John S Van Der Merwe, Family Practitioner
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John S Van Der Merwe

Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine

4402 52nd Avenue Unit 118 Plaza 44 Lloydminster Alberta, T9V 0Y9

About

Dr. John has a keen interest in preventative medicine, digital health, and telemedicine. 

Education and Training

MBBCh at University of the Witwatersrand

Board Certification

Board Certified in the Canadian College of Family Physicians

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 17 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Family Practice

Professional Society Memberships

  • SIPPA Health

Articles and Publications

  • Dr. John blogs at

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Passionate about the relationships with his patients, loves helping people, and enjoys disseminating information through social media.

Teaching and speaking

  • Dr. John has been involved in the assessment of international medical graduates (IMGs) seeking licensure in Saskatchewan and performs practice supervision of international medical graduates (IMGs) who have successfully obtained provisional licensure in Saskatchewan. 

    He has also acted as a physician examiner for the University of Saskatchewan's Division of Continuing Medical Education (IMG Support Program). 

John S Van Der Merwe's Practice location

4402 52nd Avenue Unit 118 Plaza 44 -
Lloydminster, Alberta T9V 0Y9
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