ABOUT DR. KALACI

Hello! I am Dr. Kalaci (pronounced Kah-lah-tsee).

Vancouver has been my home for the past 10 years. I am a highly-trained, board-certified general pediatrician.

I am a Clinical Instructor for the UBC Department of Medicine, teaching medical students and resident doctors.

I also serve as a Board of Director and the Past President of the

BC Pediatric Society.

MY BACKGROUND

Current Employment:

I practice in a community clinic in West Vancouver where I see a variety of general pediatric patients, from neonates to adolescents.

My special interest is in pediatric allergy.

I am also employed by numerous health authorities where I provide hospital coverage for the nursery and pediatric wards.

Medical Training:

2018-2019 Pediatric Chief Resident – BC Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, BC

2015-2019 Pediatrics Residency – University of British Columbia, Vancouver, BC

2011-2015 Medical School – Western University, London, ON

New patients are always welcome.

A referral is required (Fax: 604-694-2905).

NEONATAL EXPERTISE

Working in the NICU at BC Women's Hospital has made me very comfortable with addressing the needs of term and preterm babies discharged from hospital, including multiples.

ALLERGY CARE FOR CHILDREN

I have a special interest in allergy and keep up-to-date with latest research in the area.

I do allergy testing in my clinic:

-Skin Testing / sIgE Testing
-Oral Challenges
-Oral Immunotherapy and sublingual immunotherapy for food allergies
-Sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy for environmental allergies

OTHER SPECIAL INTERESTS

Skin concerns
Fitness and Nutrition
Cardiorespiratory concerns
NB: I see limited behavioural consultations

IMMIGRANT AND GLOBAL HEALTH

My background in global health has given me a unique perspective on the health needs of many immigrant patients.

I do also speak French, Albanian, and some Spanish should these languages be required.