I am new to the province (65 years of age / male), needed to find a PCP and get a medical. I selected the SMC Health Center for proximity and was intrigued by the model in Dr Zamanpour's practice where 1st and 2nd year Residents participate in the care appointment.
I had an initial consultation with Dr Zamanpour and an R2 (2nd year resident) in May and then went for my medical Monday of this week. I was first attended to Dr Tsai (R2) who spent ~40 mins with me going over my out of country med records, a detailed discussion of health supplements ("add vitamin D, drop CoQ10 and Fish Oil, cut back on aspirin dosage" etc), then my medial exam with detailed look at a bursitis problem / mobility. After Dr Tsai's exam Dr Zamanpour joined us and we spent another 15 mins in consultation answering all my questions
I am very pleased with the process and level of involvement by Dr Tsai and Dr Zamanpour. It is obvious the R1/R2s are up on the leading studies and medical journals, as a result the process is very educational for the patient. Compared to my experience in the USA where an annual medical is a 15 min perfunctory exercise this is very refreshing. I can highly recommend the model and specifically this office.
Randy H