
Johann Van Der Merwe
Family Practitioner | Obesity Medicine
17 Artist View Drive Calgary Alberta, T3Z 3N4About
Johann Van Der Merwe, MBChB, maintains a position within My Calgary Doctor in Alberta, Canada. Dr. Merwe is a family physician, tending to patients of all ages ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. When Dr. Merwe is not tending to his patients at My Calgary Doctor, he is on staff at local clinics and speaks regionally to his colleagues. To remain up-to-date in the field, Dr. Merwe is a member of the College of Family Physicians of Canada, amongst other associations, that advocate for continued education.
Education and Training
University of Pretoria
Board Certification
MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Public Speaking -
Fellowships
- College of Family Physicians Canada
Professional Society Memberships
- College of Family Physicians of Canada, Calgary Care Primary Network of Canada
What do you attribute your success to?
Working Very Hard, Being Committed, and Being Dedicated to his Patients
Favorite professional publications
- Canadian Journal of Physicians
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