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Dr Lena Derie-Gillespie
Family Physician
About Dr Derie-Gillespie
Edit profileDr. Lena Derie-Gillespie is a Family Physician serving the community of Vegreville, AB, where she provides comprehensive, patient-focused care from her clinic at 5310 50 Avenue, Vegreville, AB T9C 1M2. With a background in rural medicine and public health, she is known for her compassionate approach and dedication to health equity across all age groups. If you’ve received care from Dr. Derie-Gillespie, consider leaving a review to help others benefit from her thoughtful and community-rooted medical practice.
Special interest
Dr. Derie-Gillespie’s medical interests include rural family medicine, public health, preventative care, and GP anesthesia. She has served as a Medical Officer of Health in Alberta’s South Zone and is passionate about improving access to care in underserved areas. Her clinical focus includes chronic disease management, maternal health, and health promotion, with a strong emphasis on early intervention and continuity of care for rural populations.
Education and training
M.D.
Dr. Lena Derie-Gillespie earned her MD from the University of Calgary in 2008 and completed residencies in rural family medicine in Saskatchewan and GP anesthesia in Alberta. She is licensed by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta under license number 016495.
Practice in Vegreville, AB
- 525 4 St SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta, Canada, T1A 0K7
Frequently Asked Questions
She combines clinical care with public health expertise, ensuring patients in rural areas receive accessible, preventative, and culturally sensitive treatment.
Yes, she provides comprehensive maternal health services including prenatal monitoring, postpartum support, and coordination with obstetric specialists.
She is trained in GP anesthesia and may offer procedural sedation or collaborate with surgical teams depending on the clinical setting and patient needs.
Absolutely. She has served as a Medical Officer of Health and actively supports community health programs focused on prevention and education.
She develops personalized care plans for conditions like diabetes and hypertension, emphasizing early detection, lifestyle changes, and regular follow-up.
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