Dr. Bienert loves being a family doctor and believes that preventive healthcare is the foundation of this specialty. She is drawn to Harrison’s strong patient-focused and team-based approach, where each patient is provided a highly personalized care plan to optimize their health. Being part of a team that helps patients live as healthily as possible is an incredible source of inspiration for Dr. Bienert. Watching her patients have success motivates her to remain innovative and cutting edge with her health care recommendations.
Dr. Bienert completed her Medical Degree and then graduated as elected Chief Resident in Family Medicine from University of Calgary in 2004. Prior to this she obtained a Bachelor of Science (in Cellular Molecular and Microbial Biology), a Bachelor of Education, and a Masters of Arts (with a thesis focusing on Computerization Within Education). With a special interest in dermatology, she has published articles and presented nationally on non-invasive melanoma detection, and in 2018 graduated from University of Cardiff with a Diploma of Dermatology.
Dr. Bienert is an educator by nature (she was even a high school teacher before becoming a doctor!) and brings her passion for learning and development to the team at Harrison. She is inspired to collaborate and problem solve with the clinical team when facing new challenges. She is as willing to listen and learn from her clinical counterparts as she is to find teachable moments in areas where she excels.
Dr. Bienert enjoys running outside (in any weather), cooking large vegetarian meals for family and friends, spending time at her family’s cabin, and working on agility training with her dog, Chip. However, her special passion is travelling with her two beautiful children and husband. Their favourite place is Lesotho in Africa where they have maintained a special connection since 2013. They feel privileged to spend time in philanthropic effort with an orphanage, its children, and the people of the lovely surrounding community.
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