Meet The Team

Dr Leonard Onwumelu moved to Canada in November 2015 where he currently lives with his family.  He is the clinical director of the Deer Ridge Family Clinic, he works with a health care team consisting of a group of doctors, resident doctors from the University of Calgary and a group of nurses; both from Deer Ridge Family Clinic and Alberta Health.  He is also the Medical Doctor in several nursing homes across Calgary and attends the nursing homes once a week with the company of the resident doctors and the nurses.

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Dr. Leonard completed his bachelor’s in medicine and bachelor’s in surgery from the University of Nigeria in 1998.  He then completed his higher residency program in general surgery from 2001 to 2009 in the Republic of Ireland and a residency in family practice from 2010-2014 in Scotland, United Kingdom.  He is a board-certified physician with the College of Surgeons in Ireland, General Medical Council, United Kingdom and College of Surgeons and Family Physicians in Canada.  In addition, Dr. Leonard has a master’s degree in business administration from University of Dublin in Ireland and a higher diploma in tropical medicine and musculoskeletal medicine from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. He is a member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland and currently works as a clinical assistant professor with the University of Calgary. He has trained over 60 resident doctors and International Medical Graduates in the department of psychiatry, family medicine and dermatology. 

Dr. Rick graduated from the University of Calgary medical school in 1980 and subsequently qualified as
both a family physician and an emergency physician.

He started his private practice in December 1983 in
Queensland and moved his office to Deer Run in 1990.

 

He transitioned from delivering babies to
focusing on occupational medicine in the mid-1990s and subsequently worked as a part-time company
physician in addition to being a family physician until he sold his practice to Dr. Onwumelu for one dollar
2017. His goal was to thank his long-term patients by providing them with an experienced doctor who
was comfortable with providing the expertise needed regarding their complex medical needs.

 

Dr. Zabrodski, a clinical assistant professor for the past 40 years, continues to teach part-time at the medical school and also does some occupational consulting while filling in as needed as a long-term locum at the Deer Ridge Family Clinic.

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Dr. Deborah Obu is a fully licensed Canadian medical practitioner who has practised in Alberta, British Columbia and Saskatchewan. In addition to her focus on medical aesthetics, she has worked both as a family physician and an emergency physician in Canada and Ireland.

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Dr. Obu has a postgraduate degree in Clinical Dermatology and Biochemistry. She also has special interests in Cosmetic Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Bariatric Medicine and Sclerotherapy. She is currently an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Calgary School of Medicine.

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Dr. Opeyemi Familusi recently moved to Calgary and joined Deer Ridge Family Medicine Clinic with 15 years of experience in Family Medicine from the United Kingdom. 

 

She is an Assistant Clinical Professor of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary and comes from a diverse background of working as a family physician in both rural and densely populated
localities across the United Kingdom.

 

She has a special interest in Women's Health, Obstetrics and Gynecology, as well as Children’s Health, and has acquired vast experience in these patient populations. She takes special pride in getting to know her patients and helping them to achieve their physical and emotional wellness goals by adopting an individualized, collaborative approach to their care.

After graduating from the University of Ibadan Medical School, Dr Familusi moved to the United Kingdom where she completed her internship at the Arrowe Park Hospital (Wirral University Teaching Hospitals), Merseyside in the United Kingdom.
She subsequently moved to the Midlands to complete her Family Medicine training program under the East Midlands Deanery University of Nottingham. She is a member of the Royal College of Physicians of the United Kingdom and a board-certified physician with CCFP certification in Canada. She also holds a Diploma in Child Health from the Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health in the United Kingdom, a Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynecology from the Royal College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, United Kingdom and a Diploma in Family and Reproductive Health.

In addition to her vast experience in clinical practice, Dr. Familusi also has a strong background in public health. She is a graduate of the prestigious Global Health Delivery Intensive course at Harvard University, United States. 

When Dr. Familusi is not seeing patients, she enjoys traveling, singing and cooking.

She will also be handling WCB patients, Immunization, Contraception and Driver's Medicals. She is a great addition to the team at Deer Ridge Family Clinic.

Dr Prisca Wosu has over fifteen years’ experience as a medical practitioner. She is a Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners of the United Kingdom and holds a Certification in the College of Family Physicians (CCFP) in Canada.

Dr Wosu commenced her medical training at the College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, Nigeria. She then went on to obtain a Master’s degree in Tropical Medicine and International Health(TMIH) from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Dr Prisca also obtained a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene(DTM&H) from LSHTM/Royal College of Physicians of London. She then proceeded to complete her Family Medicine residency training in West Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom.

Dr Wosu has a keen interest in elderly care and has worked in several nursing homes both in the United Kingdom and Canada. She has vast knowledge in chronic disease management and believes in patient centred care. She is passionate about women and child health and her passion is evident in her empathetic nature

Dr Wosu lives with her husband and two children. She has a large family, being the first of twelve children. Dr Prisca loves spending time with family and friends, traveling and watching movies.
Dr Wosu is currently accepting new patients by appointment. She will also be handing WCB patients, and Drivers Medicals. We are happy to welcome Dr Wosu to our team at Deer Ridge Family Clinic.​​

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Originally from the Philippines and doing previous work as a Health Care Aide, Rosemarie graduated from Bow Valley College's LPN program in 2017 and has worked for Dr. Leonard since graduation.  She specializes in geriatric and advanced foot care. Rosemarie is a staple in the Deer Ridge Family Clinic and is always ready to greet patients with a smile.

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Rosie is a trained foot-care specialist nurse that offers home visits for foot care related cases.

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Rosie is currently accepting private patients for foot care in the clinic too.  Services include:

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• Corn

• Callosities

• Toe Nail Trimming

• Wart Treatment

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Please call the clinic for appointments and the cost for private foot-care is $40.00 per visit.

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My Name is Theodora. I am Dr Leonard’s wife. I am a Lawyer; licensed to practice both in Nigeria and Alberta.

I moved to Canada from the UK in August 2015 and shortly after, I met all the requirements to practice in Canada as required by the National Committee on
Accreditation, Ottawa. I articled in a reputable Law firm in Calgary and subsequently got admitted to the Alberta Bar in June 2019.

 

I practice in the areas of Family Law, Wills & Estate, and Notary Public.

 

I offer legal services to Deer Ridge patients at a discounted
rate due to my affiliation to the clinic. I also work with Legal Aid clients requiring services in the area of Family Law.

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I completed my Bachelors Degree in Law at the University of Nigeria and proceeded to Nigerian Law School, Lagos. I relocated to Ireland in 2002, and on getting to Ireland; there was no pathway at the time for internationally trained lawyers to practice law. I had a change of career, and got admitted into Dublin City University, Ireland, for a degree programme in Nursing. I graduated with a B.sc (Nursing) in 2009, with special interest in Learning Disability.

 

I also attended the Dublin Business School where I got a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).

I am a member of the Calgary Bar Association, and a Member of Immigration and Refugee Board of Alberta.

 

I enjoy travelling, cooking and reading novels at my spare time.

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