Meet Our Medical Director & Clinical Care Team
At Simcoe Hyperbarics, your care is supervised on-site by qualified physicians and trained hyperbaric clinical staff. We provide structured, evidence-based medical treatment in a supportive outpatient setting.
Dr. Rishi Parihar, MD FRCPC
Hyperbaric Physician & Medical Director
Dr. Rishi Parihar serves as the Medical Director of Simcoe Hyperbarics. Affiliated with the Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) in Barrie, Dr. Parihar brings clinical experience in hospital medicine, hyperbaric medicine, and complex patient care to our community.
Under Dr. Parihar's leadership, every hyperbaric patient receives a personalized, evidence-based treatment plan following clinical guidelines established by the Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society (UHMS) and Health Quality Ontario. A physician is on-site during every hyperbaric treatment to ensure uncompromising safety, monitor clinical response, and provide prompt communication with referring family doctors and specialists.
Specialized Hyperbaric Support Staff
Behind every patient's care plan is a dedicated team of certified technologists, nurses, and patient coordinators committed to clinical safety and patient support.
Certified Hyperbaric Technicians (CHT)
Our certified hyperbaric technologists have specialized clinical training in monoplace chamber operations, atmospheric pressure dynamics, and 100% medical oxygen delivery. A technician remains at your chamber side for the entirety of every 90-minute treatment, continuously monitoring pressure profiles, assisting with ear clearing, and ensuring you are relaxed and comfortable.
Clinical Hyperbaric Nursing (CHRN / RN)
Our registered nursing team specializes in clinical wound assessment, vital sign monitoring, and chronic disease management. For patients with diabetes or vascular compromise, nurses perform pre- and post-dive blood glucose checks and wound staging evaluations, collaborating directly with your family doctor and home-care nursing.
Hyperbaric Safety Director
Our Safety Director oversees strict adherence to Canadian Standards Association (CSA Z275.1) hyperbaric safety codes, NFPA guidelines, and hospital-grade oxygen management systems. Regular calibrations, gas purity analysis, and emergency response drills ensure that our Barrie clinic operates with uncompromising safety standards.
Patient Care & Referral Coordinators
Our administrative coordinators are your first point of contact. They navigate OHIP coverage criteria, answer scheduling questions, coordinate records with referring physicians, and ensure urgent cases (such as sudden hearing loss or compromised surgical flaps) receive rapid, same-day intake without bureaucratic delays.
Our Commitment to Simcoe County Patients
We believe that every patient deserves transparent, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our monoplace chambers deliver 100% pure medical oxygen without claustrophobic enclosed spaces, and our team is with you every step of the journey — from initial evaluation to your final graduation dive.
Have Questions for Our Medical Team?
Whether you are a patient wondering if HBOT is right for you, or a referring doctor looking for clinical guidance, we are here to help.