Our clinic

A modern clinic with a long view.

Blue Water Medical is a Vancouver practice for acute, chronic, and preventive care — with the patience to understand what comes before and after a visit.

The idea

Care is more useful when it’s connected.

Our providers care for patients across all ages and stages, in person and through telemedicine. We’re here for the new concern, the ongoing condition, and the questions that don’t fit neatly into either category.

That means clear communication, a secure technology foundation, and a plan you can actually carry with you after the appointment.

A notebook and white coat representing learning in care

Teaching clinic

The next generation is part of the room.

Blue Water Medical works with medical residents from the University of British Columbia and Nurse Practitioner students from UBC and the University of Victoria. Students and residents learn through carefully supervised patient care.

It’s a tradition of mentorship, and one that gives patients a meaningful role in shaping future care. Every case is reviewed with the supervising provider, and your feedback is genuinely welcome.

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Our Providers

Meet our providers.

Our primary care team brings different experience to one shared standard: careful, clear, kind.

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Dr. Panagiotis Galanopoulos

Dr. Panagiotis Galanopoulos

Primary care

Dr. G, as many of his patients know him by, is the owner and lead physician at the clinic. He is board certified in family medicine in both the US and Canada, and also has fellow status in the American Academy of Family Practice. He is a proud graduate of Ross University School of Medicine and the University of Louisville department of Family and Geriatric Medicine, and he was a chief resident in his third year of training. He also has experience as a chief medical officer of a federally qualified health center in the US, which allowed him to work closely with medical doctors, nurse practitioners and physician assistants all within a primary care and mental health network.

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Dr. Mostafa Rashed

Dr. Mostafa Rashed

Primary care

Dr. Mostafa Rashed, a Family Medicine physician, pursued his medical degree at Cairo University, Egypt. Driven by his ambition, he secured a residency position in Family Medicine at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) in Qatar (ACGME-I accredited), where he earned his Arab Board certification in Family Medicine. During his career, he has had multiple publications in numerous prestigious journals. In addition, he worked as a faculty member in the Family Medicine Department at HMC and Qatar University, where he trained medical residents and students. Dr. Rashed's special interest in chronic care is further established by the Diabetes diploma from South Wales University, UK. Dr. Rashed's talents extend beyond the scholarship of medicine; he is also a skilled professional tennis player who, throughout the years, competed in multiple tournaments. Driven not only by his love for medicine but also his love for sports and the outdoors, he relocated to beautiful British Columbia. His extensive training and previous rapport with multicultural patients uniquely position him to provide preventive and comprehensive care, especially for those with chronic diseases. He is dedicated to helping his patients achieve the best possible physical health and emotional well-being, for the best quality of life.

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Yuliya Krasnogolova

Yuliya Krasnogolova NP(F)

Primary care

Yuliya grew up in Ukraine and immigrated to Canada in 2004 with her family. She completed medical school and received her MD degree with a specialty in paediatrics from Danylo Halytsky Lviv National Medical University in 2003. Her Canadian nursing and medical experience includes surgery, paediatrics, cardiology, critical care, teaching, and research. She completed her Master's degree at the University of Victoria as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and joined the Blue Water Medical team in January 2020 as a Family Practice Primary Care Provider. Her professional focus is general outpatient family practice. She enjoys working with patients and their family members of different ages, meeting their needs and optimizing their health.

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Lawrence Talusan

Lawrence Talusan NP(F)

Primary care

Lawrence graduated from Langara School of Nursing in 2006. He obtained his BCIT Critical Care Certificate in 2012 and his MN-NP (Family) from UBC in 2020. The majority of his acute care career was spent at St. Paul's Hospital, with a background in the cardiac intensive care unit, cardiac cath lab, and interventional radiology. He taught nursing as a sessional instructor at Langara College and helped the college transition its curriculum toward the NCLEX. He is passionate about cardiology and family medicine.

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Anthony Tsui

Anthony Tsui NPF

Primary care

Anthony is a Nurse Practitioner who graduated from UBC in 2021. With an emergency nursing background, he previously worked in Urgent Care as an NP, where he identified gaps in primary care access. This led him to transition to primary care, and he now practices at Blue Water Medical Clinic. Anthony focuses on building strong relationships with patients and providing comprehensive care. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family and travelling. He also has a passion for roasting and sampling coffee.

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Dr. Vrinda Munjal

Dr. Vrinda Munjal

Primary care

Dr. Vrinda Munjal completed her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience and Physiology (Integrated Science) at the University of British Columbia, where she conducted research on sports concussions and neuroethics in epilepsy. She earned her medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in Dublin and completed her Family Medicine residency at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, where she pursued research in women's health, including cervical cancer screening and menopause care. She is passionate about chronic disease management, preventive medicine, and women's health.

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Dr. Ogenna Okeke

Dr. Ogenna Okeke

Primary care

Dr. Ogenna Okeke is a family physician with extensive experience providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to individuals and families of all ages. She completed her medical degree at the University of Lagos, Nigeria and had her specialist training in Family Medicine at the National Hospital Abuja, Nigeria. She is a Fellow of the West African College of Physicians and holds a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Abuja, Nigeria. Prior to practicing in Canada, Dr. Okeke served for several years as a physician with the United Nations, including appointments in Nigeria, Somalia and Ghana. In these roles, she cared for a diverse international patient population and their families while also providing preventive medicine, emergency care, travel medicine and health education. She has broad interests in preventive care, women's health and chronic disease management. Dr. Okeke values building trusting relationships with her patients and believes in collaborative, compassionate care that considers each patient's individual needs and circumstances. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, watching movies and spending time with her family. She stays active by playing badminton and volleyball.

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