Blue Coast Primary Care - Recruitment & Retention

01/03/2025

It’s a family affair when we host physicians on site visits!
While the parents are getting set up at RBC in Sarnia, the kids get to play!

12/14/2024

We wish to send our condolences to Dr. Chilver’s family and friends.
He cared for his patients deeply and served our community with great care and knowledge.

Thank you Dr. Chilvers for your kind heart and big impact on our community. May you rest in peace!

View Dr. Martyn James Chilvers's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/21/2024

Did you know online urgent care is available for residents in Southwestern Ontario? Appointment costs are fully covered with an Ontario health card. Access online urgent care without leaving your home by visiting www.urgentcareontario.ca

11/21/2024

If you are expecting a child and don't have a primary care provider, see below.

09/23/2024

** NO LONGER ACCEPTING PATIENTS **

NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS at the DMI Building in Point Edward!

08/14/2024

Exciting news!

More medical students will have the opportunity to complete strong and immersive training in Sarnia-Lambton thanks to a new partnership between Bluewater Health and London’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry that aims to help address the region’s physician shortage. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3yGEQ4l Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry - Western University

07/25/2024

FROM CHILDHOOD SHOTS TO HANDING THE REIGNS OF HIS PRACTICE

Blue Coast Primary Care – Recruitment & Retention is proud to welcome Dr. Christopher Chopcian back to Sarnia. Dr. Chopcian’s arrival coincides with the retirement of Dr. William Buckton from his family practice, with Dr. Chopcian set to assume patient care in the coming weeks.

Dr. Chopcian, native to Sarnia, is excited to return to his hometown for his ‘dream job’. He is the 49th family physician and the third recruited to Sarnia Lambton by Blue Coast this year.

“Becoming a doctor has been a long, 12-year journey that took me through four stages of education and three countries to complete. My goal was always to move back to Sarnia for work/life, but I never imagined the 'dream job' would be my first offer. When Dr. Buckton offered me the opportunity to carry on his legacy, it was the end goal I had envisioned.”

Chopcian completed his undergraduate studies at Western University, attended medical school in Grenada, and finished his family medicine residency training in Chicago, IL, all while under the care of his predecessor as his own primary care provider.

“This came with a beautifully poetic bow; as Dr. Buckton is winding down his medical career, I am winding up my own. But even more heartwarming to me is that Dr. Buckton has been my own doctor since I was born. He gave me my childhood shots and now is giving me the reigns, something I am truly honoured to be chosen for.”

Blue Coast extends its gratitude to Dr. Buckton for his dedicated service to the residents of Sarnia Lambton and wishes him well in his steps towards retirement. Dr. Buckton will continue caring for his nursing home patients.

Blue Coast also acknowledges Dr. Duncan Innes for his advisory role in Dr. Chopcian’s recruitment.

Dr. Chopcian will practice from Dr. Buckton’s office in Point Edward and will not be accepting new patients at this time.

07/16/2024

NEW PHYSICIAN ANNOUNCEMENT: Meet Dr. O. Sobayo

Sarnia Medical Group and Blue Coast Primary Care Recruitment and Retention are delighted to announce the addition of a new physician to Sarnia Lambton: Dr. Olubambo Abiodun Sobayo.

Dr. Sobayo brings extensive experience as a family medicine practitioner from the UK and has recently relocated to Canada, specifically Sarnia, to serve our community. He and his family eagerly anticipate settling into life in Canada.

The recruitment of Dr. Sobayo was made possible through the efforts of the Sarnia Medical Group team, led by Dr. Ajayi-Obe, who played a crucial role in collaboration with Blue Coast to bolster our local primary care services.

Both the Sarnia Medical Group and Dr. Sobayo are now accepting new patients.

Individuals without a family doctor are encouraged to visit sarniamedicalgroup.com or drop by the office at 494 Christina St. in Sarnia to complete a patient information form.

06/11/2024

CALLING ALL THOSE WITHOUT A FAMILY DOCTOR.

03/01/2024

NEW FAMILY PHYSICIAN COMING APRIL 2024

To join the patient waitlist, register here: https://www.bluecoastprimarycare.com/patient-waiting-list

12/13/2023

Save this to reference over the next few weeks!

Wishing everyone a healthy holiday!

The Sarnia-Lambton Ontario Health Team has strategies in place alongside local healthcare partners in preparation for an expected increase in patient volumes this holiday season. Learn more about your healthcare options here: https://www.sarnialambtonoht.ca/2023/12/13/local-healthcare-partners-prepare-for-busy-holiday-season/

12/13/2023

Dr. Farzadfar is still accepting patients at the Arkona Medical Centre

Become a patient now: https://arkonamedicalcentre.com/