Medical Services

The physicians at New Sherwood Medical Clinic perform Driver’s Medical Examinations in accordance with applicable Alberta transportation requirements.

The assessment may include:

• Detailed medical history and review of relevant medical conditions.
• Medication review.
• Cardiovascular assessment.
• Neurological assessment.
• Musculoskeletal and functional assessment.
• Vision assessment and documentation.
• Assessment of conditions that may affect driving safety.
• Review of relevant investigations and specialist reports where required.
• Completion of the appropriate medical documentation and forms.

Patients should contact New Sherwood Medical Clinic in advance to book a Driver’s Medical appointment and should bring relevant medical information, medication lists, corrective lenses, and any required forms.

Dr. Mukhtar Ali is available to perform Civil Aviation Medical Examinations.

Aviation medical assessments involve evaluation of medical conditions and functional status relevant to aviation safety. Depending on the applicant and certification requirements, the assessment may include:

• Comprehensive medical history.
• Cardiovascular assessment.
• Respiratory assessment.
• Neurological assessment.
• Musculoskeletal and functional assessment.
• Vision assessment.
• Hearing assessment where applicable.
• Medication review.
• Assessment of chronic medical conditions.
• Review of previous medical investigations and specialist reports where required.
• Completion of applicable aviation medical documentation.

Additional investigations or specialist assessments may be requested when clinically indicated or required for certification.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic coordinates referrals for further diagnostic investigation and specialist consultation when clinically indicated.

Diagnostic Imaging

Referrals may be arranged for appropriate investigations, including:

• X-rays.
• Ultrasound.
• Mammography.
• Bone mineral density testing.
• CT imaging.
• MRI.
• Other specialized imaging investigations where appropriate.

Where possible, patients may be provided with options regarding Diagnostic Imaging locations, including providers conveniently located near New Sherwood Medical Clinic.

Specialist Consultation

Depending on the clinical presentation, referrals may be made to appropriate medical and surgical specialties. Referral decisions are based on clinical findings, diagnostic results, urgency, and applicable referral pathways.

We also assist with coordination of follow-up investigations and specialist recommendations when required.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic provides medical assessment and follow-up for workplace injuries and occupational health concerns within the WCB framework.

Services may include:

• Initial assessment of workplace injuries.
• Documentation of the mechanism and circumstances of injury.
• Clinical examination and diagnosis.
• Assessment of functional limitations.
• Treatment planning.
• Recommendations regarding modified or restricted duties.
• Monitoring of clinical progress.
• Coordination of investigations and specialist referrals when required.
• Rehabilitation planning.
• Communication and documentation relevant to return-to-work planning.

The objective is to facilitate appropriate treatment, recovery, rehabilitation, and a safe return to work.

The physicians at New Sherwood Medical Clinic provide confidential assessment and management of a broad range of men’s health concerns.

Sexual & Reproductive Health

• Erectile dysfunction.
• Reduced libido.
• Sexual dysfunction.
• Ejaculatory concerns.
• Fertility-related concerns.
• Assessment of contributing medical, medication-related, hormonal, and psychological factors.

Hormonal & Age-Related Health

• Symptoms associated with testosterone deficiency.
• Andropause-related concerns.
• Assessment where clinically indicated with appropriate laboratory investigations.
• Discussion of treatment options when appropriate.

General Men’s Health

• Cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Diabetes and metabolic screening.
• Prostate-related symptoms.
• Lower urinary tract symptoms.
• Preventive health screening.
• Lifestyle and wellness counselling.

All consultations are conducted confidentially and with consideration of the patient's individual circumstances.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic provides comprehensive primary-care services addressing women's health throughout different stages of life.

Contraceptive Care

Services may include:

• Contraceptive counselling.
• Review of contraceptive options.
• Assessment of contraindications and risk factors.
• Management of side effects.
• Oral contraceptive prescriptions where appropriate.
• Discussion of long-acting and other contraceptive options.
• Emergency contraception counselling when appropriate.

Menopause & Perimenopause

Assessment and management may include:

• Menopausal and perimenopausal symptoms.
• Vasomotor symptoms such as hot flashes and night sweats.
• Sleep disturbance.
• Mood-related symptoms.
• Genitourinary symptoms.
• Sexual health concerns.
• Bone health and cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Discussion of hormonal and non-hormonal treatment options where appropriate.

Preventive health screening and age-appropriate investigations are incorporated into women's health assessments.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic provides ongoing assessment and management of chronic medical conditions.

