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Dr Peter McKernan
General Practitioner (GP)
About Dr McKernan
Edit profileDr. Peter McKernan is a long-standing General Practitioner serving the Blairmore and Bellevue communities from his practice at PO BOX 370, Bellevue, AB, where he has earned recognition for his compassionate care and deep commitment to rural medicine. With over 30 years of experience in Alberta, Dr. McKernan offers a steady and thoughtful approach to family health. If you’ve been under his care, consider leaving a review to help others discover his trusted expertise.
Special interest
Dr. McKernan’s medical interests include rural family medicine, palliative care, chronic disease management, and healthcare system leadership. He previously served as Medical Director of the Chinook Primary Care Network, overseeing care coordination among 150 physicians, and is actively involved in advocacy for patient dignity and end-of-life care through his work with Dying With Dignity Canada.
Education and training
Dr. Peter McKernan graduated from the University of New South Wales in Sydney, Australia, and has practiced in Alberta for over three decades, holding registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (CPSA).
Practice in Blairmore, AB
- Blairmore, Alberta, Canada, T0K 0E0
Frequently Asked Questions
He combines decades of clinical experience with a deep understanding of community needs, offering personalized care in remote settings where continuity is vital.
Yes, he served as Medical Director of the Chinook Primary Care Network, helping coordinate care across a large physician network.
He is actively involved in end-of-life care advocacy and offers compassionate support for patients and families navigating serious illness.
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