Dr. Ashleigh McCullagh-Cheung developed an interest in women’s health while living in England, where she completed a Diploma in Sexual and Reproductive Health alongside her family med training. She relocated to Hamilton in 2014. Her favourite areas of practice are contraception care and reproductive health. Ashleigh also has a Travel Health Clinic. She lives in Hamilton, and is married with 2 young kids.

Dr. Avery Gudgeon has long had an interest in women’s health, providing care to teens and young adults at Vancouver Coastal Health’s Youth Clinics, followed by working at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto in the Special Treatment Clinic and the Bay Centre for Birth Control, providing sexual health testing, treatment, contraception counseling, IUD insertion, and medical abortion care. Avery has since moved to the area with her husband and young daughters, and is excited to provide these services to the women of Hamilton and the Greater Hamilton Area.

Dr. Tasha McNamara is a Family Physician in Brantford, who enjoys practicing the full scope of family medicine, and in particular woman’s health. Her training (both undergraduate and residency) included an additional focus on obstetrical care, as well as providing long-acting reversible contraception options. 

She has a passion for accessible care and is excited to be working alongside the other physicians at the Hamilton Birth Control Clinic, which offers women with or without family physicians to access needed contraceptive and early pregnancy care. 

Work aside, she enjoys hiking with her Australian Shepherd and husband, travelling and cheering on the Toronto Raptors. 

Dr. Mikaela Malta is a family doctor in the GTA with an interest in women's health. She received her undergrad degree from McMaster and is excited to work in the Hamilton area. She completed her residency at Women's College Hospital where she also trained at the Bay Centre for Birth Control. She brings this passion and experience to her role at the Hamilton Birth Control Clinic. In her spare time, Mikaela loves spending time with her partner and two kids (and catching up on sleep).

Dr. Irum Rizwan completed her medical training and family medicine residency at the University of Alberta. She developed a strong passion for women's health and went on to pursue obstetrical & gynecological global health education in Nepal. In addition to full-scope family medicine, Dr. Rizwan performs contraceptive procedures and provides maternity and newborn care at the Maternity Center of Hamilton and Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital.

Dr. Cawkwell graduated from the University of Toronto Medical School where she also completed her Family Medicine Residency and Fellowship in Family Medicine Obstetrics and Gynaecology. Dr. Cawkwell has been in practice for 35 years and during that time has continued to develop a strong interest and involvement in women’s health, sexual health and obstetrical care.

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She was Medical Director of the Halton Region Sexual Health program for 20 years and for the last 15 years has been Medical Director of the Family Medicine Obstetrical Group at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital (OTMH). She continues to provide obstetrical care for women at OTMH, and has a women’s health-focused clinic in Oakville. 

Dr. Cawkwell is married with 3 exceptional adult daughters of whom she is very proud. She spends much of her free time in natural surroundings, canoeing, hiking or cycling, and especially loves being in the mountains or by the sea.

Dr. Alicia Rajwani completed her medical school in the United Kingdom, followed by a family medicine residency and fellowship in Low Risk Obstetrics in Mississauga with Trillium Health Partners. She currently has a family practice in Mississauga, with an interest in women's health, and also provides prenatal and newborn care at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital. Outside of medicine Alicia enjoys reading and being outdoors with her family and two dogs. She is excited to be joining the team!

Dr. Marla Prager completed her medical training and family medicine residency at the University of Toronto. She was practicing in Halifax, Nova Scotia the last few years, where she had a family practice and worked at the Halifax Sexual Health Centre. Since moving to Hamilton and joining our team in 2023, she has continued to enjoy providing contraceptive care and sexual health services. Outside of medicine, Marla enjoys travelling, hiking and spending time with her family and Bernedoodle, Hazel.

Dr. Linda Wong received her medical degree from the University of Toronto and completed her training at Women’s College Hospital in Toronto where she began working at the Bay Centre for Birth Control many years ago. She continues to practice there providing contraceptive and abortion care. She began providing virtual abortion care during the Covid pandemic and continues to feel passionate about extending this access of care to all patients who may need it.

Dr. Karen Selwyn completed her medical training and family medicine residency at McMaster University. She has practiced for over 35 years in full scope solo family practice and during that time has developed special interests in women's health sexual health and newborn care. She has worked with Public Health in their clinics for over 25 years and provides newborn care at St. Joseph's Hospital. She is an associate professor of Family Medicine at McMaster University and is involved in training family medicine residents in both newborn care, sexual health and family medicine.

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Outside of medicine, she has been blessed with a family of 8 children and 14 grandchildren whom she loves to spend time with. Her free time is spent with her husband or working outside in her garden.

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Dr. John Vincent completed his medical training and family medicine residency at McMaster University. John has a special interest in sexual health and gender-affirming care, working as both a family physician and in specialized sexual health clinics. Outside of medicine, John enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, tending to his many plants, and spending time with a good book. He is excited to join the HBCC team!

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Dr. Hamidah Meghani is a public health physician with an interest in sexual and reproductive health. She received her medical degree from McMaster and completed her residency at the University of Toronto. She has worked in STI clinics for over a decade, including at the Hassle Free Clinic in Toronto and Hamilton Public Health Sexual Health Clinics. She is excited to provide both cervical cancer screening to women and STI care to all. In her spare time, Hamidah loves to spend time with her family, read fiction, and eat good food.

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Dr. Amarthaluru graduated from medical school at the University of Toronto and completed her Family Medicine Residency at McMaster University. She enjoys practising a broad scope of medicine including Family Practice, Long Term Care, and Hospitalist Care within Hamilton. She has been passionate about reproductive health since her first exposure to this field in medical school, and is excited to be joining the team. Outside of medicine, Spandana enjoys reading, Sunday brunch and yoga.

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