RMH MSA & PES Board Members | Facility Engagement at RMH

Board Member

President

Dr. Linda Bohacek

President, RMH Physician Engagement Society

Dr. Bohacek graduated from the University of Toronto School of Medicine, and completed her General Surgical Residency and a Master's of Science degree in Epidemiology at Memorial University in Newfoundland. She then obtained a Fellowship in Endocrine Surgery at the Cleveland Clinic. Linda joined the staff at Ridge Meadows in 2018, where she currently practices general surgery, with a special interest in endocrine (thyroid and parathyroid) surgery. Outside of work Linda enjoys biking, hiking, kayaking, travel, and painting.

Board Member

Vice-President

Dr. Clara Hong

Vice President, RMH Medical Staff Association and Physician Engagement Society

clara.hong@fraserhealth.ca

Dr. Clara Hong attended UBC medical school and trained in Kelowna. She completed her residency in family medicine in Victoria in 2020 and returned back home to start her practice. Valuing a strong sense of community learned from previous rural training, she chose Ridge Meadows as her home base and began working as a hospitalist in 2021. Clara is excited to join the RMH MSA to help improve processes and relationships in order to improve care. Outside of work, she enjoys travel, food, hiking, and spinning.

Board Member

Treasurer / Secretary

Dr. Murthy Korada

Treasurer / Secretary, RMH Physician Engagement Society

Murthy.Korada@fraserhealth.ca

Dr. Bhachu completed his undergraduate at UBC with a Major in Mathematics. He then studied abroad and graduated from the University of Leeds in the UK with a Masters’ in Medical Engineering and Biomechanics. From there he attended medical school at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Upon graduating, he returned to Canada and completed a residency in Orthopaedics at Queen's University. Dr. Bhachu joined the medical staff at RMH in 2018. His clinical focus is hip and knee replacement surgery. He served for two years as the President of the MSA and has now joined as a Board Member. Additionally, he has taken on the role of Grand Rounds Lead and also sits on the Board for the RMH Foundation and Wellness Committee.

Board Member

Executive Board Members

Dr. Sandeep Bhachu

Executive Board Member, RMH Physician Engagement Society

sandeep.bhachu@fraserhealth.ca

Dr. Bhachu completed his undergraduate at UBC with a Major in Mathematics. He then studied abroad and graduated from the University of Leeds in the UK with a Masters’ in Medical Engineering and Biomechanics. From there he attended medical school at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland. Upon graduating, he returned to Canada and completed a residency in Orthopaedics at Queen's University. Dr. Bhachu joined the medical staff at RMH in 2018. His clinical focus is hip and knee replacement surgery. He currently serves as the President of the MSA and also sits on the Board for the RMH Foundation and Wellness Committee.

Dr. Fariba Radmard

Executive Board Member, RMH Physician Engagement Society

Fariba.Radmard@fraserhealth.ca

Dr. Stephanie Kran

Executive Board Member, RMH Physician Engagement Society

Stephanie.Kran@fraserhealth.ca

Dr. Kran grew up in Victoria, and completed her undergraduate studies in Biology and Kinesiology at the University of Victoria. She earned her medical degree at the University of British Columbia and completed her residency in Family Medicine in Chilliwack, where she developed a strong interest in community hospital practice. Since 2023, Dr. Kran has worked as a Hospitalist at RMH. She now joins the MSA board with a goal of uniting the medical staff and fostering a positive workplace environment.

Dr. Farhan Shahzad

Executive Board Member, RMH Physician Engagement Society

Farhan.Shahzad@fraserhealth.ca

Dr. Farhan Shahzad attended medical school in Pakistan and completed his specialist training in General Adult Psychiatry and Liaison Psychiatry in England, United Kingdom. He also holds a postgraduate certification in Medical Education from the University of Winchester, England. Dr. Shahzad moved to Canada and settled in Maple Ridge in 2024. He is a member of the psychiatry on-call team at Ridge Meadows Hospital and provides both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care. His professional interests include sports psychiatry. Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Shahzad enjoys spending time with his family and is an avid cricket and tennis enthusiast. Dr. Shahzad is committed to supporting physician wellness, strengthening morale, and fostering a collaborative and positive medical community at Ridge Meadows Hospital.

Board Member

Non-Voting Board Members

Dr. Laura Kelly

Site Medical Director, Ridge Meadows Hospital

Laura.kelly@fraserhealth.ca

Dr Kelly joined the Medical Staff at Ridge Meadows hospital in 1995, working as a part-time Emergency Physician and running a Family Practice. She has held many leadership roles over her career, including Local Department Head of Emergency Medicine, and Medical Staff President, representing our site at Regional Health Authority meetings. She continues to provide care in the RMH Emergency Department, and at the Cottonwood Medical Clinic. Currently she is also the Regional co-lead for Medical Staff Wellness, and sits on the Board of Directors for the Ridge Meadows Division of Family Practice, and the RMH Foundation.

Luauna McCartney

Executive Director RMH, Maple Ridge & Pitt Meadows Community Health Services

Luauna has been with Fraser Health for over 30 years, most recently in the role of Director, Clinical Quality & Patient Safety. She has experience in a multitude of roles within the health authority ranging from RN, Patient Care Coordinator, Clinical Nurse Educator, Clinical Manager, and Director. Luauna has her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Victoria, and holds a Masters in Health Administration from the University of Regina.

Dr. Joseph Lee

Past President, RMH Medical Staff Association and Physician Engagement Society

joseph.lee4@fraserhealth.ca

Dr. Lee came from a small town in Ontario to Maple Ridge. He attended McMaster University for Medical School, and completed his residency in family medicine at the University of Toronto. As a hospitalist at Ridge Meadows Hospital and locum in family medicine clinics, his areas of interest include the development of systems and processes to help deliver excellence in medical care, and teaching learners when he has the opportunity. He joined the board to help MSA members build relationships with the hospital and the health authority to improve care.

Administrative Support

Society Administrator

Stacy Mulcahy

Society Administrator, RMH Medical Staff Association and Physician Engagement Society

stacylmulcahy@gmail.com

Stacy Mulcahy is a Project Manager that has been supporting multiple sites with their Engagement Initiative since 2016. At this time, she is supporting the Concurrent Disorder Physician Engagement Association, the Forensic Physician Engagement Society, the BCMHSUS Regional Table, and the Ridge Meadows Hospital Physician Engagement Society. The purpose of her role is to support the day-to-day operations of each of her sites, as well as provide project-specific supports to physician leads working on engagement initiatives and events. To connect with Stacy, she can be reached at stacylmulcahy@gmail.com or by phone/text to 778-242-8637.

Administrative Support

Administrative Assistant

Briony Geldeard

Administrative Assistant, RMH Medical Staff Association and Physician Engagement Society

rmhpes@gmail.com

Briony Geldeard assists Stacy Mulcahy with the day to day running of the RMH MSA & PES. In her role she manages and tracks MSA dues payments, coordinates events, compiles our bi-weekly newsletter the “90 Second Update” and other electronic communications. Prior to moving to Canada 12 year ago, Briony worked in television production in the UK. She now works part time for the Engagement Society and part time at a local circus school, teaching aerial silks and flying trapeze. To connect with Briony, she can be reached at RMHPES@gmail.com, due to her part time hours this is the best means of communication, for urgent enquiries please contact Stacy Mulcahy.