physician with a strong commitment to comprehensive, patient‑centered care. She has a special interest in women’s health and chronic disease management, supporting patients through every stage of life with evidence‑based, compassionate medical care.

Before relocating to Calgary, Dr. Zara practiced in Lethbridge, serving patients at Chinook Regional Hospital as well as in local family practice clinics. She brings a broad range of clinical experience shaped by diverse patient populations and community needs.

Dr.  Zara completed her medical training and Family Medicine residency in Pakistan, where she developed a solid foundation in primary care and preventive medicine.

She looks forward to welcoming new patients and continuing to provide high‑quality care to families in Calgary.

CALGARY, ALBERTA

Dr. Zapasnik has had a thriving Family Practice for the last 30 years, he cares greatly for his patients.

He was a Doctor in Poland prior to coming to Canada, completing his Internship in Saskatchewan. He then came to Calgary and started his Family Practice working at Heritage Family Medical Centre.

MD, CCFP, MPH, HBSc
WOMEN’S HEALTH ONLY

Dr. Kennedy completed an undergraduate degree in Health Studies and a Master’s of Public Health in Ontario before moving to Calgary in 2013. Before embarking on a career in medicine, she worked in Public Health for 8 years creating programs and policies for chronic disease prevention and social determinants of health. She completed her medical degree and residency training as a Family Doctor at the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary in 2020.

Dr. Kennedy is passionate about increasing access to and advocating for women’s health. She strives to create a comfortable and inclusive environment for all patients. Dr. Kennedy’s medical practice also includes rural low-risk obstetrics, mental health and family medicine locums.

BASc, BSc, MBBS, FRACGP, CCFP

Dr. Normandin obtained his undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, and Chemistry from the University of Calgary. He went on to the University of Sydney in Australia to pursue his degree in medicine. After graduation, he moved to Melbourne for his internship and residency, then relocated to Hobart to undertake postgraduate training in General Practice. Dr. Normandin worked as a rural GP in Tasmania, concurrently serving as a clinical supervisor for the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.

In 2024, Dr. Normandin returned to Calgary. He has a passion for all aspects of general practice, with a particular focus on emergency medicine, aged care, and palliative care. His approach prioritizes holistic, patient centered care, reflecting his dedication to comprehensive healthcare delivery.

Dr. Dare is a family doctor with broad experience providing comprehensive primary care in both urban/rural settings and urgent treatment centres. He attended medical school in Nigeria and then went on to complete residency training in the United Kingdom.

He has particular interest in men’s health, musculoskeletal medicine, skin conditions, minor surgery including joint injections, as well as preventive care and chronic disease management; and he continues to pursue additional training in these areas of interest. Dr. Dare places strong emphasis on patient education, shared decision-making, and is committed to building long-term, trusting relationships with his patients. He is relocating to Canada to continue to provide holistic care as a family doctor.  

Dr. Dare also holds a Master of Science in Public Health, reflecting his interest in evidence-informed care, quality improvement, and population health.

Outside of clinical practice, he enjoys hiking mountains, running, travelling, watching and playing football.