Dr. Akshay Jain
MD, FRCPC, FACE, CCD, ECNU, DABIM, DABOM
Specialist care in diabetes, thyroid disorders, obesity, metabolic health and endocrine conditions.
UNITY HEALTHCARE
Meet Our Team
At Unity Healthcare, care is a team effort. Our physicians, clinicians, pharmacists, nursing and allied health professionals, research team, and administrative staff work together to provide coordinated, evidence-based care in a welcoming and patient-centred environment.
Specialist Care
Our physicians and clinical team provide comprehensive care for diabetes, thyroid disease, obesity, metabolic conditions, and other endocrine disorders.
Collaborative Support
Pharmacy, nutrition, nursing, phlebotomy and clinic staff work together to support patients throughout their care journey.
Clinical Research
Our dedicated research team helps bring new treatments and emerging therapies closer to patients through clinical trials and innovation.
Our Physicians
Our physicians lead a collaborative model of care, working closely with the wider Unity Healthcare team to provide individualized treatment plans, evidence-based care, and access to emerging technologies and research.
Dr. Sukhjit Shergill
Specialist Physician
Providing thoughtful, individualized and evidence-based specialist care.
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Clinical & Allied Health Team
Our clinical and allied health professionals work alongside our physicians to support treatment, education, medication management, nutrition, monitoring, and ongoing patient care.
Kimberly Ransom
Registered Nurse • Certified Diabetes Educator
ABOUT
Kimberly Ransom
Kimberly Ransom is a Registered Nurse (RN) and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) and a Master of Public Health (MPH), with diverse clinical experience in Australia and Canada.
She feels privileged to work alongside an exceptional team supporting individuals living with diabetes and is committed to empowering patients with the knowledge, confidence, and practical tools they need to take an active role in their health.
She hopes every person who visits Unity feels genuinely heard, compassionately supported, and hopeful as they work toward their health goals.
Adesh Korada
Clinician
ABOUT
Adesh Korada
Adesh Korada is a medical graduate from UON currently working at Unity Healthcare. He is pursuing residency training while continuing to build his clinical experience and providing compassionate, patient-centred care.
He values creating a welcoming environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported. He is grateful to be part of the Unity Healthcare team and to have the opportunity to serve the community.
Doreen Darko
Clinician
ABOUT
Doreen Darko
Doreen Darko is a compassionate Clinical Assistant at Unity Healthcare, passionate about providing patients with respectful, patient-centred care.
She completed her postgraduate clinical training in Ghana, gaining broad experience in Internal Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, and Obstetrics & Gynecology.
Doreen enjoys building meaningful connections with patients and working alongside the healthcare team to provide a positive, supportive care experience.
Muhammad Awais Atif
Clinician
ABOUT
Muhammad Awais Atif
Muhammad Awais Atif is a medical graduate from a WHO-accredited program at Kazan State Medical University. He completed his high school education in Richmond, BC and has a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Simon Fraser University.
He is also a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada and a licensed Clinical Observer with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC. He hopes to complete a residency program in BC and practice independently as a physician.
Fluent in English, Urdu, Hindi, Punjabi, and Russian, he is committed to supporting accessible, patient-centred care for BC’s diverse communities.
Simrandeep Manj
Clinician
ABOUT
Simrandeep Manj
Simrandeep Kaur Manj is a medical graduate from University College Dublin where she graduated with honours. Originally from Surrey, BC, she began the BSc program at UBC before pursuing medicine in Ireland. During her medical training, she gained experience in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Psychiatry, and General Practice.
She looks forward to completing her training in Canada and continuing to serve her community while establishing meaningful patient relationships.
Marilyn Sun
Clinical Pharmacist • Certified Diabetes Educator
ABOUT
Marilyn Sun
Marilyn Sun is a clinical pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), who is deeply passionate about providing compassionate, personalized care to diabetes and bone health patients.
She works closely with individuals to simplify medication therapy, optimize health outcomes, and navigate the complexities of insurance and drug coverage.
Her goal is to ensure every patient feels supported, empowered, and fully equipped to manage their health journey with confidence.
Cindy
Pharmacist
ABOUT
Cindy
Biography coming soon.
Olya Voikin
Registered Dietitian • Certified Bariatric Educator
ABOUT
Olya Voikin
Olya Voikin, RD, CBE, is a Registered Dietitian with over 14 years of experience and a Certified Bariatric Educator. A UBC Dietetics graduate, she provides evidence-based, personalized nutrition care, specializing in weight management, heart health, digestive health, and chronic disease management.
Olya is passionate about empowering clients to make sustainable, informed choices that support their long-term health and well-being.
Cris Gochan
Medical Laboratory Assistant • Phlebotomy Technician
ABOUT
Cris Gochan
Cris Gochan is a Medical Laboratory Assistant and American-certified Phlebotomy Technician, currently pursuing his LPN education.
He has clinical experience in blood collection, ECG testing, and pre- and post-analytical laboratory processes.
Cris is committed to providing accurate, compassionate patient care and creating a comfortable experience for every patient.
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Research Team
Our research team coordinates clinical trials and supports every stage of study participation, from screening and informed consent to study visits, regulatory activities, data collection, and ongoing participant care.
