Second Family Physician at Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic Expands Access to Care

Peterborough, ON — Access to primary care in Peterborough will soon expand with the addition of a second family physician at Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic, helping connect more residents with a family doctor. 

Dr. Onifade will join Dr. Tifase in April 2026 and will be accepting new patients within the City of Peterborough. Pre-registration is now open for residents who do not currently have a family doctor and wish to schedule a meet-and-greet appointment.  

“Every new physician who starts a practice in the City of Peterborough means more residents will have access to healthcare,” said Mayor Jeff Leal. “We are pleased to see clinics expanding their capacity and welcoming doctors who are committed to serving our community.” 

Formerly Fadhil’s Pharmasave, Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic has served the Peterborough community for over 16 years, and owners Vijay Sappani and Sam Kanni have been working to expand healthcare services available in the neighbourhood.  

“Our goal is to build a community medical hub that makes it easier for patients to access care,” said Sappani. “Reinvesting in the community by bringing in a physician is one step, but helping them settle into the community and succeed in practice is just as important.”  

Dr. Tifase began practicing family medicine at the Northcrest Pharmacy and Medical Clinic in February 2025 after relocating from the United Kingdom to Ontario. His arrival marked the first step in the clinic’s expansion, with plans to recruit additional physicians to help meet the growing demand for primary care in the community.  

Dr. Tifase acknowledged the support from the City that helped him bring his practice to Peterborough. 

 "I appreciated the assistance of the City’s physician recruitment coordinator, Chantal Van Parys, and her dedication in helping support licensing requirements, immigration pathways and connecting me with local resources,” said Dr Tifase. “Having someone local who understood the healthcare system and the community made a real difference as I transitioned into practice here." The support Dr. Tifase received encouraged him to recommend to his colleague, Dr. Onifade, to relocate to Peterborough.  

With two physicians now practicing at the clinic, and open six days a week, the expansion is expected to add additional access to care for over 2000 new patients who do not have a regular family doctor. Patients interested in registering can visit northcrestclinic.com for more information.