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Dr. Dawn La Porte - Nanaimo, BC Psychiatrists - Healthcare Staff Image
9+ YEARS ON TBR
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DR. DAWN LA PORTE

(4.9 Score)
1200 Dufferin Crescent,
Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 Directions

Since 1999

Specialty:

✓Depression ✓Bipolar Disorder ✓Mood Disorders ✓Memory Loss ✓Fear ✓Emotional ✓Aggression ✓Stress ✓Abnormal ✓Strange Behaviour psychiatric Assessment ✓Diagnostic Evaluation ✓Medication Management ✓Psychotherapy ✓Mood Disorder Assessment ✓Anxiety Disorder Assessment ✓Psychotic Disorder Assessment ✓OCD Assessment ✓Trauma-related Disorder Assessment ✓Substance-related Disorder Assessment ✓Sleep Disorder Management

"Dr. Dawn La Porte has over 25 years of experience in this field. She is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada and Board Certified In Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She combines research and follows through with suggestions for their patients. She delivers friendly and quality treatment through conversation, knowledge, and genuine empathy. Dr. Dawn La Porte strives to bust the myths of psychiatric disorders so that the individual in need can seek proper and timely treatment to lead a better life. She is excellent in strength-based psychiatric care among clients. Dr. Dawn La Porte's knowledge of how to navigate the system in order to access psychiatric care and medication management assists a number of their clients in achieving stabilization.

2026 Highlights: Dr. Dawn La Porte earned her Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree from the State University of New York School of Medicine at Stony Brook in the United States. She is a certified specialist in psychiatry and holds a licence to practise through the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia (CPSBC)."

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License #66691

Contact:

(250) 739-5868

By Appointment

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Dr. Joris Wiggers - Nanaimo, BC Psychiatrists - Healthcare Staff Image
11+ YEARS ON TBR
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DR. JORIS WIGGERS

(4.6 Score)
1200 Dufferin Crescent,
Nanaimo, BC V9S 2B7 Directions

Since 1992

Specialty:

✓Mood Disorders ✓Psychotic Disorders ✓Anxiety Disorders ✓Obsessive Compulsive Disorders ✓Trauma and Stress-related Disorders ✓Miscellaneous Disorders

“Dr. Joris Wiggers uses medication and psychotherapy to support healthy brain remodeling by strengthening or modifying neural pathways. He specializes in treating schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe addiction, offering evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Wiggers encourages patients to prioritize physical fitness, relaxation, sustained sobriety, and daily social interaction as part of their recovery. He is also available by email or telephone to answer brief questions about treatment, discuss side effects, and receive updates on patients’ progress. Together, he and his patients develop individualized treatment plans that address their unique needs and concerns while encouraging them to pursue the healthiest life possible.”

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License #BC0928146

Contact:

(250) 739-5797

By Appointment

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DR. CHI HUNG AU

(4.6 Score)
NEUROLINKS 6010 Brickyard Road, #202,
Nanaimo, BC V9V 1S5 Directions

Since 2019

Specialty:

✓Psychiatric Evaluation ✓Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation ✓Ketamine Treatment ✓Psychometric Assessment ✓Depression ✓Anxiety ✓PTSD ✓Bipolar Disorder

“Dr. Chi Hung Au received his medical education at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and completed his psychiatric residency before pursuing further training in neuromodulation. He also attended a transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) course at Harvard University. He serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia and practices at NeuroLinks, where he is committed to providing advanced neuropsychiatric treatments. NeuroLinks aims to improve patients’ mental well-being and quality of life through personalized, comprehensive mental health care. The clinic offers treatments such as TMS and ketamine therapy, tailoring treatment plans to each patient’s individual needs. Ketamine therapy typically involves two sessions per week for up to three weeks, with adjustments made according to the patient’s response to treatment.”

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License #36605

Contact:

(250) 739-5530

Mon-Fri: 8am - 4pm
Sat-Sun: Closed

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DR. DAWN LA PORTE REVIEWS

I love Dr.Laporte so much . Words cannot express . She has been by my side guiding me for over 10 years and helped a poor , broken soul of a girl blossom into a flower and I could not have done it without her .She doesn’t push meds and always listens to me without judgement. I absolutely trust Dr.Laporte with my life and highly recommend her . I am so grateful she has been my doctor this long , thank you Dr.Laporte.

I have had a few psychiatrists in my life, but none have come close to being as enthusiastically helpful and caring as Dr. Laporte. Words cannot express my gratitude for her and her dedication. She is kind, she listens, she goes the extra mile, and she is hilarious (total bonus). 1000/10 recommend.

Dr. Laporte is very caring and empathetic with her patience. She acted immediately over concerns of my medication causing serious side effects and she promptly found medication best suited for me. I highly recommend this doctor.

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DR. JORIS WIGGERS REVIEWS

Dr. Wiggers is so deeply thoughtful and kind and he is profoundly knowledgeable about psychiatric treatments. His professional care is superb and his standards are top notch with enormous integrity. I have never met anyone as dedicated to excellence in treatment and the compassion I have experienced with Dr. Wiggers moves me so much. He is such a lovely human being. I am so grateful to be able to receive such spectacular care from him.

Dr. Wiggers is a profoundly skilled and knowledgeable psychiatrist. He was the best doctor I've ever seen, and I would not hesitate to recommend his care and services to anyone I knew who needed a psychiatric physician. Thank you for everything.

I really lucked out when I managed to get a referral to Dr. W. kind, knowledgeable and professional, Dr. Wiggers seemed to understand my situation immediately. So nice to meet a doctor who actually listens and validates.

DR. CHI HUNG AU - NEUROLINKS REVIEWS

Beautiful space with wonderful staff and Dr Au is amazingly welcoming and knowledgeable. Easy to talk to. Dr Au and his staff strive to make an incredible effort to make the treatment and clinic visit a very pleasant experience. Thank you also for being very welcoming to students wanting to learn more about the different treatment modalities available in psychiatry.

NeuroLinks clinic is a comfortable and welcoming space. Dr. Au is very intelligent, caring, and professional. He maintains a balance between listening and asking questions. His knowledge of medications and their side-effects is commendable. He takes into account patient history and gives options to empower patients on their journey to recovery. Thank you.

The Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation took longer than usual to work for me, but I have had depression for 45 years. The treatment and the guidance in adjusting my medication has really made a positive change. I feel much more myself and can feel hopeful again. Thanks to Dr. Au and the incredible staff, you all have been wonderful.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DR. DAWN LA PORTE Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Call Inspection: 9
Complete Info: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Contact Info: 10
Current Evaluation: 10
Exact Services: 10
Experience: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Review Analysis: 10
Reviews Accuracy: 10
Reviews Study: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DR. JORIS WIGGERS Total Inspection Points: 111/120
Complete Info: 8
Call Inspection: 9
Contact Info: 9
Current Evaluation: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Review Analysis: 9
Reviews Accuracy: 9
Reviews Study: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Specialization: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

DR. CHI HUNG AU - NEUROLINKS Total Inspection Points: 110/120
Business Hours: 8
Contact Info: 8
Experience: 8
Reviews Accuracy: 8
Complete Info: 9
Legitimate Ratings: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
License: 10
Exact Services: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Appointment: 10
Videos: 10

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