Avi Virk Sohal
Clinical Research Coordinator
ABOUT
Avi Virk Sohal
Avi Virk Sohal is a Clinical Research Coordinator and Health Sciences graduate with a strong interest in clinical and biomedical research.
During her undergraduate studies, she conducted research involving CRISPR gene editing in C. elegans, gaining experience in genetics and molecular biology.
She now works in clinical research, coordinating clinical trials and supporting study implementation, regulatory activities, and participant care. Her research interests include genetics, chronic disease, and advancing evidence-based healthcare.
Hussein Mamdani
Clinical Research Coordinator
ABOUT
Hussein Mamdani
Hussein Mamdani is a Clinical Research Coordinator with extensive experience supporting participant-focused studies across healthcare and academic settings.
His work spans participant recruitment, informed consent, data collection, regulatory documentation, ethics submissions, and study coordination.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health Sciences from Simon Fraser University, with a minor in Medical Anthropology and a certificate in Health Ethics.
Sonal Kakarmath
Clinical Research Coordinator
ABOUT
Sonal Kakarmath
Sonal Kakarmath is a Clinical Research Coordinator at Unity Healthcare with a strong background in healthcare and a passion for advancing patient care through research.
She is dedicated to supporting meaningful clinical research that contributes to improved treatments and makes a positive difference in patients’ lives.
Narmeen Tariq
PharmD, ACRP-CP • Clinical Research Coordinator
ABOUT
Narmeen Tariq
Narmeen Tariq, PharmD, ACRP-CP, is a Clinical Research Coordinator with a background in pharmacy and over four years of experience in clinical research.
She has supported Phase II–III clinical trials across therapeutic areas including oncology, infectious diseases, autoimmune diseases, cardiology, and endocrinology.
Her experience includes clinical coordination, data collection, regulatory documentation, and collaboration with investigators and healthcare teams.
Narmeen is committed to maintaining high standards of participant safety, data integrity, and quality throughout the research process.
Simer Bains
Research Assistant
ABOUT
Simer Bains
Simer Bains is a Biology student at the University of British Columbia with a strong interest in medicine, clinical research, and patient care. He has experience supporting clinical research initiatives at Unity Healthcare, where he assists with patient recruitment, data management, and research-related projects in endocrinology, diabetes, obesity, and metabolic health.
Simer plans to pursue a career in medicine and hopes to continue contributing to clinical research and patient-centered healthcare throughout his training.
Manraj Bains
Research Assistant
ABOUT
Manraj Bains
Biography coming soon.
Farzaneh Jamali
Research Assistant
ABOUT
Farzaneh Jamali
Farzaneh Jamali is a PharmD-trained healthcare professional with over four years of experience in clinical research.
With experience supporting Phase I–IV studies across diverse therapeutic areas, she brings expertise in clinical research documentation, scientific communication, study coordination, and Good Clinical Practice to advancing patient-centered research at Unity Healthcare.
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Clinic Operations
Our clinic operations team helps create a welcoming, organized, and efficient experience for patients while supporting the day-to-day coordination of care across Unity Healthcare.
CLINIC LEADERSHIP
Gurjit Virk
BComm • Clinic Manager
Bringing more than 25 years of medical office experience across a wide range of healthcare specialties.
ABOUT
Gurjit Virk
Gurjit Virk is the Clinic Manager at Unity Healthcare and holds a Bachelor of Commerce (BComm). With over 25 years of experience as a Medical Office Assistant, she brings extensive knowledge of clinic operations, patient services, and healthcare administration.
Throughout her career, Gurjit has worked across a wide range of medical specialties, giving her a broad understanding of different areas of patient care and the day-to-day needs of a busy clinical environment.
She is committed to creating an organized, welcoming, and supportive experience for both patients and staff, while helping ensure the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently.
Chaahat Jain
HBSc • Medical Office Assistant
ABOUT
Chaahat Jain
Chaahat Jain holds an Honours Bachelor of Science (HBSc) and works as a Medical Office Assistant at Unity Healthcare.
She enjoys working directly with patients and supporting them throughout their visits, helping create a welcoming and comfortable healthcare experience.
Chaahat values the opportunity to work alongside the Unity team and is passionate about contributing to patient-centred care while helping individuals achieve and maintain better health.
Harmanvir Kaur
Associate of Biology • Medical Office Assistant
ABOUT
Harmanvir Kaur
Harmanvir Kaur is a Medical Office Assistant with a background in biological sciences and healthcare.
She is experienced in supporting medical teams, coordinating administrative tasks, and assisting patients with compassion and professionalism.
Harmanvir is passionate about creating a welcoming patient experience and helping ensure the clinic runs smoothly and efficiently.
ONE TEAM. CONNECTED CARE.
Care, connected.
At Unity Healthcare, our physicians, clinical professionals, research team, and clinic staff work together with one shared goal: helping every patient feel heard, supported, and confident in their care.
By bringing specialized medical care, education, diagnostics, clinical research, and ongoing support together in one place, we aim to make healthcare more coordinated, accessible, and personal.
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Care
CLINICAL
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RESEARCH &
Innovation
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You
Your health.
Your care.
Your care.