BIO

Dr. Chilton is originally from Maple Ridge, BC. She received her Bachelor Degree in Biology and Psychology at the University of Victoria in 2011, then moved to Vancouver to study medicine at UBC after working briefly as a piano teacher. After completing the Family Medicine residency program in Ottawa in 2018, she moved back to Victoria and joined the West Coast Family Medical Clinic team. In addition to taking over Dr. Brennan McKnight’s practice in September 2019, Dr. Chilton will also be taking on maternity patients in association with the Pacific Maternity group of physicians. See the “Services” section of our website for more information. Dr. Chilton is not currently  accepting new General Practice patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Family Physician, West Coast Family Medical Clinic (as of September 2019)
• Palliative Care Physician, Sooke Hospice Society
• Attending Physician, EMCS Outreach Clinic
• Clinical Instructor, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine

BIO

Dr. Kluge was raised in East Sooke. He completed his undergraduate degree in anthropology at the University of Victoria before moving to Hamilton to complete a Masters degree in physical anthropology. Dr Kluge completed medical school at McMaster University before moving back home to complete residency through the University of BC. He opened his family medicine practice in Sooke in 2013. Dr. Kluge is actively involved in teaching medical students and family medicine residents. Dr Kluge is not currently accepting new patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Family Physician, West Coast Family Medical Clinic
• Palliative Care Physician, Sooke Hospice Society
• Clinical Instructor, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine
• Affiliate Clinical Instructor, University of Victoria, Division of Medical Sciences

BIO

Dr. Saunders trained in London, England. He holds postgraduate qualifications in Family Medicine, Obstetrics and Paediatrics. Prior to moving to Sooke in 1982, he worked in South London, Toronto, and Quesnel. He has also worked as a Medical Director for BBC Television. His main clinical interests include Seniors Care and Paediatrics. He particularly enjoys rural medicine. He recently gave up the provision of intrapartum maternity care. Dr. Saunders presently holds multiple appointments within the South island Division of Family Practice, Doctors of British Columbia and the Canadian Medical Association. He is passionate about health care transformation in family medicine. He is not accepting new patients apart from referrals from midwives and other physicians returning newborn mothers and babies for care in Sooke.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Family Physician, West Coast Family Medical Clinic
• Palliative Care Physician, Sooke Hospice  Society
• Medical Co-Director, Ayre Manor Residential Care Facility
• Active Medical Staff Privileges Island Health Authority
• Clinical Instructor, University of British Columbia, Faculty of Medicine
• Affiliate Clinical Instructor, University of Victoria, Faculty of Medical Sciences
• Co-Chair Board of Directors, South Island Division of Family Practice

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Dietitian
• Chronic Disease Management/Primary Health Care
• Health Promotion & Education, Island Health