West St. Paul Medical Clinic is celebrating its one-year anniversary, a milestone that reflects community growth, fulfilment and satisfaction, says medical director and family physician Dr. Temitope Ajayi.
The clinic officially opened its doors on March 10, 2025, as West St. Paul’s first medical clinic and was immediately well received by community members. In its first year alone, the clinic welcomed more than 2,500 patients, with 11,000 scheduled appointments and roughly 1,500 walk-ins. The clinic has also hosted three medical students, further establishing itself within the community.
“From what started as an idea, I can see it blossom into a big project that not only serves the people of West St. Paul and its environs, but also confirms the saying from a quote by Philip Stanhope, 4th Earl of Chesterfield, in 1774: ‘Whatever is worth doing at all is worth doing well,’” Dr. Ajayi said.
Over the past year, Dr. Ajayi added he is especially proud of the feedback he has received from patients, particularly regarding the clinic’s efforts to digitize services and improve the overall patient experience. That feedback has also helped shape his growth as both a medical director and physician.
“To be honest, I had a fair share of imposter syndrome during the first week of operation,” he said. “I doubted whether I could oversee the clinic and still provide care for my patients. I had projected that it might take about two additional years before the clinic could be stabilized enough to get additional physicians, but thankfully we have two additional physicians within a year of operation.”
Dr. Ajayi said he and his staff understand that patients want to feel both seen and heard, and to have a medical team that remains professional while also empathizing with their concerns. Those values have helped shape the clinic into what he describes as a safe, welcoming and accepting space for both patients and staff.
“I will continue to ensure that our individualized, personalized, patient-centred approach is not watered down,” he said. “This is what makes us unique, and we are proud of this.”
To mark the clinic’s first anniversary, West St. Paul Medical Clinic hosted an open house on March 10, offering hot drinks and snacks to visitors who stopped by.
Dr. Ajayi added that connecting with residents — whether as a physician or simply as a neighbour — continues to motivate him each day. Even when he sees patients outside of the office, he takes the opportunity to greet them, noting it gives him a strong sense of “communal spirit.”
As the clinic continues to grow, it has also expanded services to better meet the needs of local residents. Saturday walk-in appointments are now available, along with weekly extended evening hours to accommodate patients with demanding work schedules.
The clinic has also partnered with Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) and AWC Group 2023 Ltd. to enhance the clinic’s facilities. An expansion project, expected to open in April 2026, will add a pharmacy, a wellness centre and additional clinic rooms.
“[The builders] have done a remarkable job with the space, and many of our patients testify to this,” Dr. Ajayi said.
Additional partnerships include Shared Health through the My Health Teams network for the Seven Oaks Division. Through this collaboration, patients can access several specialists, including a social worker, income protection worker, chronic disease management worker and a brief treatment counsellor to help address physical, social and mental health needs.
Over the past year, the clinic has also focused on strengthening its brand and visibility by staying active on social media and regularly posting updates and health information on its website blog at www.wspclinic.ca.
Looking ahead, Dr. Ajayi added his goal is to remain community-focused while continuing to provide high-quality care. He hopes to organize a community food drive and a healthy living fair in the coming months.
His long-term vision for the clinic, he said, is simple: to manage “a clinic that provides qualitative, personalized and holistic healthcare in fostering a healthier, responsible community.”
West St. Paul Medical Clinic is located at 1A-1051 Kapelus Dr. and is currently accepting new patients. To book an appointment, call 1-204-800-4652 during clinic hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.
