OUR TEAM

PROVIDERS

Fort Frances Physicians Group is home to the medical practices of:

  • Dr. Karina Arnesen
  • Dr. Brewster Laxton
  • Dr. Jeffrey Gustafson
  • Dr. Melanie Halvorsen
  • Dr. Robert Nugent
  • Jasmin Hamm, N.P.
  • Dr. Vaishali Patel
  • Dr. Lorena Jenks
  • Dr. Marc Ruppenstein
  • Dr. Lucas Keffer
  • Dr. Behzad Azarmju
  • Dr. Margaret Mansour
  • Dr. Fatemeh (Melina) Mahdiar

Our 12 Physicians collectively provide inpatient care at LVGH, emergency department coverage, long-term care, deliver babies, anaesthesia services, mental health care and addiction support in addition to primary care in our clinic. Our Nurse Practitioner provides primary care support to patients of Dr. Karina Arnesen.

PROVIDERS

Fort Frances Physicians Group is home to the medical practices of:

  • Dr. Karina Arnesen
  • Dr. Brewster Laxton
  • Dr. Jeffrey Gustafson
  • Dr. Danielle Mitchell
  • Dr. Melanie Halvorsen
  • Dr. Robert Nugent
  • Jasmin Hamm, N.P.
  • Dr. Vaishali Patel
  • Dr. Lorena Jenks
  • Dr. Marc Ruppenstein
  • Dr. Lucas Keffer

Our 10 Physicians collectively provide inpatient care at LVGH, emergency department coverage, long-term care, deliver babies, anaesthesia services, mental health care and addiction support in addition to primary care in our clinic. Our Nurse Practitioner provides primary care support to patients of Dr. Karina Arnesen.

REGISTERED PRACTICAL NURSES

Our RPN's provide support to the Physicians with scheduled appointments, completion of paperwork, handling EMR tasks and administering immunizations/injections.

ADMINISTATION STAFF

Our administration staff consists of Business Manager, Reception Supervisor, Billing Supervisor, Administrative Assistants, Senior Clerks and a Stenographer. This administration team provides organizational support, timely submission of documents, and ensures accountability for finances.

ADMINISTATION STAFF

Our administration staff consists of Business Manager, Reception Supervisor, Billing Supervisor, Administrative Assistants, Senior Clerks and a Stenographer. This administration team provides organizational support, timely submission of documents, and ensures accountability for finances.