Dr. Stephen Gallant, MD
Dr. Gallant has been practicing medicine since 1989. He received his medical degree from Dalhousie Medical School in 1989, practiced in Ontario and British Columbia, and came back to his home of Antigonish to practice family medicine in 1994. Dr. Gallant is a full-service physician, and regularly makes his way to the local walk-in clinic and St. Martha's Hospital to check on his patients.
Charlotte Gallant, BScN (Nursing)
Charlotte received her degree in nursing from Dalhousie University in 1994. As the administrative assistant, she welcomes patients, handles paperwork, and brings a smile to everyone in the clinic. Outside of the clinic, Charlotte is an avid animal lover and figure skater, and can often be found at the rink teaching lessons to members of the community. Prior to joining us, she skated professionally on the Disney on Ice World Tour for 4 years.
Leigh-Ann Balcom
Leigh-Ann is a graduate of the The Nova Scotia Community College. She ran a successful in-home business over the past 9 years. Leigh-Ann has joined our team and will be managing our appointments and billings as well as other office administration. She has over 20 years of customer service and is already brightening our office with her friendly demeanor and warm smile.
Leigh-Ann is originally from Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia but has called Antigonish home for the past 18 years. When she is not at the office she is busy spending time with her husband Gerry and her two children Iain and Keira.
Allana
Allana is a valued member of our front office team. She brings many years of medical experience to our office and is available to assist our clients with all their appointments and administrative needs. She went to Nova Scotia Community College and graduated in the Administrative Assistant Program. She has furthered her education with a Medical Terminology Course. She is a mother of three children and enjoys spending time with her family and friends, especially if that includes camping and travelling!
Laurie O'Connor
We are saddened by the departure of Laurie after 21 years of exemplary service. We wish her the very best in her new employment. Laurie has graciously maintained a support role in our clinic, with staff troubleshooting for all aspects of her former secretarial duties. Additionally, she is assisting us with medical records scanning and storage, which is much appreciated.