College of Medicine

Education

  • BSc. Physiology and Pharmacology – University of Saskatchewan (USask)
  • M.D. - USask
  • Internal Medicine Residency – USask 
  • Geriatric Medicine Fellowship – Dalhousie University
  • F.R.C.P.C. - Internal medicine and Geriatric Medicine

Clinical Interests

Aging, multi-complexity, polypharmacy, osteoporosis, cognitive disorders, delirium, frailty, and patient-centred care goals.

Selected Publications

  • Diebel, L.W.M., Rockwood, K. Determination of Biological Age: Geriatric Assessment vs Biological Biomarkers. Curr Oncol Rep 23, 104 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11912-021-01097-9 
  • Diebel L, Jafari M, Shah S, Day C, McNaught C, Prasad B. Barriers to Home Hemodialysis Across Saskatchewan, Canada: A Cross-Sectional Survey of In-Center Dialysis Patients. Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease. 2020;7. doi:10.1177/2054358120948293
  • Prasad B, Jafari M, Shah S, McNaught C, Diebel L. Barriers to Peritoneal Dialysis in Saskatchewan Canada: Results From a Province-Wide Survey. Canadian Journal of Kidney Health and Disease. 2020;7. doi:10.1177/2054358120975545