Medical on Second is a modern, group family practice, currently consisting of three physicians, and space for two more. Our practice aims to provide comprehensive, evidence based medical care to all ages. We offer daytime clinics Monday-Friday, as well as a weekly evening clinic . As a teaching practice affiliated with Memorial University, we are excited to have medical students, residents, and nurse practitioner students as a frequent part of our team. We are happy to be servicing our community with such a great crew of people!

Ryan Jackman

Family Physician

Dr. Jackman is a family physician from Mount Pearl, Newfoundland. He graduated from Memorial University and completed his residency in Labrador with a special interest in rural and remote medicine. He moved to the west coast and joined the team at Medical on Second in early 2019. In his spare time, he enjoys playing hockey, […]

Dianne Kennedy

Medical Receptionist

Dianne was born and raised in the beautiful city of Corner Brook.  She graduated and completed Post-secondary studies in Office Administration and Accounting at CNA.   Previous employers were Charles R. Bell, Limited and Immaculate Heart of Mary School. Now working for an amazing team at Medical On Second with “Charlie’s/Veitch’s Angels”, Dr. Nicola Penney, Dr. Paula Cooper and […]

Dr. Nicola Penney

Family Doctor

Dr. Nicola Penney is a Family Physician from St. Anthony, Newfoundland. After starting her career as a dietitian, she went on to complete her medical degree and Family Medicine Residency at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. In 2011, she was happy to move back to Newfoundland to settle closer to family. She has been working […]

Dr. Paula Cooper

Family Doctor

Dr. Paula Cooper is a family physician from C.B.S, Newfoundland. She completed both her Medical Degree, and family medicine residency training at Memorial University. During her family medicine residency, she spent the majority of her training on the west coast of the province, and decided that Corner Brook was where she wanted to stay. She […]

Dr. Melissa O’Brien

Family Physician

Melissa O’Brien was born and raised in Corner Brook.  She completed a Bachelor of Nursing Degree at Memorial University and went on to work as a BN in both Corner Brook and Yellowknife.  She then attended McMaster University for her degree in Doctor of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at Memorial University through […]