Our Calgary Doctors – Experienced with Circumcision & Vasectomy

Dr. Pierre Crouse

Dr. Pierre Crouse, MB. Ch.B. DA(SA) LMCC

Dr. Pierre Crouse, MB. Ch.B. DA(SA) LMCC

Vasectomies and Circumcisions are the focus of Dr. Crouse’s practice. He does 3000 procedures annually, making him one of the main providers of these procedures in the province of Alberta.

Dr. Crouse has been performing circumcisions and vasectomies for 40 years.

Dr. Crouse obtained:

  • Medical degree in 1982 in South Africa.
  • Post graduate Diploma in Anesthesia 1990.
  • LMCC 1993 (Licentiate Med. Council of Canada)

Read About Dr. Crouse’s help with circumcisions in Haiti in 2014.

Dr. Crouse worked in hospitals in South Africa until 1990. During that time spent 2 years doing obstetrical and general surgery.

He emigrated to Canada in 1991 where he continued to perform anesthesia and general surgery including
appendectomies, tubal ligations, C/sections, etc.

Dr Crouse performed his first circumcision in 1985, and started performing no-scalpel vasectomies in 2002. 

Dr. Phillip van der Merwe
Dr. Phillip W. van der Merwe, MB. Ch.B. LMCC CCFP

Dr. Phillip W. van der Merwe, MB. Ch.B. LMCC CCFP

Dr. Phillip van der Merwe is a certified family physician and clinical associate professor with over three decades of medical experience. After leaving South Africa in 1990, he pursued work throughout the United Kingdom before relocating to Canada, where he settled in Calgary as a community based family physician. Dr. van der Merwe has led Alberta’s transition to the Patient’s Medical Home as the new standard of care, while he was co-chair of the Provincial PCN Leads. He was also a founder of the Calgary West Central Primary Care Network – the largest PCN in Alberta. Dr. van der Merwe has obtained the following awards: He has been performing no-scalpel vasectomies since 2002 after being trained in this regard by three Calgary-based urologists. After retiring from Family Practice in 2019, Dr. van der Merwe joined Dr. Crouse at Intramed, focusing exclusively on no-scalpel vasectomies. He is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Calgary Medical School, an advocate, and an active member of many medical associations, committees, and initiatives in Alberta. He has also served as the physician of record for the Calgary Opera, Alberta Ballet and Lufthansa German Airlines.
Dr. Donovan Stearn Intramed Medical Centre

Dr. Donovan Stearn, MB. Ch.B. DipPEC(SA) CCFP

Dr. Donovan Stearn, MB. Ch.B. DipPEC(SA) CCFP

Dr. Donovan Stearn is a certified family physician who has been in practice for over 16 years, providing community and hospital-based care in the Central Alberta area.

He received his Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery degree from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 2007. Dr. Stearn has extensive experience in Family Medicine and has completed postgraduate training in Emergency Medicine. He holds a certification with the College of Family Physicians of Canada.

Dr. Stearn has always had a special interest in Men’s Sexual Health and believes in providing exceptional, high-quality care to his patients and their families. This interest led him to complete his training and certification in No-Scalpel Vasectomy under world-renowned Urologist Dr. Douglas Stein in Florida, USA.

Dr. Stearn also provides infant, teen and adult circumcision using the Pollock Technique. He completed his training for circumcision under Dr. Pierre Crouse, who is the leading provider of circumcision in Alberta.

Dr. Crouse has chosen to make virtually painless circumcision the focus of his practice.

Meet Our Team

Jara

Jaralaine

Registered Nurse

Jara is a registered nurse from the Philippines with experience working in Singapore and the United Arab Emirates. She is now registered as a Registered Nurse and a Licensed Practical Nurse in Alberta, bringing a wealth of experience and a compassionate approach to patient care.

Outside of her professional life, Jara is a devoted mother to a lovely daughter. Passionate about exploring new places, she enjoys traveling and discovering the beauty and culture of different destinations. Jara is always looking forward to meeting new patients, providing compassionate care, and making a positive difference in their lives.

