Dr. Eva Hemmerich
Medical Doctor & Clinic Director
(Mon, Wed)
After working in family practice for many years, Dr. Hemmerich saw the rise in drug toxicity and the tragedy of overdose deaths and started shifting her focus to addictions medicine. She saw the need for more accessibility to OAT (Opioid Agonist Therapy) and started the Comox Valley Addictions Clinic to bring more support to people struggling with substance use in the Valley.
Globug
Clinic Manager
(Mon, Tue, Wed)
Glowbug is the clinics stellar receptionist and the first point of contact for people coming into the clinic. Her warm, welcoming presence creates a safe atmosphere for everyone coming in.
Dr. Laura Matemisz
Medical Doctor
(Tuesday Alternate Doctor)
Dr. Matemisz is an emergency physician working at Comox Valley Hospital with a special interest in addictions medicine. After seeing a rise in the number of overdoses in the Comox Valley, she began working to help patients struggling with substance use. When not at the hospital or CVAC, she can be found on the trails with her many dogs.
Dr. Mark Viljoen
Medical Doctor
(Tuesday Alternate Doctor)
Dr. Viljoen is a family doctor, originally from South Africa. He has worked in diverse locations from Nunavut to Vancouver’s downtown Eastside. He has an interest in addiction medicine and is International Society of Addiction Medicine certified.
Dr. Jack Bryant
Medical Doctor
(Friday)