Dr Haigh has been in private practice in endocrinology and metabolism on the North Shore since 1986 and is on active staff at Lions Gate Hospital. Dr Haigh also provides consult services in Squamish.
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Susan E. Haigh, MD
Over the past few months I have taken on a number of small (at least I thought they would be small) projects in my mother’s home and my own. Some turned out to be bigger jobs than anticipated, some were necessities, and... Read More
Over the past few years I have seen a significant increase in the number of young adults with type 2 diabetes in my practice. Some have a genetic basis but a greater number do not and behave just like adult type 2... Read More
There are many individuals who have shaped my medical knowledge and practice over the years, but Dr John Hunt deserves mention for the many contributions he has made in the field of diabetes care, both locally and... Read More
I would like to share the story of someone I have known for 10 years—a patient who was referred to me when her previous endocrinologist retired. Her story is even more special to me because she and I shared a childhood... Read More
I was in the gym the other day and ran into a piano teacher who remembered me from a few years ago when I took part in a recital at her home. These recitals took place twice a year and were a source of anxiety for me,... Read More
By Gwen Ellert, RN, Med, Alan Low, PharmD, CCD, John Wade, MD, FRCPC. 2011. ISBN 978-0-9692210-3-6. Paperback: 130 pages. $16.46. This is the third edition of a comprehensive book on osteoporosis written by the same... Read More
A few years ago I wrote an editorial expressing my concerns about the diagnoses of Wilson’s syndrome and adrenal fatigue, both of which naturopaths consider common disorders (TDF: Trendy diagnosis fatigue, BCMJ... Read More
Maybe I’m getting old, somewhat jaded, and perhaps a little testy, but the last few months in my office have been quite frustrating for me, and especially for my MOA. We have worked together for 15 years and have... Read More
Until recently, type 2 diabetes mellitus was almost unheard of in children, but over the past few years there has been a significant increase in incidence of this condition in children and adolescents. It has occurred... Read More
It didn’t seem so long ago that the idea of becoming old wasn’t in my mindset. I remember thinking that when my parents were in their 50s they were ancient, not considering that barring some accident or illness, I would... Read More