Gerico

Agerico

Registered Nurse

Agerico is a dedicated individual with a diverse professional background. He started his career as an Emergency Room Nurse in the Philippines and later transitioned to a career in fitness after moving to Canada in 2017. He became a Certified Personal Trainer but eventually returned to nursing, obtaining his RN license in 2024. Agerico is passionate about helping others, which has been a driving force throughout his career. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time in the gym and with his family at home. Currently, Agerico works as an RN Surgical Assistant at Intramed Medical Centre, where he is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and efficiency while providing quality healthcare services to patients.
Ale

Alé

Surgical Assistant

Alé was born and raised in Lithuania. In 1996, she graduated from Kaunas Medical College and worked as an RN in the Neurological Department. In 2000, her family moved to Ireland, where she worked in Hospice as a Senior Staff Nurse. Alé cared for terminally ill patients and supported their families during stressful periods, a role that ignited her passion for helping others. She joined Intramed Medical Centre in 2015, as a surgical assistant, where she continues to fulfill her passion by providing pain management advice and support to those in need.

Alé enjoys spending time with her family and going on road trips to explore the world.

Jai

Jairus 

Surgical Assistant

Jairus has been with Intramed Medical Centre for six years after graduating from the LPN program at Bow Valley College in 2017. Outside of work, he lives an active lifestyle, whether he’s playing sports or working out. Jairus brings a positive and energetic approach to his role at the clinic.

Vanessa

Vanessa

Medical admin 

Vanessa has more than 10 years of experience in customer service where she has developed the skills and empathy needed to provide excellent patient care. In 2015, she earned her Hospital Unit Clerk diploma from Robertson College. Vanessa is passionate about helping others and is dedicated to building strong relationships with her colleagues and patients at Intramed.

Outside of work, she prioritizes spending time with her family and is a proud mom of two amazing teenagers and a fur baby named Bullet. Vanessa looks forward to meeting and welcoming all the new patients at Intramed and is excited to be a part of their healthcare journey.

Princess

Princess

Medical admin

Princess has been working as a medical office assistant for over nine years since she made Canada her home. She earned her diploma in Medical Office Administration in 2015 and has been supporting healthcare teams ever since. When she’s not at work, she’s often found enjoying the outdoors with friends or having fun with her fur babies. Princess believes in the healing power of nature and looks forward to connecting with all visitors during their clinic visits.

Ongoing Practice at Intramed Medical Centre

With their surgical and anesthesia backgrounds, Dr. Crouse is convinced that the Pollock Technique™ circumcision, with its pain control protocol, is the most effective and painless method available. Dr. Crouse performs Pollock Technique™ circumcisions for babies, boys, teens, and adult men of all ages.

Our doctor has been performing circumcisions since 1985, and currently performs 1000 annually, as well as 2000 vasectomies every year. Intramed Medical Centre is a leading provider of both circumcision and vasectomy in Alberta, and in Canada.

Dr. Crouse chooses not to use local hospitals because that could result in long wait times for patients to have their procedure. By setting up their own private centre, our doctors have created a convenient situation for patients – you can have your surgery within just days or weeks of calling the office.

Book online anytime, or call us at 403-255-6196 with your inquiry or to make an appointment.

Post-Procedure Support

If you need support following your procedure, you can contact us during office hours, and we will assist you immediately.

You may also walk into our office.

For after hours support, we are members of the Calgary West Central Primary Care Network (PCN). To access this service call Health Link @ 811. If needed they will connect you with the doctor on call or refer you to the PCN After Hours clinic for a same day or next day appointment. It is located at 5960 Centre Street SE.

If the above options do not meet your needs, you may also proceed to any urgent care centre or emergency room.

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Kindly note that our clinic will be closed for the holidays from December 24, 2024, to January 1, 2025. We will resume normal operations on January 2, 2025.