Dr. Douglas Black is a highly skilled and accomplished Ob\Gyn Generalist, with interests in interventional ultrasound, early pregnancy management and supporting infertile couples. He obtained his medical degree from the University of Dundee in Scotland, before completing a four year residency at the University of Ottawa, in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Douglas received his fellowship from the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, then further trained in ultrasound and became ARDMS certified. He has been involved in women’s health care for over 40 years, at several different levels. First as a resident, then a consultant, an educator, a mentor, an administrator, and finally chairing the department of Ob/Gyn in Ottawa.
Dr. Hunt received his medical degree from University of Western Ontario in 1994 and completed his specialty training in Obstetrics and Gynecology from UBC in 1999. Dr. Hunt has practiced for the past 23 years on Vancouver Island, the last 18 in Victoria. He did outreach clinics in Alert Bay, Port Hardy and Tofino in his first five years of practice. Dr. Hunt has also been formally involved in medical education through both the UBC OB/Gyn residency training program and the Island Medical Program including leadership roles for 3rd year clinical rotations. Dr. Hunt served as the department head of the Division of Gynecology on the south island for five years until 2021. He is a member of the BC Colposcopy program through BCCA and has a broad based clinical practice.
Dr. Samantha Wong-Merrick completed her medical degree and OBGYN Specialty training at UBC. Earlier this year she sought additional training under the supervision of PCRM’s Co-Directors to enhance her skills in pelvic ultrasound and knowledge of infertility treatment protocols. Dr. Wong-Merrick spent her childhood between Bangladesh and British Columbia. She now lives on Vancouver Island with her family. Many Vancouver Island physicians may already have met Dr. Wong-Merrick during her locums for OB/GYN practices in high-risk obstetrics and gynecologic surgery. She is also involved in clinical teaching of medical students and residents. Dr. Wong-Merrick has volunteered on medical missions to underserved populations in Ecuador and Guatemala and is proud to offer services in Spanish.
At The Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM) - Victoria we believe that each patient’s journey to fertility is unique. Our philosophy is to put the patient first, and the right treatment will follow. Although we are one of the largest clinics in Canada, our team focuses on these values to create an atmosphere of personalized fertility care with excellent service. However you choose to build your family, PCRM strives to support you with knowledge, experience and kindness.
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