Conditions commonly managed in primary care include:

• Diabetes mellitus.
• Hypertension.
• Dyslipidemia.
• Coronary artery disease and cardiovascular risk factors.
• Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
• Asthma.
• Thyroid disorders.
• Obesity and metabolic risk factors.
• Osteoarthritis and other chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
• Chronic pain conditions.
• Other long-term medical illnesses.

Chronic disease management may include:

• Regular clinical assessment.
• Medication initiation, adjustment, and monitoring.
• Laboratory monitoring.
• Assessment of treatment response.
• Screening for complications.
• Cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Lifestyle and nutritional counselling.
• Patient education.
• Goal setting and self-management strategies.
• Coordination with specialists and allied healthcare professionals.

Where appropriate, patients may be connected with additional resources through the Strathcona Primary Care Network.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic provides preventive cancer screening based on the patient's age, sex, personal and family history, risk factors, symptoms, and applicable screening recommendations.

Depending on the clinical situation, screening may involve:

• Breast cancer screening and mammography.
• Cervical cancer screening.
• Colorectal cancer screening.
• Prostate-related assessment and discussion of appropriate testing.
• Skin lesion assessment.
• Assessment of concerning symptoms or physical findings that may require further investigation.

Investigations may include:

• Blood tests.
• Urine testing.
• Stool testing.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Tissue sampling or biopsy where appropriate.
• Specialist consultation.

When an abnormal screening result or concerning clinical finding is identified, New Sherwood Medical Clinic can coordinate appropriate diagnostic investigation and specialist referral.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic emphasizes ongoing health surveillance and preventive medicine rather than treatment of illness alone.

Depending on the patient's age, medical history, and clinical risk factors, surveillance may include:

• Blood pressure monitoring.
• Cardiovascular risk assessment.
• Diabetes screening.
• Lipid assessment.
• Renal and metabolic monitoring.
• Pulmonary function testing.
• ECG/EKG assessment where clinically indicated.
• Diagnostic imaging.
• Mammography.
• Cervical cancer screening.
• Immunization review.
• Medication and treatment monitoring.
• Lifestyle and wellness assessment.

Pulmonary function testing may be arranged when evaluating respiratory symptoms or suspected conditions such as asthma or COPD.

Investigations are ordered based on clinical indications rather than routinely performing every test on every patient.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic provides assessment and follow-up for acute medical conditions and patients recently discharged from hospital or other healthcare facilities.

Post-acute care may include:

• Review of hospital discharge documentation.
• Medication reconciliation.
• Assessment of ongoing symptoms.
• Monitoring of recovery.
• Follow-up of abnormal investigations.
• Wound and postoperative assessment where appropriate.
• Pain management.
• Coordination of further investigations.
• Specialist follow-up.
• Rehabilitation planning.
• Assessment of functional status.
• Mental health and psychosocial support where appropriate.

The goal is to provide continuity of care following hospitalization, surgery, emergency department visits, or other significant medical events.

New Sherwood Medical Clinic works in collaboration with the Strathcona Primary Care Network to provide patients with access to additional healthcare professionals and community-based resources.

Depending on individual needs, patients may benefit from support from:

• Pharmacists.
• Registered dietitians.
• Exercise specialists.
• Other allied healthcare professionals and health advisors.

Multidisciplinary support may assist with:

• Diabetes management.
• Hypertension.
• Dyslipidemia.
• COPD and respiratory disease.
• Weight management.
• Nutrition and dietary planning.
• Physical activity.
• Stress management.
• Depression and other mental health concerns.
• Behavioural and lifestyle changes.
• Medication optimization.

This collaborative approach allows patients to receive additional education, self-management support, and individualized healthcare planning.

Dr. Diana Wong provides specialist consultations by referral for selected plastic, reconstructive, and hand conditions.

Hand & Upper Extremity Conditions

Consultations may include assessment of:

• Carpal tunnel syndrome and consideration of surgical management.
• Dupuytren’s contracture.
• Trigger finger.
• Other common hand and soft-tissue conditions.
• Functional impairment related to hand conditions.

Where appropriate, treatment may include procedural or surgical management.

Breast Surgery

Referrals may also be accepted for assessment of:

• Symptomatic breast hypertrophy.
• Breast reduction mammoplasty.

Assessment includes consideration of symptoms, functional impairment, relevant medical history, and suitability for surgical treatment.

Skin Lesions & Skin Cancer

Dr. Wong also provides assessment and treatment of selected skin lesions and common skin cancers, including:

• Assessment of suspicious skin lesions.
• Excision of appropriate lesions.
• Surgical management of selected common skin cancers.
• Histopathological assessment of excised tissue where appropriate.
• Follow-up after treatment.

All specialist consultations are provided following appropriate referral and clinical assessment.