Who we are

Dr. Juan Ruiz, Medical Director

Dr. Ruiz portrait. He is a smiling man in glasses and a blue suit with a light-colored tie, standing indoors in a well-lit, modern space with large glass windows and a yellow and red color scheme.

Dr. Juan Ruiz graduated from the Allergy and Immunology program at the University of British Columbia. His clinical interests include immunology, drug allergies, urticaria, allergic rhinitis, and peri-operative anaphylaxis. He is the director of the Peri-Operative Anaphylaxis Clinic (POAC) at Vancouver General Hospital. Recently, he joined St. Paul's Hospital and started a multidisciplinary clinic with ENT to serve patients with aspirin allergy and nasal polyposis. 

He completed a Bachelor of Science with honors in Cell Biology at the University of Alberta. After, he completed medical school and Internal Medicine residency at the University Calgary. He is fluent in English and Spanish.

MINA Cao, nurse

Mina is a seasoned nurse with experienced in care of the elderly, otolaryngology and most importantly Allergy! She is a master of subcutaneous injections, which means you will not feel your allergy shot!

gurleen kaur, medical office assistant

Gurleen is a superstar MOA, with superb organizational skills. She keeps the office running smoothly. She enjoys time with her family and friends.

leonora beltran, skin test technician

Leonora completed her medical degree in Mexico City and has experience in Internal Medicine and clinical research. She has a particular interest in allergy, immunology, and respiratory medicine. She enjoys helping patients feel comfortable and supported during their clinic visits. Outside of work, she enjoys running and watching films. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

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