Dr. Brian Power has lived and worked here since 1980. Being able to practice the full scope of rural medicine is one of the things that attracted him in the first place to the Markdale/Flesherton area. The people and the countryside have made it very easy to stay.  

Dr. Harvey Winfield first came to the area in 1991 to do a locum for one of the physicians here. The experience was so rewarding that he decided to stay and join the medical community. Over the years, he has enjoyed a wide variety of medical practice: in-patient care, family practice, emergency medicine, surgical assisting, obstetrics and nursing home care. Dr. Winfield says “There is no greater opportunity for practicing comprehensive rural medicine than settling in a small community like ours”.

Donna Welch, RN brought her nursing skills and experience from working with a Public Health Unit to the Clinic 7 years ago; her skills are valued by both the patients and the team of doctors. Donna and her son live in Markdale. She feels this area “has everything – friendly people, community spirit, natural beauty and all the services we need”.

Tammi Davis is a Medical Secretary and Billing Clerk, and has worked at the Flesherton Clinic for 6 years. This Clinic is the friendliest place she has ever worked. She appreciates her caring team of co-workers and the opportunity to help family, friends, acquaintances and those new to the community through her work. Tammi resides in Owen Sound with her husband and their five children. 

Joan Keeling is an effective Office Manager who has worked with the Flesherton Clinic for 23 years. She appreciates the friendliness and trust that their patients share with the Clinic team. Joan has three adult children; she and her husband live in Markdale. 

Dr. Keith Dyke is the consulting physician for NP Lynn Hodge along with his family practice in Southampton and ER work at the Southampton Hospital, which is one of the rural hospitals of Grey Bruce Health Services. Dr. Dyke supports the community by providing medical services 2 days per week at Bruce Power.

Lynn Hodge, NP followed up 30 yeas of nursing experience by completing a Master of Science and Family Nurse Practitioner program in Buffalo, New York, and the Ontario RN (EC) exams. In 2003 she came to Dundalk to provide primary care, and now has the privilege of providing primary care to 750 patients. Her focus is health prevention, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, cure, rehabilitation and support.

Marg Hedges, RN works two days a week so more patients can have the advantage of Lynn Hodge’s time and NP skills. The variety of patients, including urban, farm and Mennonite people, makes Marg’s job interesting and challenging. Marg enjoys living and working in this area, close to fresh farm products, fruits and vegetables, the outstanding scenery and all kinds of culture and entertainment.

Jennifer Hiltz is a Medical Secretary who has worked with Lynn Hodge’s team for five years. She enjoys helping their patients to become healthier people and to advocate for their own health.

Dr. Fred Kaethler is the consulting physician for the Nurse Practitioners at the Markdale Clinic. His primary work is in the ER and looking after any Clinic and ER patients who are hospitalized. Dr. Kaethler says that some of the best motorcycling roads in Canada are in Grey County. (Ask him for specific road numbers.) He enjoys living in the country where the noisiest thing he hears is the birds fighting at the feeder in his yard.

Dr. Minerva Cooke was attracted to the natural heritage of Grey Bruce, which she says is the best part of southern Ontario. Although a rural area, she is pleased there are so many opportunities in the arts and culture sectors. Dr. Cooke finds Markdale to be a very friendly community. She works part-time at the Clinic as she transitions into retirement.

Dr. Linda Morel brought more than 30 years of family practice experience to the Clinic on a part-time basis in March 2009 to help the community deal with the many orphan patients. Dr. Morel says “I love Markdale; I love the patients; I love the team approach in the Community Clinic. There is no better place to do family practice than in a rural community”.

Penny Pedlar, NP was a nurse for 34 years before going to university and completing the Nurse Practitioner program. The dynamic team of nurse practitioners, a registered nurse, administrative staff and part-time family physicians works really well together. Penny and her husband raised their family in this community because of the wonderful opportunities for both recreation and work.

April McAllister, NP moved from Toronto in 2005 and emphasizes the efficient access to diagnostic and consultative services here compared with Toronto. April appreciates that she can have a healthy work/life balance here. She enjoys skiing, biking and other outdoor activities very close to home. The multi-disciplinary team approach creates a supportive environment for the Nurse Practitioners.

Esther Epp-Kaethler, RN assists Dr. Kaethler at the Clinic on a part-time basis. Away from the Clinic, Esther provides manual lymphatic drainage and compression therapy. She enjoys the great camaraderie amongst the staff and really appreciates learning from the stories of the people of our area who provide our food and services.

Mary Weber is a welcoming Receptionist who has helped callers and visitors to the Clinic since it opened in 2003. Mary appreciates the busy pace of this modern facility and the up-to-date computer system. She thinks this area is a really great place to live and raise a family.

Betty Ann Pringle, Reception & Accounts, calls Markdale her home town. She likes that “everything is here” and it is still close to the city if she wishes to go there. “There’s hiking, skiing, all the amenities; it’s a great place to connect with nature. We have it all.”, says Betty Ann.

Dr. Francis Bobik-Orchard has enjoyed such a wonderful 5 years at the Centre Grey Hospital in Markdale that she wonders why it took her so long to leave academic anesthesia in downtown Toronto. While she practiced at Women’s College Hospital, she was a professor at the University of Toronto. It impresses her that everyone here is interested in getting the job done in the best way. Dr. Orchard says ‘I’m absolutely thrilled about the depth of knowledge and current practices of my colleagues. I could not ask for a better team of GPs to work with’. Although she was always ‘a downtown Toronto gal’, she is surprised and pleased how she enjoys meeting her patients in the grocery store. ‘This is a very caring community, a community with feeling’, she added.

Dr. Bowen Chan was first introduced to Markdale Hospital and the community as an elective medical student, and given his positive experience, he returned as a locum Emergency physician.  He describes his experience here as "giving him a great introduction to acute medicine in a rural environment.  The staff is very friendly, supportive and easy to work with."

Dr. Matt DiStefano – Coming soon.

Dr. Steve Springle – Coming soon.

Dr. Raj Waghmare – Coming soon.

Dr. Paul Wilson appreciates the gratefulness of the patients he sees in the ER and he especially enjoys treating the Mennonites and the farmers. “The helpful attitude and sense of appreciation from the staff, nurses and clerks make it easy to keep returning to work here”.