About Kanata Health

Canada’s healthcare system is among the best in the world at treating illness. But for Canadians who want to get ahead of potential health problems, the standard system offers limited tools. Many of the most advanced diagnostic technologies in preventive medicine become available in the United States years before they are accessible in Canada, if they become accessible at all.

Kanata Health was built for the gap between those two realities.

We help Canadians understand what advanced diagnostic options exist, determine through physician consultation whether those options are right for their situation, and access them through trusted U.S.-based providers when they are.

About Dr. Ali Sanei

MD MRCS(Ed) ABFM CCFP

US and Canada Board Certified Family Physician

At Kanata Health, your consultation is with Dr. Ali Sanei. He evaluates your situation, determines whether advanced testing is appropriate, and reviews your results with you afterward.

Dr. Sanei has practiced medicine for over 20 years across the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States. He trained in surgery and otolaryngology at some of the UK’s most respected NHS institutions, including Barts and The London NHS Trust, Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, and St George’s Healthcare NHS Trust. He holds a fellowship with the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh.

After relocating to North America, he completed his Family Medicine Residency at the University of British Columbia (UBC) and holds a Clinical Instructor appointment with UBC’s Department of Family Practice. He is Double Board Certified by both the College of Family Physicians of Canada (CCFP) and the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM).

He is currently an actively licensed and practicing physician in Washington State. That dual licensure is directly relevant to what Kanata Health does: he can evaluate Canadian patients, order tests through U.S.-based providers, and guide follow-up care on both sides of the border, all within a single physician relationship.

Why Patients Choose to Work With Dr. Sanei

Patients come to Kanata Health because they want answers. What keeps them is how those answers are delivered.

Dr. Sanei approaches every consultation the same way: with a thorough review of your history, honest assessment of what is and is not worth pursuing, and clear explanations of what findings actually mean in the context of your life. He does not recommend tests because they are available. He recommends them when they are genuinely relevant to your situation.

If a test is not right for you, he will tell you that directly. If it is, he will make sure you understand exactly what you are doing and why before any decision is made.

Our Approach to Preventive Diagnostics

Kanata Health is built around four principles that guide every patient interaction.

Consultation before testing

Every patient begins with a physician consultation, not a test menu. Recommendations are shaped by your medical history, family history, concerns, and goals.

Access Beyond Canada

We connect patients with advanced diagnostics selected for their clinical evidence and established use in U.S. preventive medicine. We also coordinate the logistics so you are not left navigating the process alone.

A process that respects your time

Consultations and results are delivered virtually. In most cases, the only travel required is for the testing appointment itself, which can often be completed in a single day.

Clarity at every step

Advanced testing can generate complex data. Every result is reviewed by Dr. Sanei, explained in plain language, and discussed with you before any next step is recommended.

Questions Worth Asking

Straight answers about how Kanata Health works, what the process involves, and whether it may be right for you.

Is Kanata Health a medical clinic?

Kanata Health is a physician-guided platform, not a walk-in clinic or hospital. Dr. Sanei provides virtual consultations and coordinates access to the U.S.-based diagnostic testing. He does not provide emergency care or replace your primary care provider.

Who founded Kanata Health and why?

Kanata Health was founded in response to a gap that Dr. Sanei observed repeatedly in his practice: Canadian patients who wanted access to advanced preventive diagnostics and had no clear or physician-guided path to them. The platform exists to provide that path.

Is Dr. Sanei actually licensed to order these U.S. tests?

Yes. Dr. Sanei holds an active medical license in Washington State and is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine. This means he can order tests through U.S.-based laboratories and providers directly, within the scope of his U.S. licensure.

How is Kanata Health different from just traveling to the U.S. and finding a doctor there?

Finding a U.S. physician independently, navigating unfamiliar healthcare systems, and determining which tests are credible and appropriate is a significant undertaking for most Canadians. Kanata Health provides a physician who already understands both the Canadian and U.S. healthcare contexts, has established relationships with U.S. providers, and guides the entire process from consultation through results.

Do you share my information with third parties?

Your health information is handled in accordance with applicable privacy legislation. Information shared with Dr. Sanei is used solely for your clinical care. Any coordination with U.S.-based testing providers involves only the information necessary to arrange and complete your testing. Please see our Privacy Policy for full details.

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Medical Disclaimer

Kanata Health provides access to physician consultation and coordination services for advanced diagnostic testing. The information on this website is intended to educate and inform. It is not a substitute for personalized medical advice from a qualified physician.

All clinical decisions, including whether any diagnostic test is appropriate for you, are made by Dr. Sanei during your consultation. Results are interpreted in the context of your individual health situation and should be discussed with your primary care provider as part of your ongoing care.

Kanata Health does not provide emergency medical services. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency department immediately.