
Healthy Lives For Everyone
OUR VALUES
We operate with integrity and honesty
EFFICIENCY
We respect our patients' time and concerns
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We strive to exceed industry standards by keeping informed on the latest advances in medicine
THOUGHTFUL
We think about your unique needs first
We emphasize your
health and wellness
Healthy Lives For Everyone
OUR VALUES
HONESTY
We operate with integrity and honesty
EFFICIENCY
We respect our patients' time and concerns
KNOWLEDGEABLE
We strive to exceed industry standards by keeping informed on the latest advances in medicine
THOUGHTFUL
We think about your unique needs first
We emphasize your
health and wellness
MEET YOUR TEAM


Dr. Daniel Anselm
MD PEng FRCPC
Cardiologist | Internal Medicine
Dr. Anselm is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with specialty qualification in Internal Medicine and subspecialty qualification in Cardiology. He completed his undergraduate studies in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Toronto and subsequently acquired his Professional Engineering designation after working for several years in the automotive industry. Thereafter, he completed Medical School and his Internal Medicine Residency at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ontario followed by his Adult Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Calgary, Libin Cardiovascular Institute. He subsequently completed further training in Cardiac Nuclear Imaging at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Dr. Anselm’s interests are in clinical cardiology, echocardiography, cardiac nuclear imaging, and vascular risk reduction. Dr. Anselm is the President, Chief Medical Director, and a founding partner of Southern Alberta Medical. He is a staff physician at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital providing ICU, CCU, and internal medicine consultation services. He also provides consultant cardiologist services at Advanced Cardiology Consultants and Diagnostics in Calgary.

Dr. Adeel Azam
MD FRCPC
Internal Medicine
Dr. Azam is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with specialty qualification in Internal Medicine. He completed Medical School in Pakistan and subsequent postgraduate training in England. He worked at the Bolton General Hospital, Royal Lancaster Infirmary, Colchester General Hospital, and Royal Marsden Hospital. He subsequently completed Internal Medicine Training at Brown University School of Medicine, Rhode Island and Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Dr. Azam’s interests are in general internal medicine, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and bariatric medicine. Dr. Azam is a founding partner of Southern Alberta Medical. He is the immediate Past Chief of Internal Medicine and ICU at Medicine Hat Regional Hospital. In addition, he is the Director for the Diabetes Education Centre and Medical Lead for the Bariatric Specialty Clinic in Medicine Hat (South Zone). Dr. Azam is also a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Calgary. He is an Internal Medicine Preceptor for the Rural Alberta South Family Practice Residency Program and is actively involved in teaching Medical Students. February 2020, Dr. Azam was elected VP of the South Zone Medical Association. He is the recipient of the 2021 Rural Family Medicine Specialty Preceptor Award.



Dr. Anmol Kapoor
MD FRCPC
Cardiologist
Dr. Kapoor is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada with specialty qualification in Internal Medicine and subspecialty qualification in Cardiology. He completed Medical School in St. Petersburg, Russia followed by his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Alberta. He completed his Adult Cardiology Fellowship at the University of Manitoba. He subsequently completed further training in vascular medicine and carotid ultrasound at the Cleveland Clinic, USA.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Dr. Kapoor’s interest are in clinical cardiology, echocardiography, carotid ultrasound, and vascular medicine. He is a founding partner of Southern Alberta Medical and the President of Advanced Cardiology Consultants and Diagnostics in Calgary. He is the founder of the Community Heart Failure Assessment, Rehabilitation and Management Clinic (CHARM Heart Failure Clinic) and the DIL Walk Foundation. He is actively involved in multiple national and international trials in the field of arrhythmias, vascular medicine, heart failure, lipids, mobile technologies and acute coronary syndromes.

Dr. Kartik Malik
MD ABIM
Internal Medicine, Respirology + Critical Care
Dr. Malik is an Internal Medicine specialist with a subspecialty in Respirology & Critical Care. He obtained his medical degree from St. George’s University in Grenada after which he completed his Internal Medicine residency in New Jersey, USA. Following this, Dr. Malik completed his fellowship in Respirology & Critical Care in North Carolina. Prior to coming to Medicine Hat, he worked in the state of Washington for two years as a Respirologist and Intensivist.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Dr. Malik’s special interests are in obstructive airway disease, pulmonary vascular disease, and thoracic malignancies. He is trained in advanced bronchoscopy procedures such as EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound).
Dr. Malik is a staff physician at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital where he provides respirology consultations and manages patients that are admitted to the Intensive Care Unit.



Dr. Jesse Stach
MD BMSc FRCPC
Gastroenterologist + Internal Medicine Specialist
Dr. Stach is a Gastroenterologist and Internal Medicine Specialist. He attended the University of Alberta where he obtained his medical degree and completed his Internal Medicine training. Following this, he completed his fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Calgary in June 2021. He will be taking referrals for consultation, gastroscopy, and colonoscopy. Jesse is originally from Medicine Hat and we are thrilled to welcome him back into the community.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Dr. Stach’s special interests include inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, polypectomy, and gastrointestinal bleeding. He is trained in gastroscopy and colonoscopy. He is also a staff physician at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital where he will perform endoscopy and provide Internal Medicine and Critical Care coverage.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF

Joni
Medical Office Assistant

Teresa
Medical Office Assistant

Jackie
Medical Office Assistant

Haily
Medical Office Assistant

Cassy
Medical Office Assistant

Crystal
Medical Office Assistant

Brittney
Diagnostic Patient Coordinator

Dee
Reception

Kealy
Administrative Assistant
TECHNICAL STAFF

Shellaine MacLeod | MRT(NM)
Senior Nuclear Technologist | Senior Radiation Safety Officer
Shellaine is a Senior Nuclear Technologist at Southern Alberta Medical in Medicine Hat and Advanced Cardiology Consultants and Diagnostics in Calgary. She is the Senior Radiation Safety Office for our multicentre Cardiac Nuclear Imaging Program in Alberta. This includes sites in Medicine Hat, Calgary and Edmonton. After completing her studies to become a Nuclear Medicine Technologist, she excelled in various roles including managing multimodality facilities featuring nuclear cardiology, exercise stress testing, x-ray, and bone mineral density.

Kara Dischner
Nuclear Technologist | Radiation Safety Officer
Kara is a Nuclear Technologist at Southern Alberta Medical and the onsite Radiation Safety Officer. She is well read and relates to her patients with ease. Kara has a positive disposition, empathetic nature, but most of all cares for her patients. Since 2003, she has been recognized for her patient care and outstanding work. Kara previously worked in Texas, Manitoba, and finally in Medicine Hat for Alberta Health Services as a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Site Radiation Safety Officer.

Angela
Echocardiography Sonographer

Brad
LPN / Cardiology Technician

Neysa
Cardiology Tech Assistant

Mariko
Cardiology Tech Assistant

Respiratory Therapists
Position Open
We are actively recruiting two Respiratory Therapists to join our team. View the career posting Respiratory Therapist

Exercise Physiologists
Position Open
We are actively recruiting two Exercise Physiologists to join our team. View the career posting Exercise Physiologist